BP – “Company with potential but needs to clean house of so many layers of management who cannot make a decision”

Pros

BP is a global company. If you are moble, you many opportunities around the world.

BP has a good compensation program.

Cons

A lot of red tape to get anything done.
The company is very risk adverse after Texas City disaster.
They do not do a good job at developing there people.
Advancement is very tied to networking and who you know.

Advice to Senior Management

Make employee developement a priority, not just a slogan.
Too many levels of management.
Nobody wants to make a decision. You need to reward more risk taking.