Jeff Miller's Big Idea Creativity seeking form

Back in 2000, I created a document with various lines of thinking about my career development, including what I would look for in a future employer. I ran across it recently, and I recognized a particular section called "The Ideal Company" that I thought might be worth sharing.

Here were my thoughts then.

The Ideal Company

The Ideal Company…
• Is organized
• Is vision-driven
• Acknowledges the value of talented, committed professionals
• Is willing to invest in its human resources
• Employs talented professionals that cause me to grow
• Treats employees as human beings and not machines
• Believes in a methodology, standards, and ongoing process improvement
• Is willing to try new things
• Is strong and mature
• Is principle-centered and “fits” closely with my own personal values
• Has an identity that does not fluctuate with every pass of the wind
• Has a name that is recognizable and reputable

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How about your definition of an ideal company? What makes you excited? What are your expectations?

Have your expectations changed over time? Why?