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LARGE TEAMS THAT WORK LIKE SMALL TEAMS
Early in Microsoft's evolution, Gates came to the conclusion that the best software was created by small groups of developers. When the company decided to move from Seattle, its Redmond Campus was deliberately designed to reinforce a small-group identity. To create the right environment, accommodation was provided in a series of two-storey buildings which allowed team members to interact with their development groups on a daily basis, rather than opt for the classic corporate HQ.