Gartner reviews

May be my expectations was so high for a brand like Gartner, but I was surprised in many different ways, Gartner advises clients on how effectively manages IT organization, but unfortunately they don't apply their own advise/insights internally. Gartner is running some of their key business functions on platforms that was sunset a decade and half ago. Product Team: I'm not sure about middle management. I personally worked with 2 key leaders in Product team, I should say Gartner surprised me there again!! This is a standard con in any company. You can make a really good career if you are in the right product team. Unfortunately, there are not so good teams in Gartner specially managed by the folks with lack of client business knowledge or team management experience. You will be micromanaged if you get stuck with one of them (beware you will be asked to share your calendar). In certain product teams, you will not have ability to speak your own words. If you don't use the words that was used by the leader in the team, then you will be given "feedback" on what words to use in the presentations. This indicates ONLY one thing, there is NO TRUST with team members due to lack of team management experience. Location: For some reason, Gartner Product team so much tied up with the location which is a key barrier (for attracting top talent). You will be asked to work from Connecticut location if you want to be in the product management team. If you want to gain a true product management experience, there is a good chance you will be disappointed with any role in the Gartner product team (Research team produces the actual product).