IBM – “IBM Not what it once was”

Pros

Industry prestige, intelligent and experienced technical teams, breadth of opportunities available

Cons

rapid migration of jobs away from North America, short-sighted senior management, cost cutting out-of-control, no investment in employees, no respect for technical skill, sales rules the day at the cost of all other aspects of the company.

Advice to Senior Management

Invest in current employees again. Remember the importance technical skill, training and experience have had in creating IBM's position in the marketplace. Finally, Leave some money for everyone else including employees and shareholders.