Longtimer - Happy to be here - Director Anaplan Employee Review

5.0
Feb 12, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

To be a longtimer at Anaplan, it's just a few years because we are so new. I have seen alot of changes, and they have all been for the better (I will admit at first I didn't think so, but now I know it was the right thing to do). At first, it's jarring, but that comes with change. We have the best product out there if you want to plan any part of your business better--it's that simple. I have worked at other start ups, and my coworkers are some of the smartest and hardest working people out there. Our customers who really get what we are selling love what we can bring them. I love what I do. I love this company. I am proud to work here.

Cons

It's hard to adjust to change, but when you get your head in the game, it's worth it. I am prepared for some more challenges because we are growing that fast. We made some bad hiring choices, but I think we will get past that too. You can see them writing here on Glassdoor, but they were not a fit. That's okay--we shouldn't have hired you in the first place. We are always learning.

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Good benefits Strong leadership Good clients

Cons

Lack of AI strategy and direction

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Thanks so much for highlighting our strong leadership, benefits, and client partnerships! We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding our AI strategy; as we continue to advance our platform, ensuring our internal teams have absolute clarity on our product roadmap and strategic direction is a top priority. Thank you for your dedication to making Anaplan an exceptional place to work.
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May 7, 2026
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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.

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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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