Pros
1) Mid-level management and teams are skilled, motivated, and reliable.
2) A collaborative and supportive work environment with knowledgeable colleagues.
3) Teams are committed to delivering high-quality work and helping the company succeed.
Cons
1) Senior management and business functions lack adequate technical knowledge and strategic direction.
2) Teams often have to compensate for higher management’s lack of expertise and rectify their mistakes.
3) No clear skill development plans or career progression opportunities for employees.
4) Poor decision-making, leading to layoffs of talented employees while retaining less effective individuals.
5) A disconnect between higher management and the reality of how work is executed on the ground.