Bill Gates is the co-founder of Microsoft and one of the richest people in the world. He discovered an interest in computers at a young age and started programming at 13. In 1975, he founded Microsoft with his childhood friend Paul Allen. Gates was known for his confrontational management style which emphasized innovation, urgency, and an informal work environment. After stepping down as CEO, he has focused his efforts on his philanthropic work through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, which aims to address global health and development issues.

1. Management Principles
Bill Gates
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2. History & Current
S William Henry ‘Bill’ Gates III
S 28th October 1955
S Was sent to a psychologist during his childhood years
S Family of high achievers & rich history in politics, business &
community service
S Discovered interest in software and began programming
computers at the age of 13
S Joined childhood friend Paul Allan in their pursuit of Microsoft in
1975

3. History & Current
S Founder, former CEO and current chairman of Microsoft
S Business magnate
S Investor
S Philanthropist
S Author
S Current net worth of US$ 61 Billion
S Highest net worth of US$ 90 Billion during 1999
S Youngest billionaire US$ 1.25 Billion at the age of 32 in
1987

4. Management Style
S Main role was primarily a management and executive after
establishment of Microsoft
S Confrontational style of management
S Had regular meetings with senior & program managers
S Meetings based on new ideas, proposals
& business strategies
S Very verbal & right to the point
S Procrastinators were sarcastically voiced

5. Management Styles
S Innovation
S Innovation keep business running
S Sense of urgency
S Market changes fast, keep up or fall out
S Relax and feel at home
S No dress code
S Free working hours
S Food & drinks

6. Philanthropist

7. Philanthropist
S Endowment of US$ 37.1 Billion
S Focus on healthcare, education & poverty
S Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation founded in 1994
S Bill & Melinda Gates Children Vaccine Program
S Global Health Program
S Global Development program
S United States Program

8. Authored
S La route du futur (1995)
S Business @ The Speed of Thought (1999)
S The Road Ahead (1996)
S The Secret Diary of Bill Gates: A Parody (1998)

9. Achievements
S Microsoft
S Microsoft operating system line
S Microsoft Office
S Windows Explorer

10. References
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