all i really need to know in business i learned at microsoft
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I presented this training on Oct 17th, 2011 to share some best practices when it comes to business to our high school apprentices at Microsoft. Based on Julie Bick's book & my personal experiences.TRANSCRIPT
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All I Really Need to Know In Business I Learned at Microsoft
Presented byDeanna Carlisle & Kristin Bockius
From the book by Julie Bick
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Agenda
• Doing Your Job Well• Becoming an Expert• The Elevator Pitch• Reviewing Your Work• Getting the Job Done• Managing your Manager
• Communication• Words & Meetings
• Career Management• Understanding Yourself• Work-Life Balance
• Kristin – Introduction & Background
QUESTIONS?
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KRISTIN
ew Apprentice Manager!!
tudent Marketing Manager, US Education Team
inected … in many ways …
elocated to Seattle in March, 2011
love Microsoft! FTE for 6+ years
echnology & shopping addict
love social media!
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Becoming an Expert
Business is all about meeting the needs of the market. The key to meeting those needs is to understand your audience.
• Who is your audience?• Who is not your audience?• What new perspective can you
bring?• Research, learn!
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Antwon:What are you
personally an expert at?
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Power of Students! Power of YOU!
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The Elevator Pitch
Apprentice Elevator Pitch1. Name2. School3. Team4. Projects5. Plans for the future
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STORY:
Melynda: What is your
brand?
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Getting the Job Done
1. Prioritize2. Meet your commitments3. Ask questions 4. Organize
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Work smarter, not harder. Focus on the things that
really matter.
Jessica: What is something you
do to work smarter?
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Reviewing Your WorkDouble check your work! Not only
does it help catch errors, but it allows you to review your work and
prepare for potential questions.
Things to check for:1. Grammar2. Tone3. Format4. Purpose
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STORY:
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Managing Your Manager
Managers are not perfect – sometimes you need to be the one to
give them some direction.
1. Keep your manager informed2. Bring solutions, not problems3. Give your manager constructive
feedback4. Make your manager look good!
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“By proactively providing a status update regarding your progress on a regular basis, you enhance trust b/c your manager doesn’t wonder what you are doing & have to ask.”
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Meetings
Meetings
Why am I
here?
What is the
purpose?
Tips and
Tricks
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What is your goal?Set aside time for action itemsTake notes & follow-up
Start on time, end on timeStick to the agendaKeep them small to keep people engaged
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Understanding Yourself
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Understanding Yourself
What are you looking for in a career, in your life?
Understand your personal priorities and goals, and figure out how your job
fits into that.
1. What kind of projects do I like?2. How does my job fulfill those wants?3. Does what I do now help me achieve my overall goals?
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Work-Life Balance
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Obligations You
Exercise
Hanging Out
Reading
Taking Time Off
School
Work
Extracurriculars
Family
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QUESTIONS?
Dress for your next job.
Be confident in yourself!
Be careful what you post on FB
& Twitter.
Always be networking!
Brainstorm with others!
Find a mentor!Do what you
love!