Vanderbilt University Medical Center – “Overall a good place to work, but lacks organization at many levels.”

Pros

Good benefits, good people in the trenches. Some departments offer flexible work arrangements. College tuition assistance program for children and dependents after 5 years.

Cons

Lack of unified direction. Leadership often sends people in multiple directions simultaneously without having an overall strategic goal. Fragmented reporting structures lead to bureaucracy and fiefdoms.

Advice to Senior Management

Develop overall strategic plans that are unified, and listen to the advice of people who understand how to implement your visions.