A tale of two halves and two CEOs - werkgeversreview Anonieme werknemer bij Open Data Institute

2,0
8 mrt 2023
Anonieme werknemer
Aanbevelen
Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

A unique mission in a narrow field so great for 'geeks', a passionate wider staff team, nice office. Does some good and interesting work, and has happy clients. Hosts good external event annually. Was a great place to work til leadership changes - felt visionary, clear, kind, a place of learning, people were listened to.

Minpunten

- Was driven by a visionary leader, competent professional people and experts, now driven by egos and a budget manager. Wasn't perfect but was self-aware, now issues have amplified but are buried. - The organisation is being dragged not guided and always desperate. - Shocking leadership most (if not all) of whom were put in place without a proper recruitment process. - Plans are either great on paper only (tech) or meaningless waffle (anything else eg E&D), then when it doesn't work there is no review if leaders are accountable or blame when more junior staff are unable to deliver. - Resources are tightly controlled and allocated for work, and yet mismanaged beyond that, as leaders don't do due diligence re spending. - Decisions are not well thought through and poor planning by leadership never impacts them as they make sure they are secure. - The culture took a nosedive after the CEO moved to VP and HR at the time moved on too (most without roles to go to). - So much potential is wasted - development and progression are not done well, and decisions about who gets what or moves on if based on 'face-fit' - There'd been a fantastic culture for a long time, but not been at all good in recent times. Many stay because of the work and people but everything else is a hot mess.

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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience at the Open Data Institute. We would like to address some of the points you raised. Firstly, we acknowledge the positive aspects you highlighted, such as the unique mission, passionate staff, and the organisation's good and interesting work. We are glad to hear that you found the office environment pleasant and enjoyed the annual external events. These are all aspects we strive to maintain and enhance. Regarding your concerns about leadership, we understand that changes in leadership can have an impact on the overall dynamics of an organisation. We value transparency and fairness in our recruitment processes, and we are committed to ensuring that leaders are selected based on their qualifications and suitability for their roles. We take your comments about resource allocation and decision-making seriously. It is essential for us to have well-thought-out plans and accountable leaders who take responsibility for their decisions. Regarding the culture of the organisation, we are committed to creating a positive and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and has opportunities for development and progression. When changes take place, it presents additional challenges but we feel the things we are doing to embed our core values of creativity, collaboration and curiosity are enabling us to foster a positive working environment. Your advice to management is appreciated. We strive to be a fair, professional, and responsible organisation, and we will continue to evolve and adapt our approach to meet modern business needs. If you have any further suggestions or concerns, we encourage you to reach out to us directly. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and we wish you the best in your future endeavours. Email address: human.resource@theodi.org

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