Favorite Parts of Being a VP of Operations at Sports Thread
Colin, VP of Operations at Sports Thread, most enjoys the "autonomy" afforded by a trusting work environment, allowing for independent project development and "making your own destiny." The rapid pace of learning and adaptation within a constantly evolving business is another key source of satisfaction, with Colin noting that "every member of the team has probably learned more...than they have in any position previously."
Autonomy, Learning and Adaptability, Problem-Solving, Leadership, Project Management
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
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Colin Yost
VP of Operations
Sports Thread
George Washington University
N/a
Business Management & Admin
Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Autonomy and trust: Colin highlights the significant autonomy in his role, emphasizing the trust he has earned from superiors and staff, allowing him to lead projects and direct his work independently.
2. Constant learning and adaptation: He describes the dynamic nature of his work at Sports Thread, requiring constant learning and adaptation to new challenges and product evolutions, leading to significant professional development.
3. Rapid skill development: Colin points out that the fast-paced environment accelerates learning, suggesting that employees acquire more skills and knowledge at Sports Thread compared to previous roles.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current room?
For the most part, I would say the autonomy is a significant factor. I've fostered a relationship with both my superiors and my staff where we are all fairly close and trust each other to get the job done. I'm trusted to accomplish what I need to, and I can develop my own projects and decide the direction of my role.
This really provides quite a bit of freedom to make your own destiny, if you will. Not to sound too corny.
I would also highlight the frequency at which I'm learning new things. The nature of any new business forces you to learn and adapt to new challenges on the fly. We are constantly evolving our offering and our product.
This really forces you to learn a lot very quickly. I can confidently say that myself and every member of our team has probably learned more in their time with this company than in any previous position.
So, I would say the autonomy for sure, and then also how much we're learning on a daily basis.