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Microsoft’s next big challenge: Stopping talent from following Ballmer out the door

Published Aug 27th, 2013 5:30PM EDT
Microsoft Steve Ballmer Departure Analysis

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With no successor now lined up to take outgoing CEO Steve Ballmer’s place, Microsoft faces a danger that many employees will run for the exits while the future of the company is still up in the air. Bloomberg reports that Microsoft “is telling employees that a reorganization plan by departing Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer will go ahead, seeking to reassure senior managers who are concerned that the search for a successor will throw turnaround efforts into disarray.” This means that Microsoft will continue to follow Ballmer’s blueprint for transforming the company into a more cohesive unit that focusses on devices and services no matter whom the company eventually appoints as its next chief executive.

Brad Reed
Brad Reed Staff Writer

Brad Reed has written about technology for over eight years at BGR.com and Network World. Prior to that, he wrote freelance stories for political publications such as AlterNet and the American Prospect. He has a Master's Degree in Business and Economics Journalism from Boston University.