Critical Mass – “only you can influence your future”

Pros

great culture. great work. little hierarchy.

This company is a fit in or eff off kind of place- which in my mind is a good thing. People need to understand that only they can make their own future, work hard, bring great ideas to the table and push relentlessly to be the best in your own class. The company recognizes people for that level of effort. Complacency is unacceptable.

Cons

Having a billable hour based business model makes it difficult to explore new ideas unless they are approved by a client's budget. I think this is the biggest issue there- but one that most organizations recognize as a barrier to innovation.

Advice to Senior Management

Listen to your people. They are your greatest advocates and assets. Show them the reasons why you make the decisions you do and reward them when they help make the company great.