Pros
The software and theory is pretty good. It is helpful and add some insight that you probably would not have without it. If you apply it with common sense it might be useful data. It is not something I would ever use to define process. It often becomes something that is used as an excuse for someones behavior. People end up being excused for being anti social or unapproachable because they are a certain reference profile. Sometimes people are promoted or disqualified based on their reference profile. None of the data derived from PI should be used as a determining factor of anything, just another data point that may or may not help out.
Cons
The way our tools are used internally is unfair. It is used as a determining factor in many ways. We coach our partners and end users not to use it that way, when we use it exactly that way internally. Also, who you report to will define your success. A reason that you see so many positive reviews is very simple. You must do things like that to have a chance at any advancement and to keep your job. The videos, the LinkedIn posts, the reviews here on Glassdoor. It is all a way to show senior leadership that you are bought in 100%. Once there is any doubt, you are managed out. I have seen this countless times in many different ways. I have seen top notch people asked to leave or managed out simply because they are not outwardly infatuated with leadership and the direction of the company. Even if you believe in it, work hard and look upon leadership favorably, you must be an activist and a PI evangelist. You have to be outspoken, and take any opportunity to be very visible to have any chance at all. They claim to be open door and say that you can share your thoughts without any retaliation and it really is not the case. If you decide to try PI out, think about these points and make sure you understand it is all about image. If you are not willing to dive in and advocate on every level you will not make it long. It is all about conformity.
