Pros
Many smart, dedicated, and collaborative colleagues. A strong industry presence. Benefits are competitive, and most teams try to support one another despite the challenges.
Cons
Lack of clarity: It’s often unclear what’s actually expected in your role or for specific projects. Priorities shift frequently without a clear explanation of why or how success will be measured. Micromanagement from the top: The CEO and some board members involve themselves in day-to-day tactics and granular details that should be handled by the teams directly responsible. This slows progress and erodes autonomy. Overly complex processes: There is a process for absolutely everything, but they are unnecessarily complicated, outdated, and often conflicting. No guidance in navigating bureaucracy: While processes abound, there is little to no support in understanding how to work within them. Employees are left to figure it out on their own. Leadership avoids addressing the root issues: Instead of simplifying or fixing these systemic problems, top leaders push harder for results without acknowledging the inefficiencies and roadblocks they’ve created.