Pros
Most peers and upper management are hard-working, collaborative "team" units. Work is interesting and challenging - allows for learning opportunities and growth. Most departments are changing which grants the idea of "create your place" and "be a part of the change" within the groups/organization, which is very attractive for some. Clear Mission provides purpose for most - and becoming more intimate with the Membership is more important each day. There is ALWAYS something new to learn.
Cons
CEO still clings to the idea that it is 10 years ago - and that the ICC is not growing. We face culture issues because we still pretend we are a part of the 'good ole boys' network back in the 'good ole days'. Unfortunately, he micromanages his senior advisors and does not allow them to make decisions for their own. This holds back the majority, and promotes a culture of distrust and discredit instead of encouraging his people to develop even better employees and make decisions based upon their departments. Pay across the board is totally misguided and there is no clear understanding of when people will get appropriate pay since the last wave years ago - unless you are in his corner. Changes that he keeps pushing should come from the top down, but it is always encouraged for changes to occur at the bottom level without his support. Chasing the next new idea seems to be a trend for him these past few years as employees are always hearing about new initiatives that are never followed through at his level. It is unfortunate that our CEO holds unrealistic expectations about things he might consider relevant, that are the total opposite because he is not in touch with his employees.