I was let go in June. I have gone through a range of emotions since then. I am saddened that Nike culture is changing in a way that is unrecognizable to me. I do still have faith in Mark Parker. I was afforded opportunities that are not common in many other companies. At the end of the day I don't hate Nike, I don't hate the senior leadership. Decisions were made and they were cold and calculated. In many cases they were wrong.
I see all of the same things that many people here have mentioned -public relations campaign's to prop up low level VPs, cult of personality in place of Craftsmanship and getting things done, hiring in people with pedigrees assuming they will fix all woes that didn't even really exist prior to them coming on board, relieving the doers in favor of strategists.And that saddens me.
Honestly I want to thank Nike. I made great friends had great experiences and Built and enviable resume. Nike afforded me these opportunities.
So am I mad? Not really. Am I disappointed? Very. Am I saddened by the culture shift ? yes. Would I go back? Yes I would, under the right circumstances. Do I hope that Mark Parker can define his moment and straighten this thing out? Yes.
Rumor is, that Mark Parker and his leadership team are going to address the organization about what has occurred. They will talk about the hard work in front of them, The change in Nike maxims, and the culture and the organization of changed and this is a necessary step in the evolution of the company. People that are left behind only to listen to what is sad, and what is not said at that time and determine if this is the company for them forward.
Best of luck to all