Most Important Skills for a Founder and Program Director at Treats
Alison's career, transitioning from a producer to a founder and program director, highlights the importance of adaptability; "being flexible and kind of knowing when to prioritize" is crucial, especially in the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship, requiring one to identify "the Hot Potato" and adjust accordingly. This flexibility, honed through years of experience in a constantly changing production environment, serves as a key skill for navigating the demands of both roles.
Flexibility, Prioritization, Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Openness to Change
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Undergrad
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Alison Griffin
Founder and Program Director
Treats.
University of Southern California, 2012
N/A
Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Food, Beverages & Alcohol
Entrepreneurship and Business Owner
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial skills, especially in the unpredictable world of entrepreneurship. Being able to prioritize tasks and adjust to changing circumstances is key.
2. The ability to identify and address urgent issues (the "hot potatoes") is essential for success. This involves prioritizing tasks and making tough decisions.
3. Strong organizational and time management skills are needed to juggle multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines. The ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure is vital for career success in this field.
Transcript
What has been really important for every job I've had, and something I've taken from my producer life into this new venture, is being flexible. It's knowing when to prioritize.
It can get easy to just check things off your list in a specific order. I've worked with people who are like that, and while I respect it and understand it's comforting to have a list, in entertainment and especially in this wild west world of entrepreneurship, you have to be a little flexible and open to change.
In production, you might not know what's next month to month. Maybe you're on a project for three months, which is a long run, and you're not sure what's coming up. You have to have some openness to that feeling. Trusting your skills and network will help you land on your feet.
Day to day, being on set is always different. You're shooting different scenes every day, so every day looks different, which I really love. Checking in with yourself and seeing if that's something you can tolerate or like is really important.
We say a lot in production, "What's the hot potato today?" As an entrepreneur, you also have to think about the hot potatoes. If you have an event coming up and things need to get ironed out, maybe you don't have time to sit and read your book that day, and that's okay.
For me, I've learned it's good to be a little open and not as rigid with your schedule. So, just being a little flexible is key.
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