What Type Of Person Thrives In The Production Finance Industry, According To A Senior Manager At Disney
Success in the entertainment industry hinges on strong project management skills, "adaptability," and the ability to prioritize effectively. Building trusting relationships allows for efficient issue resolution, demanding discipline and the capacity to "shift things around" as needed.
Project Management, Adaptability, Prioritization, Discipline, Relationship Building
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Chris Kang
Senior Manager, Production Finance
The Walt Disney Company
University of Arizona, 2013
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Former Foster Youth, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Project management skills are crucial
2. Adaptability and prioritization are essential
3. Strong relationships and trust are vital for success
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
How would I describe people who thrive in this industry? I would say people that know how to do project management.
It's adaptability. Being able to shift things around, know what to prioritize. This goes back into the relationship when you have good trust that you build with each other.
In that relationship, you're able to know exactly what issue you need to resolve right away and step on the gas pedal for. Definitely, people that thrive in this industry need to be disciplined and adaptable.
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