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Challenges in Structure Transformation - Microsoft Business Divisions

By Jeff Raikes - Stanford
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Lecture Description

Raikes talks about how Microsoft participates in a broad range of competitive and evolving businesses in the software industry.  They are transforming into seven business: client (Windows), information worker business (Office), Business Solutions (small to medium businesses), server and tools, MSN, and Home and Entertainment (X-Box, PC gaming).

Course Index

  1. Be Open to Opportunity
  2. Overview of Microsoft Today
  3. Challenges in Structure Transformation - Microsoft Business Divisions
  4. The Principle of Agility
  5. The Importance of Vision
  6. Innovation in Business Models
  7. The Value of Broad-Based Leadership and Experience.
  8. Small/Medium Businesses and the Internet
  9. The Principle of Persistence
  10. Choosing the Path That is Right for You
  11. Can a Company Be Successful at Both Software and Hardware?