Pros
Value System - WWT's value system, aka THE PATH, is world class. It's leadership development system built on trust is the same. Even though I'm no longer at WWT, I find myself coming back to the core values and trust materials. They are world class. Facilities - WWT has outstanding office space. It's well designed and inviting to do business in. People - a former manager illustrated this by saying, "I'd rather have a hole in the organization than an "--shole." The people at WWT are collaborative and friendly. Work - I loved the work at WWT. WWT is on the forefront of technical advancements, partnering with industry innovators, and working with demanding F500 customers. I was constantly challenged, learned a lot, and there were plentiful opportunities to contribute. I really loved most of my time at WWT. It can be an amazing place to grow your career, develop relationships, and do awesome work.
Cons
Connections - there are incredibly well entrenched networks of people that go back decades. I was at WWT for years and always felt like I was on the outside looking in. "Intangibles" - WWT talks a great game on inclusivity, but the reality is you need to be A) well connected on a personal level, and/or B) have a certain look, pedigree, etc. and/or C) personality to advance. I would liken this to be part of the "cool" group in high school. You might also be put into the penalty box for years without an opportunity to work your way out...just like high school. Internal Competition - I liked the looseness of WWT when I joined, but as the company grew, fiefdoms emerged and internal competition grew. It's more about getting recognized for work than doing the work...like most big companies, but unlike the WWT I joined. Bureaucracy - it used to be easy to get teams together, travel when needed, etc. Even the largest organizations delegate budget authority. Even the smallest decisions need executive approval. Executive Interference - executives are frequently making unilateral decisions on technologies, partnerships, customers, etc. without consulting the people able to make the best decision (ex: Netskope, Beyond Identity, Deep Instinct, Rubrik). Why hire deep industry experts and then not even involve them in making these types of decisions?
