Dysfunctional organization, terrible communication - Program Coordinator Rotary Employee Review

1.0
20 Jul 2014
Recommend
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Pros

I like the people I work with and my actual job. Benefits are very good (great health insurance options). You feel like you're making a difference in the world

Cons

Bad communication at all levels. Cowed staff members hired for their tendency to be passive and accommodating. Fear and paranoia, especially among the Foundation staff. Saying "no" is frowned upon and you're expected to do anything that's asked of you (leads to overwork and low morale). New CEO wants us to memorize a list of values and embody them. But he didn't take the time to learn the culture that already existed and nurture his new values us so they could truly take root. Memorizing words doesn't do much!

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Pros

The people are amazing. The staff are dedicated to doing right to world.

Cons

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5.0
30 May 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Rotary provided some of the best working memories in my career. I was brought in for a newly created position and was handed the keys to create. Being given such autonomy really allowed for me to experiment early and find my footing in a new industry/sector without having to be so bogged down with standard "business expectations" that were previously set. On top of this I would like to think I was placed within the best team setting for my personal growth and career ascension. While the area wasn't exactly what made sense for my role, the PEOPLE we're the absolute perfect culture fits. They allowed me to get a well rounded understanding of the business both internal and external as well as provided a safe place to ask questions. Having such a great culture fit on top of a ideal working environment is a very rare find, and I will forever be grateful for those opportunities.

Cons

Being in the non for profit world sometimes makes initiative driving hard as there are competing interest for "the cause" vs "business needs." This mentality would often create issues with IC's who work cross-departmentally being able to push projects along. Too many team silos in departments that need to be more collaborative to be able to work efficiently. Also, the appetite to explore new technology advancements are very slow moving. While budget could be approved, the resources were not often allocated to actual see the project through.

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