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      Project Lead The Way

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      Project Lead The Way reviews

      2.7

      32% would recommend to a friend

      (84 total reviews)

      Dr. David Dimmett

      45% approve of CEO

      36% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.0

      Work/Life balance

      2.6

      Culture & values

      2.3

      Diversity & inclusion

      2.2

      Senior management

      2.2

      Career opportunities

      Project Lead The Way has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 84 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Project Lead The Way employee rating is 28% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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      84 reviews
      1.0
      Nov 14, 2024

      Messy at the Moment

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexible PTO, lots of nice people and colleagues, mission driven, great product for schools.

      Cons

      There is little to no communication about the long-term vision or strategic goals from leadership, leaving us uncertain as to the future of our work. This brings me to my next point. The CEO’s lack of clear focus on priorities creates confusion and misalignment throughout the organization, he always has a "new thing" but then is mad when nothing gets finished, making it difficult to know where to best invest time and energy. Multiple roles have gone unfilled for months leaving team members without guidance. No Communications Team Leader, No Project Team Leader, No Ops Team Leader, No Sales VP, DEIB SVP. Most of these roles have been open since at least April and a couple for over year. This is likely a symptom of the lack of direction from the ELT, but the team members are suffering and then are blamed for not hitting goals. I know at last 6 people applying for roles and hoping to leave, but at the same time hoping leadership gets it together because they like the work and the people beside them.

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      Project Lead The Way Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your perspective. Our organizational approach is dynamic and aimed at fostering innovation and adaptability as we position ourselves for long-term success. Occasionally this may lead to shifting priorities to ensure alignment with our values, vision, and mission. We welcome the opportunity to address your concerns directly, as balanced feedback helps us best understand the experience of our Team Members. If you would like to discuss your feedback further, please reach out to Talent Experience.
      4.0
      Jul 12, 2017

      Rapidly changing organization, in more good ways than bad

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Excellent benefits and (at least in my area) compensation within market range; Rewarding mission to serve education in positive and innovative ways; People who care and (for the most part) have a shared spirit of collaboration and teamwork; Management (at least in my area) that tries extremely hard to develop people and support their growth; Rapid change over the last several years that was both exciting and rewarding to be a part of

      Cons

      Support areas of the organization always struggling to keep up with operational demands and priority shifts; Deadlines set (and often non-negotiable for reasons sometimes understandable and sometimes not) prior to full analysis of all that would be needed for execution and with little room for prioritization or more agile approach to execution and delivery; Areas of the organization embrace change while other areas resist it or fail to actively participate in it (and then complain about it); The strongest, most talented people carry the lionshare of the work and get burnt out rather quickly; Leadership team appears aligned in spirit but not always in practice, and there has been little change/turnover at that level for several years

      5.0
      Jul 13, 2023

      Team Member Focused

      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I've really enjoyed being a part of PLTW. They have excellent work-life balance and meaningful work. I have grown so much since joining PLTW. You are afforded opportunities to develop and grow.

      Cons

      It is a fast-paced organization. Certainly not for anyone he's looking to coast

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      Project Lead The Way Response
      2y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your personal experience! We appreciate hearing how much you enjoy being a part of the PLTW family. With our passionate and dedicated Team Members leading the way, we can achieve anything we set our sights on in support of our customers. Again, thank you for sharing!
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