Other than nostalgia of the physical environment in Woodlands, there is nothing else to fondly remember. However, this a stark reminder of how corrupt and inept leadership can ruin a multi-billion company. Unfortunately, many such corrupt and inept CB&I management has very well hoodwinked the MDR leadership also.
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"Fast & furious"...right over a cliff
But we trade in our sleek sportster for something that needed its motor replaced after it burned out whilst driving thru high water.
"Money will come and go. We all know that. The most important thing in life will always be the people in this room. Right here, right now." - Dom Toretto, Fast Five (2011)
"People will come and go. We all know that. The most important thing in life will always be the money in this room. Right here, right now." - MDR exec, cultural integration summit (2018)
The Woodlands buildings sale closed last week, and the CB&I signs have been pulled off the building.
We are moving fast and furious. Hang on, it's going to be a wild ride for a long time.
Best thing that MickeyDermott should have done on Day 1 was to can 90% of upper and mid level overhead VPs managers and directors. No or little value added, other than staring at spreadsheets all day. The remaining 10% know their stuff and are under appreciated.