Futrend Technology Reviews

Thank you for taking the time to write this candid feedback. Regarding the all-hands meetings, we will continue to solicit topics from employees and managers, improve our meetings’ content and logistics to make them more productive and valuable to employees. Our two annual all-hands meeting on Columbus Day and Martin Luther King Day are important to communicate and connect with everyone. In addition, it is an opportunity to gain valuable training and insights via professional speakers. Our employees meet and network with others, learn about company’s new initiatives, and attend mandatory training required by the law/regulation as a government contractor. Please know that I take a review such as this very seriously, and I appreciate your perspective regarding my management style. As a company and on a personal level, the last few years have been challenging. I certainly recognize that our employees can deliver successfully, but I also recognize that our customers have come to appreciate and often expect the involvement of and access to FUTREND ownership. We’ve worked hard to build the company, and an entrepreneurial structure, which includes involvement in all aspects of operations, has been critical to that success to date. While it is not the right environment for everyone, I believe it has helped get us to where we are today. However, I recognize that as we evolve to a professionally managed company, our management practices must evolve as well. As we make this transition, we are implementing standardized repeatable processes, and best practices in project/program management. We have hired good managers on the delivery teams and continue to hire senior managers to build a strong leadership team. We have identified the core competencies for our project/program managers, and are working to improve our training and mentoring programs. Please be assured that that I am dedicated to successfully finding the right balance between a hands-on approach and a less involved one. I am working hard to put a strong management team into place so that I can focus on more strategic concerns in the future. Thank you again for your feedback. I wish you the best in your career.

Thank you for your candid feedback. I take feedback such as yours very seriously. With FUTREND’s graduation from the 8(a) program, we’ve had a lot of changes in a short amount of time. We’ve hired new management, and had to implement processes and policies that we didn’t have or need before. Our progress has not been perfect or without missteps, but we have been working diligently to hire managers with the required experience and skills to lead the company through this transition, and who fit our corporate culture. Regarding your specific feedback on my management style, I am sorry if I’ve led any employees to feel undervalued. I recognize that it is our employees who have consistently delivered excellent services to our customers, and built our good reputation. I have always publicly recognized and rewarded employees for their dedication and contribution. I recognize that despite this, some negative perceptions exist among employees. To that end, I have been taking steps to adopt best practices for leadership, communication, and management. Thanks again for your feedback. I wish you the best in your career.