Innovation culture is dead. - Anonymous employee 3M Employee Review

2.0
Oct 31, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

I am not sure anymore. I don't seem to see any.

Cons

R&D Mgmt only interested in meeting numbers. 15% culture is dead. The culture has changed from a US-style mgmt (democratic) to a chinese-style mgmt (I say u do, else get lost). Very different mgmt culture comparing US HQ and asia subsidiaries. Very short-term and short-sighted strategies that benefit the rotating middle mgmt. They come and make sure things works during their stint, and move on and let the next guy settle the mess. Middle mgmt behaves like individual contributors that have higher ranks. No leaders. Thriving "yes-man" culture.

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Cons

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1.0
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Cons

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