This is a presentation for the associates working in my department. It is designed to be viewed by individuals, not presented to a large group.

2. Database Analysts

3. Network Engineers

4. ProgrammersBorrowed with appreciation from Netflix “Reference Guide on our Freedom & Responsibility Culture” A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 1

6. Skills

7. ProfessionalismA Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 2

9. Curiosity

10. Courage

11. Passion

12. Selflessness

13. PunctualityA Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 3

15. When you disagree, you speak up.

16. You are quick to admit mistakes.

17. You always have Millennium’s best interest at heart.

18. You treat fellow Associates, Clients, and Vendors fairly.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 4

20. You seek to understand our company strategy and the strategies of our clients.

21. You are broadly knowledgeable about business and technology.

22. You want to know how things work.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 5

24. You take smart risks.

25. You say what you think even if it is controversial.

26. You question actions inconsistent with our values.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 6

28. You care intensely about Millennium’s success.

29. You celebrate the success of others and yourself.

30. You are tenacious.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 7

32. You are egoless when searching for the best idea.

33. You make time to assist colleagues.

34. You share information openly and proactively.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 8

36. Your presentations are ready to go before the assigned time.

37. You respect other people’s time.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 9

39. Skills

40. ProfessionalismA Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 10

42. Project Management Skills

43. Database Skills

44. Microsoft Office Skills

45. Social Networking Skills

46. Negotiation SkillsA Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 11

48. You can quickly break a situation down to discover which parts are working and which are broken.

49. You have developed a set of resources and tools to help solve problems.

50. You analyze the side-effects of all potential solutions.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 12

52. You can create and maintain a project budget.

53. You can monitor and communicate progress to the team.

54. You have the people-skills to keep peers on-task with a positive attitude.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 13

56. Tables, Rows, Columns, Indexes, Views, Stored Procedures, Functions

57. You can write basic “Select” statements

58. You understand Locking & Blocking.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 14

60. You can produce professional documents in Word.

61. You can produce professional spreadsheets and understand basic Excel formulas.

62. You can produce professional PowerPoint presentations. A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 15

64. You know who the power-users are, and have a good relationship with them.

65. You maintain professional contacts in your industry.

66. You have a good relationship with vendors and work closely with them to solve problems.

67. You handle conflict gracefully. A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 16

69. You negotiate to get great pricing from vendors.

70. You know how to “sell” your ideas in meetings.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 17

72. Skills

73. ProfessionalismA Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 18

75. Communication

76. Perspective

77. Customer ServiceA Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 19

79. You behave like an owner.

80. You create a positive atmosphere around yourself and your projects.

81. You value the contributions of others, and give them credit.

82. Obstacles do not stop you. They are just another problem to be solved.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 20

84. You get to the point quickly.

85. When listening to others you:

86. Try to see things from their point of view.

87. Look for non-verbal communication.

88. Understand their stated and non-stated goals.

89. You can be firm and courteous at the same time.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 21

91. You understand the political ramifications of your actions.

92. You understand the financial costs and consequences of your decisions.

93. You understand the goals and values of Millennium and its clients.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 22

95. Millennium clients trust that you have their best interest at heart.

96. You communicate regularly with Millennium clients.

97. You always keep your promises and often exceed client expectations. A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 23

99. It’s about how much you accomplish.

100. Star Associates can produce incredible results, while making it all seem easy.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 24

101. How do I Manage My Team? A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 25

104. I coordinate responsibilities among members of the team

105. I facilitate team communication

106. I get resources needed by the team

107. I am a brainstorming partner

108. I provide the appropriate context for success, so YOU can make decisions.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 27

110. What priority is this?

111. How costly will errors be?

112. Who are the key stakeholders?

113. What will define this as a “success” or “failure”

114. What are the milestones and deadlines?A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 28

116. You should know EVERYTHING about your job.A Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 29

118. Track working hours

119. Be CC’d on emails

120. Double-Check completed tasksA Guide to Working for Mike Lewis 30