Company: IBM
Date: 2010-02-20
Overall rating: 3/5
Employment status: former

Reflections of an industry hire / SME
Pros: Brand recognition; solid reputation; buisness units (consulting / equipment / outsourcing) are each solid and provide a balance among offerings for the company to succeed
Cons: Very little concern for training / development; focus on off-shoring creates challenges for project management, team-building, and overall execution.  Project teams were disconnected and would benefit from stronger senior project / client leadership.  Strong focus on bottom line performance neglects the opportunities to train and develop professional / strategic leadership.