Microsoft’s Cultural Shift Under Nadella

Microsoft’s Cultural Shift Under Nadella

by | Sep 2, 2026 | Human Resources

Introduction / Executive Summary When Satya Nadella took the helm in February 2014, Microsoft’s stock had slipped below $30 per share and the company was widely perceived as a relic of the PC era. Within six months, Nadella announced a “growth mindset”...
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