Steve Ballmer: The Biography of Microsoft's CEO - The World's Top CEO

Author: (USA) Jefferson
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: Ballmer's personality traits and management philosophy are as follows: First, take control of your own destiny, or you will be controlled by others; second, face reality and don't live in the past or in fantasies; third, be honest with people; fourth, don't just manage, but learn to lead; fifth, reform before being forced to do so; sixth, if you have no competitive advantage, don't compete with them. Ballmer's inner thoughts deeply influence Microsoft's management philosophy and also shape the company's destiny. Currently, every employee at Microsoft receives a "Microsoft Values" card. The card lists nine warnings for the company's management:●Hate bureaucracy●Be open-minded●Value speed●Be confident●Have a long-term vision●Be energetic●Set goals decisively●See change as an opportunity●Adapt to globalizationThese values are the themes of Microsoft's employee training programs and are also the most important evaluation criteria for determining employee promotions.