What Type Of Person Thrives In Industrial Manufacturing According To A Strategist At 3M
At 3M, a manufacturing company, scientists are the "lifeline," creating patented products and driving revenue; however, success also hinges on understanding "technical lingo" and supporting the technical employees' work, even without a scientific background. This demonstrates the value of technical comprehension and support within the company's structure.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Technical Aptitude, Strategic Thinking, Industry Knowledge
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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. Strong science background is valuable, even in non-science roles.
2. Understanding technical language and concepts is key to success.
3. Supporting the technical needs of the company is crucial for thriving at 3M.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
For 3M, they specifically work in industrial manufacturing. Honestly, a lot of scientists thrive in this industry; they are the creators of the patents that 3M holds.
Scientists are really the lifeline of 3M. They create the products through which 3M is able to accumulate revenue.
Even though I don't work as a scientist or a creator at 3M, having an aptitude to understand technical lingo within the company is an example of someone who is able to thrive. Even if you're not producing or working in the lab like many 3M employees do, being able to understand what's happening in the company and how to support its technical needs is a characteristic of someone who would thrive.
This involves making sure you understand what the more technical employees at 3M are able to accomplish and how to support them.