BETWEEN GLOBAL EXPOSURE AND FLEXIBILITY

Last night, I stumbled upon a 125-page hand-over report while searching for a document in my library. This was the second time in eight years I was seeing the report - the first being the day I was doing the actual handing over prior to my exit.

At this point, you'd probably be wondering if the company was multinational to warrant such a voluminous report. No, it wasn't. In fact, it wasn't even close to the status of a regional company much less a national. Notwithstanding, it was simply in a class of its own, amazing team spirit and an excellent workplace culture that supports personal growth and healthy rivalry.among staff members. In simple terms, you cannot afford to be complacent.

Sometimes we get so carried away with big names, big positions and large company size that sound great but feel empty. I have been a team player in a national company and I understand how it feels when your best contribution seems like a drop in the ocean. Recognition for productivity is almost zero. Whereas, in a smaller company, you are celebrated for the same feat. I remembered I got two awards, in a single night, for the staff of the year and the most customer-friendly staff at the anniversary party of the small company. It was one of my best moments as an employee.

Needless to mention that the financial benefits, prestige and CV boost, global exposure, career growth and better infrastructure are the reasons many would prefer a larger organization to a smaller one. Notwithstanding, there are many employees of larger organizations who feel stuck and are wishing they had more flexibility,  more visibility, better cultural fit, faster decision making and better recognition. These were the benefits that the small company offered to warrant the detailed hand-over report I submitted on my exit. I am not in doubt that my recommendations in the report were fully implemented.

Kindly share, in the comment section, your experience so far in your career path, about these two organization types. 

Thank you.

Brendan B. Michael

Writer, Author, Publisher and Business Strategist.