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IBM needs to get back to being a leader with vision

Advisory Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at IBM for less than 1 year
August 20, 2008
Austin, Texas
1.0
Doesn't RecommendDoesn't Approve of CEO
Pros

It's a job. If you don't have expectations beyond that, and are flexible to know that you might be out tomorrow.

Cons

Lip service. Don't believe it, especially from senior management who think they're doing the right thing, but all they're doing is propping themselves up so they feel good as they look to retire.

Advice to Management

Get real.

Get vision and be true leaders.

Believe in your vision.

Stop hiring consultants and listen to your inner voice. Listen to your employees. They're unhappy.

I gave my blood for the company, and because of one really bad sr. VP, who you raised to his/her level of incompetency, I'm out.

Stop letting Palmisano bleed the company.

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