Not for a lack of trying on some of the staff here, but none of the products that are being created are unique, innovative or even that well executed. This is mostly due from leadership that is stuck in the stone-age and their unwillingness to really listen to their staff and a real lack of any real resources, definitive or clear direction. The main problem is leadership has not evolved with the times and they suffer from their own narcissism. Everything is micromanaged within an inch of its life.
Not only is the executive leadership bad and frankly just plain odd. The absolute worst thing for anyone as an employee there is middle management (Directors, PMs), who either can’t do their jobs or refuse to do their jobs or a little of both. These people should be doing their best to shield their staff from the horrific bad executive team and keep the teams motivated but they do the opposite. Do not expect your boss to go to bat for you. Absolutely do not expect your boss to try and create a team that fosters thought leadership, comradely and productivity. In fact there is more of a separation and animosity amongst everyone. Every man for themselves is how things function. The sense of smugness is palpable.
So what do you do when you need help or information to get your job done? You will hear, either nothing. Literally your boss will not answer your emails or requests to discuss something. Or even worse you'll get a curt response to dismiss you for asking for help, information etc. You’ll also hear things like "That is not part of my job”, or “I don't want to get involved" … an eye ball roll. They must think this management style makes them appear important (?) but mostly it is because they have no clue what they are doing and are trying to cover it up. So a lot of the rudeness can be chalked up to insecurity and being easily threatened(?).
To top it all off, there is absolutely no trust from your boss/leadership to get anything done properly. Regardless of a proven professional track record or even a passion and obvious talent to do so. It will not matter at Tillster. Coupled with absolutely no real process or respect to best practices nothing can get accomplished as it should. I could go on but I think the point is made.
