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Gates and Microsoft Part i One of the big news items in the last year was Bill Gates announcing that he was leaving Microsoft. It wasn't really an earth shattering announcement; he is intending to transition out of a direct operational role with the company over a two year period, and will remain Chairman of the Board after the transition. Hiring and Retaining Employees Part I There is probably nothing more important to a high tech company's long-term success, than hiring and retaining employees. Gates and Microsoft Part II In Part I of this article, we discussed Bill Gates and his impact on the Microsoft organization. Now let's move on to what might happen after he is gone. Flattening of the Growth Curve Part II In part I of this article we discussed the issues that lead to flattened growth. So what's a befuddled and perplexed tech company CEO to do? Hiring and Retaining Employees Part II In Part I of this article, we covered 4 key points to proper hiring and retention. Now we'll look at the second 4. Favoritism in the Workplace--How to Avoid Even the Perception of It I'm going to address a topic that isn't often discussed formally by top management within a business, certainly not out in the open. It's a major topic in HR circles, I'm sure. It's also a major topic, in hushed tones, around the water cooler and during lunch among friends. Layoffs and Bureaucracy A while back Id been reading the stories on the last major layoff at HP, and it really struck a nerve. HP announced that week that they are going to reduce their workforce by 14,500 people over the next 18 months. Flattening of the Growth Curve Part I In every company's history there comes a time (or two or three or four times!) when your momentum slows, and the sales curve begins to flatten. This can be one of the most trying and frustrating times for software and technology companies. The Importance of Strategic Advantage How does a company compete in the long run? I'm not talking about day to day stuff--but what sets your company apart, and gives it a place in the marketplace that allows it to survive, and hopefully, thrive? Technical CEOs Hiring Sales Reps--Does It Work Out? The hiring of salespeople is often one of the most frustrating aspects of staffing a high tech enterprise.