Diversify global operations to become more innovative - Core Team Leader Medtronic Employee Review

3.0
26 Aug 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Diversified company, deep technical competance, clear functional career ladders, products make a genuine difference to customers. Benefits are excellent and comprehensive, salaries are competitive. Geneerous resources avaialble for approved products, and project reviews include technical, scientific, and external peer review. Facilities are modern and there is a good spirit among co-workers.

Cons

Not as innovative, global, or employee centered as it claims, difficult to move laterally through the company, headquarters is political and parochial, risk-averse. Change to defined contribution pension scheme, flat stock price has left long-standing options nearly worthless. Strategic planning is done by committee and is concentrated in finance and marketing functions with little technical input. Reliance on Ivy League-MBA totations to develop future leadership.

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5.0
7 May 2026
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Pros

Professional atmosphere. Nice coworkers. Manageable hours.

Cons

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3.0
28 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There are many non-traditional benefits that help with work life balance. The company’s brand and global reach are undeniable and reinforce the company’s compelling Mission.

Cons

People are expected to deliver above-average results with below-average processes. The stock’s performance has earned this pressure, but there is no obvious, quick path to improvement. Your experience in that corporate environment will depend on your supervisor either being a leader or a manager.

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