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Good mission terrible leadership - Anonymous employee Prospect Schools Employee Review

1.0
May 16, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Prospect schools has a positive view in terms of education for the future generation.

Cons

The current CPO is completely out of touch in terms of leading or even guiding the network to the right path. They're extremely condescending and deflects majority of the questions asked to someone else within their team. I've spoken to one of their direct report recently and it's a complete mess in their people team as well. The CPO is extremely micromanging and disguises their arrogance as support. "How can I support you in this aspect" but continues to deflect responsibilities to other leadership when it's a question directed towards their team. There are a few responsible and great minds in the People's team, they're just being misguided by the wrong figure. To the CPO everything is just a KPI or looking to increase numbers without seeing the relevant cause or distress it causes to their own team. I would HEAVILY advise that this CPO either be removed or provided a proper leadership workshop where they're not reigning terror into the school networks or their own team.

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5.0
Feb 1, 2023
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Pros

Strong mission and vision, outsized impact on students in Brooklyn community

Cons

Like other charter school organizations, part of the larger political dynamics beyond its control around charter schools

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2.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Excellent talent acquisition; administration knows how to build a great team of peers. High-quality student interactions. Good pay, which leadership leverages via counter-offers to prevent turnover.

Cons

Leadership prioritizes high-level metrics over daily operational efficiency and employee well-being. Inconsistent management practices and clear issues with favoritism. Administration relies heavily on current corporate/educational buzzwords without implementing substantive systemic solutions.

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