1. Work lacks continuity, with frequent shifts in direction and too many short-term projects, making it difficult to build lasting expertise and insights.
2. A pervasive culture of reporting and presentations—often, talking about your work is valued more highly than actually doing it; being articulate is more important than delivering tangible outcomes.
3. Technical decisions tend to prioritize trendy topics over practicality, leading to abstract concepts and ambitious yet impractical goals.
4. A lot of office politics