Great start marred by a disappointing finishThe good thingsI had the opportunity to work with individuals from many different departments.
Some were pleasant, some not as pleasant regretfully.
My takeaway? Learn whatever you can, be careful of who your friends are.
The challengesSome higher-ups paint a great picture of the future of the company and in some ways they are right. Resources befitting of a Fortune 500 company in fact.
However, appearances can only go so far. People will always remember the way they were treated, forgiveness or not.
Ensure clear communication channels are clear both ways, from top to bottom.
Do not just rely on your middle management for your intelligence, sometimes you have to do the ground work yourself.
Talk more with actions, not words and perhaps, positive results may appear.