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Politics And Bureaucracy Kill Motivation

Industrial Engineer
Current Employee
Has worked at Boeing for 4 years
May 12, 2016
Seattle, Washington
3.0
Doesn't RecommendNeutral Outlook
Pros

Compensation: Average salary with minimal bonuses. Great benefits with 401k matching.

Opportunities: Boeing is a large corporation with many different facets ranging from operations, design, finance, sales, marketing, and supplier management, leading to many opportunities to find your niche.

Other: 100% coverage for advanced technical degrees with a 2-year commitment.

Cons

Culture: Not suitable for highly motivated individuals seeking rapid advancement. Too many politics and bureaucracy, which drives a complacent culture. The union environment flattens performance management, with everyone looked at as the same value despite clear out-performers. This leads many highly capable folks to leave the company.

Advice to Management

Culture change should be at the forefront of Boeing's vision for the future. Performance management needs to be reformed so high performers are recognized and move through the ranks based on merit, not by seniority or the good 'ol boy network.

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