Introduction Earlier this month, David Woods decided to drop his MVP award. The move inspired some interesting comments and discussion among MVPs. David's points are: MVP Expertise Microsoft Technology Products Microsoft ''Listens'' Cost-Benefits for an MVP MVP Expertise After mentioning he's encountered MVPs who are not experts, David ...

Introduction A few years back, Microsoft gave MVPs MSDN Subcription cards they could pass on to others. The cards gave recipients access to a full-year MSDN Ultimate subscription - a $12,000 value. At the time, I was nominated for MVP but not awarded. So an MVP gave me one of the cards. He told me he believed I would be an MVP one day and ...

Microsoft recognizes Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs) on the first day of each quarter and yesterday was an ''MVP Day.'' Some people had a great day yesterday. Congratulations to new and renewed MVPs! Others were disappointed. I've been there and want to encourage those nominated and not awarded. You're not doing community stuff for ...