Tom Keane is Microsoft’s newest hire. The software developer and engineer has been at the company for a few months and has already made a significant impact, particularly in improving Microsoft’s culture. Keane touches on how culture impacts company performance, which he says “is all about optimistic empowerment and inclusive leadership. Suppose people feel they can make a difference and are empowered to do their best work.
In that case, they will be motivated to better themselves – physically and intellectually – and find purpose in their job. The software developer and cloud services engineer makes a considerable contribution to Microsoft’s culture. That’s not just because Tom Keane came from a great culture but because his efforts are ongoing, involving many different people over time.
The best way to realize that contribution is through the ongoing work that Keane has done since joining the company. Here are some of those efforts:
– He is one of the leaders of an organization that develops team-based projects called Team Solutions Center (TSC).
– Tom Keane helped create the “Get Your Company Culture On” bimonthly eNewsletter, which features company culture-related news.
– He has been authoring a blog called “Empowering People,” which includes posts on topics related to building culture.
And these are just some of the things he has done so far. I think it’s safe to say that Microsoft is a better place than before Tom Keane joined the company. I assure you that Tom Keane will positively influence company performance (Jpost).
Tom Keane and his team have already made great strides in improving the culture at Microsoft in ways that will become more apparent over time. He is well-positioned for success because he is learning from the best – Microsoft’s Chief People Officer, Kathleen Hogan. What Hogan has done with her role at Microsoft can guide others who want to make their mark on a company’s culture.