What was Nadella’s diagnosis of the problems at Microsoft?

Download, read, and reread the case Satya Nadella at Microsoft: Instilling a Growth Mindset. Allow yourself plenty of time for this. While this case is not long, you will get more out of it if you read it more than once.

Write a 4-5 page paper answering the following prompts. Your paper will essentially summarize the case, specifically focusing on what challenges Nadella faced as a leader, what steps he took to overcome those challenges, and whether he succeeded or not. Your responses must be supported by the facts of the case, and make appropriate reference to course materials.

1. What was Nadella’s diagnosis of the problems at Microsoft?
a. What were the biggest challenges he faced when he took charge?
b. Which of Lencioni’s 5 areas of dysfunction in teams were most present at Microsoft?
c. What goals did Nadella set for transforming the organization?

What was Nadella’s diagnosis of the problems at Microsoft?
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