What A VP Operations At RWS Group Wishes They Had Known Before Entering The Business Industry
Darrin wishes someone had better prepared them for "the corporate world," emphasizing the importance of embracing change and working collaboratively to adapt to "tomorrow's reality." This realization, gained over time, highlights a crucial aspect of career development: adaptability to constant change is paramount, and confidence alone isn't sufficient for navigating this.
Adaptability, Change Management, Teamwork, Leadership, Confidence
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Darrin Lee
VP Operations
RWS Group
Arizona State University
n/a
Humanities, Political Science, American Studies
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Technology
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Embrace change and be willing to accept it as a constant in your career.
2. Learn to collaborate effectively with others to navigate change and shape future outcomes.
3. Develop confidence, but also cultivate adaptability and a willingness to adjust to evolving circumstances.
Transcript
How did you learn about this role that you wish someone had told you before entering the industry?
I wish someone had prepared me better for the corporate world. It's not just industry-specific; it's truly applicable to all industries.
The key is that everything is changing. Embrace change, be willing to accept it, and then work with others to make that change tomorrow's reality. I wish I had prepared better for this when I was younger.
Having confidence and thinking you know what's going on is great, but sometimes it doesn't mesh well with change, accepting change, or being able to roll with change. It took me longer to grasp that aspect compared to other things in my career and in the roles I've held.