Pros
The dedication of Medtronic's employees to the company's mission can only be explained as cult-like. The basic tenets of the mission - Alleviating Pain, Restoring Health, Extending Life - have been in place for nearly 50 years, and decisions within the company are made daily with a keen eye toward them. There aren't many places that a person can work and feel like they are making a significant contribution to the health and welfare of people around the world. Functionally, the company is solidly dedicated to using technology to enable collaboration, data-driven decision making, and even work-life balance. Finally, Medtronic and its people are solid leaders in the community, contributing significantly of their time, effort, and sponsorship to health and educational initiatives.
Cons
Like many large companies, the bureaucracy can be stifling at times. Despite efforts at reducing them, there are still too many meetings with too many unnecessary stakeholders in attendance. Decision-making in this environment can be challenging. It also results in most of my own deliverable work being performed in the evenings instead of during the workday. While the company is dedicated to the continuing development of its workforce at all levels, I often feel like I don't have enough time to dedicate to developing my own people, much less myself.
