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Software Architect
Current Employee
Has worked at Microsoft for 20 years
January 21, 2016
Redmond, Washington
4.0
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Pros

Systems and services we create are truly world-class.

We tackle problems few other companies can.

You get a lot of freedom to innovate.

Cons

Performance measurement and review systems can foster a "me against them" mentality instead of a truly collaborative environment where "rising tides raise all ships." Product groups often have too much autonomy and are not held accountable for long-term thinking.

Advice to Management

Time to insist on common, shared ways of doing things. Be different on purpose, and when warranted, not because everyone feels they need to reinvent the wheel for their unique little world.

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