InterSystems
InterSystems Leadership & Management
Frequently Asked Questions
Leaders at InterSystems prioritize clear, consistent communication so employees understand what matters and how their work fits into the bigger picture. Company updates are shared regularly through videos, written leadership communications, and manager-led discussions that help translate high-level priorities into team-level goals.
Employees often point to practical tools—such as documented goals, clearly defined roles, and transparent planning materials—as especially helpful in making expectations visible. Managers play a key role in reinforcing alignment by discussing priorities, answering questions, and providing context as projects evolve.
This approach helps reduce surprises and keeps teams focused, even as work shifts or new opportunities emerge. Many employees say they have a strong understanding of both company direction and how their contributions support broader goals.
InterSystems also gathers employee feedback on leadership communication and uses it to refine how information is shared. When employees have raised concerns in the past about clarity or shifting priorities, leadership responded by strengthening planning processes, formalizing goal-setting practices, and establishing more consistent communication rhythms. These steps have helped reinforce trust, alignment, and confidence in leadership across the organization.
Leaders provide vision and direction through quarterly company updates delivered by senior executives from offices around the world.. Employees describe leadership’s vision shared in these updates as forward-looking and say this clarity helps them feel confident about the future and connected to company goals.
In addition to the global quarterly company updates, Don Woodlock, President, delivers company-wide voicemail messages every week highlighting a variety of company wins. Topics include client success stories, employee spotlights, and innovative tech updates. These 3-5 minute voicemails keep employees engaged and informed on a regular basis.
InterSystems Employee Perspectives
One of the most critical skills to master is communication. As a manager, you must articulate your thoughts clearly and listen actively and attentively. Being receptive to feedback from your team and peers is essential for growth and fostering trust.
What People Are Saying About InterSystems
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Strategic Vision & Planning: Public leadership messaging repeatedly centers on IRIS as the unified data platform, a smart data fabric architecture, and healthcare interoperability with pragmatic AI, reiterated across product pages and READY “Vision and Roadmap” keynotes. Role delineations (e.g., CEO focusing on next‑gen platform and a President handling day‑to‑day) further signal a long‑term, platform‑first plan.
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Open & Transparent Communication: Leaders use recurring outlets—keynotes, videos, written updates, and manager‑led discussions—to explain priorities and translate them to teams. Feedback suggests these channels are refined over time through listening sessions and clearer planning and goal‑setting.
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Strong Execution: Concrete deliverables such as IRIS/IRIS for Health/HealthShare Health Connect 2025.3, HealthShare AI Assistant, and targeted offerings like a Payer Connector demonstrate movement from stated strategy to shipped capabilities. Cross‑industry solutions in healthcare and finance align execution with the platform‑first north star.
InterSystems's Benefits
Defined policies promoting a professional, respectful workplace
Defined values and mission statements
Documented policies and procedures to protect employee privacy and data
We take our client's and employee's data seriously. Our data privacy and cybersecurity departments are fully dedicated to ensuring this.
Implements team-based strategic planning
Leadership is transparent and communicative
Company-wide "voicemails" shared on a bi-weekly basis by company President, Don Woodlock, highlighting client achievements, company wins, and employee success stories.
Mistakes are treated as learning opportunities
Open office floor plan to encourage communication and collaboration
Policies promote a low-ego, team-driven culture
Prioritizes mission-driven work in decision-making processes
Promotes a people-first, social culture
Promotes a strong in-person office culture
Frequent company-sponsored employee (and family) events of varying sizes, both in-office and outside of work are available.
Utilizes an open door policy that encourages accessibility
