Pros
Consumer centric talk at high levels of the sales team. Concern for effectiveness at several levels within all disciplines. Compensation program that rewards goal achievement and Performance Management process that eliminates poor performance and distractors.
Cons
Technology, product, and process innovations are a big talking point at some of the highest levels, however the company culture has had little tolerance for change, particularly when the payout for changes are longer term. The absolute need to exceed quarterly objectives thwarts any workflow that interferes with any department's performance. The company has been built to be reactionary to market leading companies (i.e. P&G), which leaves strategic thinking and process captive to short term tactical maneuvering. To ensure compliance, all levels of management have been accustomed to using fear and bully tactics to change the course of the ship when navigating rough waters, which is on every day's horizon.