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The Guerilla Guide to Better Performance Reviews at Microsoft

“It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” ― Charles Darwin I’m helping one of my mentees get the edge in her performance review this year.  I thought it would be helpful to share the insights and actions that I’m sharing with …

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How To Innovate Better with Forced Connections

“You don’t have a really good idea until you combine two little ideas.” — Twyla Tharp Want a simple way to flow more ideas, create breakthrough innovations, and get unstuck? Create new ideas with Forced Connections. Forced Connections is a simple tool the from Creative Problem-Solving toolbox, that you can use to innovate better and …

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Microsoft Chief People Officer on Skills of the Future

“The future belongs to those who learn more skills and combine them in creative ways.” — Robert Greene I watched a short video of a new series by Kathleen Hogan, Chief People Officer & EVP of Human Resources at Microsoft. It’s called People Talk. In Episode 1 of People Talk, Future Proof Skills, HR leaders …

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How To Think Up More Ideas

“Think left and think right and think low and think high.  Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try.” — Dr. Seuss Creative thinking is a skill and you can learn it.  You can think up more ideas and better ideas if you practice. You just need to know how to practice …

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4 Perspectives to Keep in Mind

Building software involves a lot of communication.  Behind this communication, lies perspectives.  These perspectives often get lost somewhere between initial goals and final product, which can lead to failed software.  I found that by keeping perspectives in mind, I improve my chances for success. The Four Perspectives Industry Perspective – industry constraints and standards Business …

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I am J.D. Meier. I help you unleash your greatest impact. Former head coach for Satya Nadella's innovation team. 25 years of Microsoft. Learn more...

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