Cisco Systems – “This was a great company...”

Pros

Great opportunity to move around if you were inclined
In the early days the entrepreneurial spirit was inspiring
Great people - many of whom are dedicated to doing the right thing.

Cons

Senior management have lost the plot.
Cisco's culture "legend" is not what it is today.
Vague corporate goals lead to duplication of effort, politics and individual interpretation of what is important for the organization to reach it's goals.
Too many directors with no one reporting to them.

Advice to Senior Management

Get back to basics, get your head out of the sand and treat your people like they matter. Rhetoric does not match actions.