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Great overall experience - unique culture

VP, Technology
Former Employee
Worked at Disney for less than 1 year
December 17, 2008
Burbank, California
4.0
RecommendsApproves of CEO
Pros

Experience at a world-class marketing company, learning to work with whiny 'creative' types, exposure to some of the best (and worst) executives – a fantastic resume builder.

Cons

Highest average deviation of competence I've ever seen. From top to bottom, Disney employs some of the most talented people I've ever met, and some of the least qualified as well.

Advice to Management

Strike a better balance between 'creative' and 'practical' cultures. I found the constant pandering to the creative staff just inflated their egos. The really talented were very professional, and the rest just complained. Time spent managing the personality clashes and bad business decisions made to appease the whiners cost my division millions in operating income.

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