Bureaucratic and low-trust environment with limited leadership support, growth, strategic directionThe good thingsWorking with great people and being part of a supportive team.
The role itself was engaging, challenging, and aligned with my strengths and interests.
Having opportunities to drive change, improve processes, and make a meaningful impact on the business.
The challenges- Excessive bureaucracy and too many approval layers, which slowed decision-making and delivery.
- Limited support and engagement from the leadership team.
- A culture of micromanagement, with little autonomy or empowerment.
- A lack of trust from senior executives, making it difficult to drive initiatives effectively.
- No clear long-term vision or strategic direction, resulting in teams repeatedly working on the same issues without meaningful progress.
- Limited opportunities for career growth or professional development, with an expectation to simply continue performing the same responsibilities.
- Perceived favouritism towards certain individuals, leading to inconsistent treatment across the team.
- Decisions that appeared to be influenced by subjective executive feedback rather than objective performance and outcomes
- ISD department, in my view, was led by individuals who lacked the experience or qualifications required for their leadership roles, impacting strategic direction