Biggest Challenges Faced by a Supplier Manager at Cisco Systems
Christina's biggest challenge as a Supplier Manager at Cisco is "navigating ambiguity" and the resulting "conflicting viewpoints," a situation they address by focusing on "using data to influence others" and removing emotion from problem-solving. This data-driven approach is key to their success in this dynamic role.
Problem-Solving, Data Analysis, Communication, Leadership, Ambiguity
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Christina Marone
Supplier Manager
Cisco Systems Inc - San Jose, CA
Michigan State University
Arizona State University
Industrial, Supply Chain Management
Technology
Operations and Project Management
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Navigating ambiguity and conflicting viewpoints is a significant challenge in the role.
2. Data fluency is crucial for influencing others and removing emotion from problem-solving.
3. Successfully addressing challenges involves using data to inform decisions and overcome conflicting perspectives.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
The biggest challenge in my current role is navigating ambiguity. I kind of like that aspect, though, because there are a lot of different, conflicting viewpoints on certain challenges.
I would recommend becoming fluent in how to use data to influence others and take emotion and ego out of problem-solving. That's a way I've been successful.