First Appearances
Words with Friends
Teamwork Dreamwork and Good Advice
On the Daily
100
Wake up! One should avoid _____ at work at all costs.
What is sleeping, dozing off, resting your eyes?
100
If you notice that your peers are being noisy during a particularly dense presentation, your best option is to:
A. Shush them so that they know they're too loud
B. Yell "Shut up!" every so often to keep everyone in line
C. Do your best to stay engaged regardless
What is C? If everyone chooses C then the noise problem disappears!
100
Moderation is key! Using the mantra “have one less” instead of “have one more” applies to what work social events?
What are happy hours?
100
Being on time is
A. Expected
B. Important
C. Mandatory
D. All of the above
What is D. All of the above?
200
If you choose to wear them in the appropriate setting, these denim pants should never, ever be frayed, have holes, or be dirty.
What are jeans?
200
Rumor has it, steering clear of this type of communication at work is good practice now and going forward.
What is gossip?
200
Which members of the Academy leadership team should you include on any email or message?
What is Stephanie, Graelin, Laura and Emily?
200
If we plan to start at 8:00, it's probably a good idea to be in a seat, not in the break room or parking lot, ready to go at _____.
What is 7:55 (at least)?
300
Best to avoid this style at work.
What is off-the-shoulder?
300
Following through on these is the best way to show that you are trustworthy.
What are commitments, promises, obligations?
300
Business moves fast, and sometimes things don't go our way - it is best to stay:
What is flexible, adaptable?
300
True or False? It is appropriate to leave during any presentation by any speaker, especially a leader, to get coffee.
What is false?
400
Every team has a specific style, but during your time in the Academy, ______ would not be appropriate in the classroom.
What are shorts?
400
True or False? If you have a conflict with an Academy coworker, the best way to let Graelin or Stephanie know is through the Microsoft weekly feedback Form.
What is false? If you are having unhealthy conflict with someone and feel that Graelin or Stephanie need to know, please speak with them directly!
400
In our classroom norms, we pledged to leave this behavior at the door.
What is negativity?
400
If you empty the rest of the coffee from the pot, you should:
A. Take the lid off and leave it for WPR to take care of
B. Pop the lid so the next person knows that its empty and isn't disappointed
C. Start brewing a new pot with the correct type of coffee
What is C? You will not make friends on Building 2 Floor 3 if you leave the coffee pots empty!
500
________ is on-time, ________ is late, and ________ is unacceptable.
What is early, on-time, and late?
500
True or False? The Academy program team won't care or notice if you move your name tent to a new seat in the morning to sit with your friend.
What is false? We want you to experience a variety of teams and perspectives and do put thought into mixing you up every day!
500
The average career is around 40 years long. Therefore you will need this virtue in order to succeed.
What is patience?
500
Should you read and reply promptly when necessary to emails from Emily, Laura, Stephanie and Graelin (and Reply All to those always)?
What is yes?