Thriving in a Collaborative and Inspiring Workplace - Manager Anaplan Employee Review

5.0
Mar 25, 2024
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Pros

Being part of the Anaplan team is an ongoing journey of growth, collaboration, and inspiration. The standout feature for me has been the management approach. It is genuinely engaging, with leaders who are not only approachable but also actively encourage brainstorming and teamwork at all levels. This open-door policy is rare and highly valued in my experience. A key figure in our success story is our EMEA leader. His ability to motivate and inspire the team is unparalleled. I have never before worked under a leader who could mobilize a team as effectively, making every challenge seem surmountable and every success more meaningful. Their leadership style has significantly contributed to fostering a positive and motivating work environment. Anaplan is a place where you're encouraged to bring your ideas to the table, where your efforts are recognized, and your professional development is taken seriously. In summary, my experience at Anaplan has been very positive. The combination of approachable and involved management, a motivational leadership style, and a supportive, collaborative team culture makes Anaplan not just a great place to work but a community where you can truly thrive.

Cons

Change is constant, but in my opinion it needs to be in an industry as ours.

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Anaplan Response
2y
I appreciate you taking the time to offer such thorough feedback on your experience working at Anaplan. Our leadership wants each of our employees to find purpose in their work and be inspired by the innovation underway here at Anaplan, as we help to solve our customers’ most complex problems. I’m also heartened to hear you feel a strong engagement with our leadership – transparency is one of our core values, and each of our employees is empowered to communicate openly, honestly and with clarity. Our people and our winning culture drive our journey to become a category-defining company. I’m very pleased to hear your experience at Anaplan has been a positive one and appreciate you sharing your experience. - Carey Pellock, CPO

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5.0
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- Collaborative & Inclusive culture - Commitment to well-being - Professional growth & learning - Market leading innovation - Work flexibility

Cons

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2.0
May 7, 2026
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Pros

One thing I genuinely appreciated was that the C-suite seemed invested in keeping everyone in the loop. The monthly town halls felt like more than just a formality and gave you a real sense of where the company was headed. When you had a good stretch, people noticed. The company feels like it has real momentum and on a macro level.

Cons

Leadership was inconsistent in my experience and seemed to depend heavily on which manager you ended up with. It often felt like luck of the draw. I personally found the planning process to be more reactive than strategic, with urgency only kicking in once results were already suffering rather than getting ahead of it. The workplace culture also had a gossip element that I found draining over time. My biggest frustration was around performance recognition. I observed situations where reported numbers didn't seem to reflect reality, yet the consequences appeared minimal at best. I would have liked to see more transparency and accountability around how top performers were identified and rewarded, because in my experience the current approach didn't always feel equitable to those who were playing by the rules.

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Anaplan Response
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We appreciate you sharing such a detailed reflection of your time with us. It is encouraging to hear that our commitment to transparency through monthly town halls and our company's momentum resonated with you. Fostering a trusting, equitable workplace where everyone is fairly recognized and rewarded is central to our culture. We wish you the very best in your future endeavors.
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