Ownership and senior management don't understand that their people (their skills and reputation) are the only assets a consultant engineering firm has. No investment being made for the long term. Cost cutting seen as key to financial success. No idea how to win work and raise revenue. Firm went public in name only as Dickerson Wright still holds a majority of shares and retains complete and unchallenged control. Presents fire-side acquisitions bought on the cheap as a business strategy to staff and the markets.
