Most Important Skills For A Forward Planner At D.R. Horton
Avery, a Forward Planner at D.R. Horton, emphasizes the importance of "critical thinking" in a role where there are no easy answers, requiring one to consider "what is gonna be the best result for my team and the company," while also highlighting essential skills such as organization, professional communication (including "professional email writing skills"), and effective meeting management.
Project Management, Communication, Critical Thinking, Professionalism, Organization
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Avery Jones
Forward Planner
D.R. Horton
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Environmental & Related Sciences
Real Estate
Real Estate
Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
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1. Organization and time management skills are crucial for keeping projects on schedule and running efficient meetings.
2. Excellent communication skills, including public speaking (presentations and meetings), professional email writing, and the ability to interact with various stakeholders (internal teams, external consultants, city officials), are essential.
3. Strong critical thinking abilities are necessary for making sound decisions and considering the best outcome for the team, company, and future homebuyers, as there are often no straightforward answers in this role.
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What skills are most important for a job like yours?
The most important skills for forward planning or project management are organization, public speaking, and professional email writing. I don't mean speaking in front of a large crowd, but rather reporting in a meeting to 20 people.
You also need to be able to run meetings with external consultants. A lot of times, you'll be emailing people you haven't met before, or even someone like the mayor of a city. You need to ensure everything is spelled correctly and that your communication is professional.
Other key skills include making meeting agendas and keeping project schedules. Critical thinking is also really important. There aren't always clear yes or no answers in this role.
It's about thinking through what the best result will be for your team, the company, and future home buyers. This involves considering many different perspectives to decide what is best for everyone involved.
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