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Creative Learning Systems Reviews

2.9

40% would recommend to a friend

(19 total reviews)
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Dr. Jennifer Berry

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32% positive business outlook

Creative Learning Systems has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 19 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Creative Learning Systems employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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19 reviews
1.0
May 6, 2024

Leadership doesn't appreciate talent; product headed for the dark ages

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The SmartLab product is great.

Cons

Let me give you the inside scoop on what's been happening with our leadership team. So, picture this: we've got a fresh crew at the helm, all newbies in their roles, eager to make their mark. But here's the kicker – they're still finding their feet when it comes to leadership, management, and recognizing talent. In a recent shake-up, they made a tough call and axed a key member of our team, someone who was the heartbeat and brains of our product crew. And let me tell you, it's left a big gap. Remember when our company got snapped up by that new private equity firm? Well, they showed the door to our COO, the one who really knew the ropes and cared about each and every one of us. Now, here's where it gets interesting. The new honchos? They're all from PLTW, and it's starting to show in our roadmap. They're tinkering with what makes us special, trying to swap it out for what they think is a shinier, better version. But we know what's up – SmartLab's got its own magic, and we don't want to lose it. To top it all off, it feels like we're in the dark these days. No all-company meetings for what feels like forever, and the communication? Well, let's just say it's seen better days. Transparency? Accountability? Barely even on the radar.

1.0
Apr 16, 2025

Worst Leadership

Recommend
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Pros

Great product in its day!

Cons

Inexperienced, ineffective leadership creating chaos.

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Creative Learning Systems Response
10mo
We hear you and appreciate your honesty. Leadership accountability is a top priority for us, and we've built in quarterly forums, employee surveys, and follow-up action plans to support meaningful change. Thank you for being part of the continuous feedback loop and all the best in your new role.
1.0
Apr 18, 2025

Easy to leave, hard to stay.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Occasionally offered free meals when working in office. Since I didn’t, I wasn’t given that perk or a similar perk for being out of state. Flexible hours in some roles.

Cons

During my time at the company, internal communication was inconsistent and transparency from leadership was limited. There was a noticeable pattern of prioritizing external hires, often connected personally to leadership, rather than investing in existing staff. Turnover was high, and the overall direction of the company often felt unclear. Some departments experienced excessive oversight, which affected autonomy and efficiency. Efforts to improve employee satisfaction seemed minimal.

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Creative Learning Systems Response
10mo
Thank you for sharing your experience. We've taken steps to improve communication and transparency, including monthly company-wide updates and quarterly leadership forums. We're also focused on internal growth, with professional development plans in the works. Your feedback helps guide that progress. Thank you for being part of our journey and we wish you all the best in the future.
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