Autonomy – “Run fast and far”

Pros

Financial upside for a select few. Good opportunity to geek out over pretty amazing technology.

Cons

Poor internal/external communication (seemingly by design)
Transactional Sales/Account Model doesn't support customer success
Extreme Micromanagement leads to a focus on low value KPI's.
Professional Integrity is an issue throughout. Executive Management will stand in a room, look you in the eye, and bend the truth.

Advice to Senior Management

Open your mind to ideas that originate outside of Cambridge, and you may actually retain some of the market share and talent from your acquisitions.