Corporate finance could be great but isn’t
Pros
Some people really are great at their jobs and managing others. Hopefully you will work for one of them. Hopefully you will work in one of the business units that really values its people and not corporate. There are definitely those who try to make ADM a great place to have a meaningful career for people just starting at entry level positions as well as those who join ADM already with some experience.
Cons
Unfortunately, there are managers who are knowledge experts but haven’t a clue how to properly manage teams. These people should not under any circumstance have direct reports. Upper management values stability more than actually putting a great leader in place. Management is not rewarded for developing a great team so development is not a focus. “Perception is the only thing that matters.” Direct quote from a very senior person. It doesn’t matter if in reality you are destroying value or hurting the team if simply the perception is the opposite. The route to success here is to convince the person above you that you know what you’re talking about. It doesn’t matter whether that’s actually true or not. An MBA from a top school can buy instant credibility and opportunities not afforded to those without regardless of performance.
