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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative

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Brilliant people but lack of experience in leadership - Communications Manager Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Employee Review

3.0
4 June 2019
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Pros

- brilliant minds - collaborative environment - great pay - amazing mission - CEO is extremely genuine

Cons

- ambiguous environment - lack of management experience - unclear expectations and strategy

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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We are committed to learning and doing better in the areas you touch on, and I would be grateful to hear more about your experience. Please don't hesitate to reach out to me directly or let me know how I can get in touch. - Demetrice Tillman, Director of People

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Cons

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