Leadership lacks consistency and people experience, and there is often a noticeable gap between the values promoted by the organisation and the behaviours experienced in practice. Constructive challenge is not always welcomed, which can make open and honest conversations difficult. Leaders are really aloof and do not really engage with people.
Career progression is unclear, with limited transparency around promotion decisions, project allocation and what is genuinely required to advance. This can create a perception that opportunities are not always distributed fairly.
People who raise concerns feel labelled rather than listened to.
The work can become repetitive, with a heavy focus on governance, reporting and stakeholder management. There is also a significant emphasis on sales, internal initiatives and business development, which can sometimes outweigh the focus on delivering meaningful consulting outcomes.
