Computerworld - Ken Thompson, director of IT methods and tools at food giant Kellogg Co. in Battle Creek, Mich., describes his workplace as one where employees are valued. "There is a sense of individual empowerment that creates an innovative and entrepreneurial culture," he says.
"Working in our IT department has given me the opportunity to grow professionally and personally," says Julie Sharpsteen, director of infrastructure operations. "I feel empowered to make decisions and bring my ideas forward." Sharpsteen, who has worked at Kellogg for 28 years, has moved up from a keypunch operator to her current position, holding a half-dozen jobs along the way. "We enjoy building very strong working relationships and feel like one big team," she says.
That team-oriented approach has led IT has to establish collaborative relationships with other Kellogg divisions, Thompson says, adding "The Kellogg culture fosters a sense of pride."
Pratt is a Computerworld contributing writer. Contact her at marykpratt@verizon.net.
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