Creating a Culture that Thrives in Change: How We Inspire and Innovate (So You Can Too)

Joe Whittinghill is the corporate vice president of Talent, Learning and Insights at Microsoft. He leads the team responsible for activating culture and learning, building world-class leaders, and enabling the workforce of the future for Microsoft. He has expertise in organizational and executive development, the neuroscience of leadership, and co-led the creation of the Microsoft Code, which encompasses Microsoft’s Leadership Principles, Manager Expectations, Values, and Cultural Attributes, and is at the core of the company’s cultural transformation. He previously worked in mergers and acquisitions for 10 years with the final six years as the general manager of the Venture Integration Group. During his more than twenty years at Microsoft, he has held a variety of other roles within the company.