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Microsoft Field IT
T.L.E. Program

Microsoft Field IT was created in 2007 from over 40 country-specific local units as part of the vision to be a World Class IT Organization that drives efficiency and consistency. In its first 12 months, Field IT transitioned to a regionally integrated entity (Asia, EMEA and the Americas) and in 2009 the organization pivoted to its ultimate form - an innovative Shared Services Model to leverage expertise across the globe. The systemic change was colossal, demanding that all of Field IT's 320 people develop new ways of thinking and behaving in order to become a truly Global Unified Team that speak a common "language."

To catalyze the transformation of Field IT into a true Learning Organization, BECAUZ has provided long term Strategic Consulting, Organizational Change Management and Leadership Development. This multiyear structural, behavioral and cultural change using the total Transform Lead Exceed (TLE) System forms the connections that unleash talent and drive deep success. Expansion into a learning culture with a shared vision and leadership orientation is fostered with:

  • People Development & Training
  • Project Management & Interim Project Leadership
  • Team Offsites & Retreats
  • Conferences & Events
  • Organizational Development
  • Organizational Change Management
  • Learning Portals/Blended Learning Systems
  • Virtual Team Coaching
  • One-to-One Business Coaching

Year One: Becauz partnered with Field IT to drive "Transform Around the Business." BECAUZ helped support the organizational re-pivot by aligning people and processes to support thoughtful structural and behavioral changes.

Year Two: Continuing the great strides made in year one, "The Global Unified Team" initiative helped people and teams to develop and grow into their new global roles - to function exceptionally well in team and cross-teams -and to significantly sharpen organizational focus on highest value business results.

Year Three: The transformation continues with BECAUZ helping to drive the World Class IT Organization by focusing on "Innovation and Business Value". Our aim in year three - To "teach Field IT to fish" by embedding skillsets, toolsets and mindsets that are in place for years to come. With a real learning organization strategically aligned and high-performing teams in place top to bottom, we've helped Field IT sustain and continuously improve for tangible business results that matter.

"With the help of BECAUZ, we have successfully adapted as an organization to a new structure and delivery model. We have delivered increased business value much faster than we ever thought possible. With new ways of thinking and behaving - we will continue to adapt to a future that was not possible at the start of our journey."
- Doug Barrancotto, Chief of Staff, Microsoft Global Field IT