Pros
Some individual contributors were capable and motivated despite constraints.
Kontras
Lack of effective leadership and minimal support from management. A culture where teamwork and collaboration were discouraged, with decisions centralized to a single individual. Extreme micromanagement, requiring approval for routine decisions, which created significant inefficiencies across systems and processes. Managers were not trusted or empowered, limiting their ability to lead or make timely decisions. Leadership relied on fear and authority rather than trust and accountability, negatively impacting morale. Employees who demonstrated independent thinking, creativity, or offered new ideas were often viewed unfavorably, leading to high turnover and loss of talent. Bonus payout was not in alignment with agreed upon salary outline