Biggest Challenges Faced by a Strategist at 3M
Bryanna's biggest challenge as a Strategist at 3M is the constant influx of new information; "learning something new all the time" presents an initial hurdle of needing to quickly "figure out new sources," but this ultimately evolves into an enjoyable aspect of the role as projects progress.
Overcoming Challenges, Problem-Solving, Learning Agility, Research Skills, Project Management
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Job Title
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Bryanna Brown
Strategist
3M
Georgia State University c/o 2015
Washington University in St Louis - Olin Business School, MBA
Film, Media Arts, Visual Arts
Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), Engineering
Business Strategy
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student
Video Highlights
1. Bryanna's biggest challenge is the constant learning required for each new project, highlighting the dynamic nature of her work and the importance of continuous learning in her field.
2. She finds the initial lack of knowledge challenging but rewarding as she learns the necessary information and understands the project's context.
3. This emphasizes the importance of adaptability, resourcefulness (finding new sources of information), and perseverance in navigating unfamiliar challenges to achieve success in a strategic role.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
My biggest challenge in my role is also the thing I enjoy the most: I'm learning something new all the time. Coming into a project at the onset, it can feel like a weakness not knowing everything about what I may be tasked to make a recommendation about.
It can be challenging to figure out new sources to research information for the project I'm working on. But as the project progresses, it eventually becomes enjoyable because you understand the lingo or how people are talking about the project I'm required to work on.
So the challenge is getting up to speed, but then once the project actually gets going, it becomes an enjoyable part of the role.