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"My managers have all been good and encourage a good work-life balance" (in 80 reviews)
"You'll work with some truly great people" (in 37 reviews)
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"Upper Management: This is probably the greatest challenge within MicroStrategy" (in 54 reviews)
"When I told senior management that they have to" (in 31 reviews)
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"Starting to hit its stride --- momentum forward"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at MicroStrategy full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Incredibly smart, creative and passionate workforce and true belief by many, many folks in the MicroStrategy platform strength and market potential. A focus on excellence combined with a belief in face to face interaction as much as possible. Some great hires recently across the business. Culture is very results and KPI focused - truly a data driven attitude - can cut both ways but mostly positive.
Cons
Company is still working through the right mix of field empowerment and top down direction and strategy--- both are needed and leadership sometimes can lurch a bit between them or be impatient with the time and effort required to move from idea to execution to institutionalized business practice. Also work to do on moving from a pure technology to business solution focus --- and finding the right mix of both.
MicroStrategy 2018-08-02 13:24 PDT ![MicroStrategy Logo]()
"Love working here"
StarStarStarStarStarRecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at MicroStrategy full-time
Pros
Very intelligent coworkers, good team, work hard play hard, good work culture
Cons
they don't pay/subsidize further education
MicroStrategy 2018-08-03 11:26 PDT![MicroStrategy Logo]()
"Technology is a good place to be"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at MicroStrategy full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
MicroStrategy has a diverse workplace and the people you work with are helpful and smart. I am in the technology department and like most jobs, what you put into it is what you get out of it. I like the location and the on site gym, with free classes. There has been a push recently to promote employee career development and it is not too difficult to switch teams. My managers have all been good and encourage a good work-life balance. There are a variety of technology stacks in use, some old and some new and there always opportunities to improve and learn.
Cons
- Lowish pay
- Company outlook not greatAdvice to Management
- Empower Software engineers more
- Reward higher performers and do not be afraid to get rid of unnecessary positions/people to get costs under controlMicroStrategy 2018-08-14 04:37 PDT![MicroStrategy Logo]()
"MicroStrategy"
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RecommendsNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at MicroStrategy full-time
Pros
Good work life balance. Enough distraction to allow the enterprise to forget mistakes.
Cons
You cannot buy a box of pencils without the CEOs approval. Very smart guy, but out of touch with how the world functions.
Advice to Management
Undock the yacht(s)....
MicroStrategy 2018-08-12 06:52 PDTHelpful (7)
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"Smart Individuals, Toxic Culture"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at MicroStrategy full-time (More than a year)
Pros
- Talented employees with great ideas and execution
- Cross team and departmental projects/exposure to different business lines
- Meaningful face time and working relationship with VPs and CXOsCons
- Culture of gossip and complaining about other employees and management
- Collective sense of frustration about management decisions
- Lack of appropriate vision regarding company strategy (getting lost in the weeds)
- Agile value used as facade for indecisiveness and poor project planning
- Feedback listened to but not heard and acted uponAdvice to Management
Why bother hiring talented employees if you micromanage them and don't leverage their knowledge and skills? Listen to their suggestion, give them ownership, and trust that they'll execute on their vision.
MicroStrategy 2018-08-02 09:27 PDT![MicroStrategy Logo]()
"Senior Sales Ops Analyst"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at MicroStrategy full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Amazing Culture and work life balance
Cons
Nothing really its amazing overall.
MicroStrategy 2018-07-17 10:23 PDTHelpful (5)
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"Horrible"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookDisapproves of CEOI have been working at MicroStrategy full-time
Pros
The chaos allows for great opportunities to rise up quickly and take on projects you might not at another company
Cons
Total lack of focus and strong leadership
Higher ups placate the CEOMicroStrategy 2018-07-18 16:34 PDT![MicroStrategy Logo]()
"HR Manager"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at MicroStrategy full-time
Pros
Great travel, good friendships with colleagues
Cons
Low pay, little work/life balance
MicroStrategy 2018-07-12 18:17 PDTHelpful (5)
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"Sales"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookDisapproves of CEOI worked at MicroStrategy full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Field Sellers can work from home. Managers were good, but had no autonomy. They pay really well (but they need to in order to get people to come to work there)
Cons
Everything is run by the CEO, and he lacks the ability to relinquish control to let his managers, manage the business and people effectively.
Advice to Management
Let your employees & managers be empowered to run the business.
MicroStrategy 2018-07-30 14:10 PDT![MicroStrategy Logo]()
"Manager"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at MicroStrategy full-time
Pros
Good pay, benefits. Most everyone was a professional.
Cons
Sometimes it can be stressful. Other times long hours.
MicroStrategy 2018-05-21 14:58 PDT
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MicroStrategy Response
Aug 9, 2018 – HR Manager
It's always great to hear from a current employee. We agree -- a lot of great recent hires have joined in all departments -- our newest addition being our Chief Marketing Officer, Marge Breya. We also agree that we're working through some new (but good) changes that come with adjusting our strategic direction with the new leadership that has come on board. We're excited to see what's to come this quarter and with the new technology release coming soon!... MoreLess