Significant Career Lesson From a Senior Manager of Academics at TNTP
Ashley, a Senior Manager of Academics at TNTP, identified a significant career lesson: "my work is so much better when I work on a team," highlighting the unexpected value of diverse perspectives and collaborative brainstorming to achieve superior results beyond individual capabilities.
Teamwork, Collaboration, Communication, Leadership, High Standards
Advizer Information
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Ashley D. Essary
Senior Manager of Academics
TNTP
Texas Christian University (2010)
University of Colorado at Denver, MA in Curriculum & Instruction: Pedagogy for Urban Leadership, concentration in English Language Acquisition
Fine Arts, Music
Education
Strategic Management and Executive
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, LGBTQ, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. The importance of teamwork and collaboration in achieving high-quality results.
2. The value of diverse perspectives in enhancing ideas and problem-solving.
3. The significance of seeking input from others, even with strong individual ideas, to improve work quality.
Transcript
What is one lesson you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
Excellence is probably my top number one value. It's definitely in my top three. I'm typically a bit independent and capable of doing things on my own, and I want things done to a very high standard.
I've learned something really significant: my work is so much better when I work on a team. Groups can come up with ideas and products that are so much more different than what I would have thought of if I was working alone.
I've really learned the value of talking to other people. Even if I think I have an excellent idea, the fact that others have a different perspective makes their contribution valuable. Working with others, whether brainstorming or making things, has been very significant in my career.