Liars and Snakes - IT Director Dicalite Minerals Employee Review

A culture exists where corporate executive leadership claim victories on successful projects but shift blame to their staff when any issues arise. Cross-departmental and inter-facility communication is virtually non-existent. Teams operate in isolated silos, leading to massive redundancies, conflicting priorities, and a "knowledge hoarding" environment that prevents efficient scaling. Financial leadership prioritizes short-term optics over long-term stability. Spend is often withheld until something reaches a breaking point, forcing teams into a permanent state of reactive firefighting. Corporate culture at the upper management level relies heavily on gossip and lies rather than transparent, direct leadership. This creates a high-anxiety environment where ICs and middle management staff are talked about reactively rather than consulted proactively. High performance is rewarded with an unsustainable workload. Tasks are piled onto the most reliable staff without additional resources or executive-level appreciation, leading to rapid burnout.