College Experiences That Helped a Program Manager M&A Integration at Google Succeed
Brett's success in undergrad stemmed from "being able to set concrete goals that were attainable," breaking larger aspirations, like entering business school and then an entrepreneurship program, into actionable steps. This strategic approach to goal-setting, a skill "the backbone of success in undergrad," directly translates to their current work as a Program Manager in M&A Integration at Google.
Goal Setting, Action Planning, Strategic Thinking, Business Acumen, Career Planning
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Brett Rothberger
Program Manager, M&A Integration
University of Arizona
N/A
Business Management & Admin, Entrepreneurship
Technology
Cyber Security and IT
Scholarship Recipient, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Set concrete and attainable goals.
2. Break down large goals into actionable sub-goals.
3. Develop strong goal-setting and expectation-setting skills.
Transcript
What did you do in undergrad to set you up for success in your career?
Goal setting was really important for me. In my undergrad days, I navigated college well because I was able to set concrete, attainable goals.
For instance, I always knew I was interested in business. The first step was getting into the business school. To do that, I needed to achieve a certain GPA and take specific classes. Being able to take a goal and figure out the tactical steps to get there was critical.
Once I was in the business school, I really wanted to do the entrepreneurship program, as that was my interest. Again, I figured out the requirements and put my effort into achieving those sub-goals.
Breaking down different goals into action plans is not only the backbone of success in my undergrad career but also how business works and how people are productive. The basic concept of being able to goal set and set expectations with yourself and with others is really critical to success.
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