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At Microsoft there are lots of brilliant ideas but the image is that they all come from the top - Im afraid thats not qu
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"At Microsoft there are lots of brilliant ideas but the image is that they all come from the top - I'm afraid that's not quite right"

- Bill Gates

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This quote by Bill Gates is describing the perception of Microsoft as a business. It suggests that individuals believe that all of the ideas and developments that originate from Microsoft are from the top, implying the executives and higher-ups. However, Gates is saying that this is not the case. He is suggesting that there are lots of fantastic concepts coming from all levels of the company, not just the top. This is likely a referral to the truth that Microsoft has a culture of development and motivates employees to come up with originalities. Gates is most likely attempting to highlight the value of providing credit to all levels of the company for their contributions. He is also likely trying to encourage employees to continue to come up with originalities and innovations, as they are the lifeline of the business.

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Bill Gates This quote is written / told by Bill Gates somewhere between October 28, 1955 and today. He was a famous Businessman from USA. The author also have 40 other quotes.

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