Most Important Skills for a Director of Operations at Carbon Sequestration Company
Emilie, a Director of Operations at a carbon sequestration company, emphasizes the importance of "being organized, strategic, and people-oriented," highlighting the need for influencing others and building trust. The ability to "quickly problem solve" and make decisive choices is also crucial for success in this operational leadership role.
Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Communication, Problem-solving, Decision-making
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Emilie Wood
Director of Operations
Carbon Sequestration Company
UC Santa Barbara
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Environmental & Related Sciences
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student
Video Highlights
1. Strong organizational and strategic skills are essential for effective leadership.
2. Building trust and influencing others are crucial for collaboration and success.
3. Critical thinking and decisive problem-solving abilities are vital for navigating challenges and making progress.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
Yes. I would say that the most important skills for a director of operations are being organized, strategic, and people-oriented. A lot of the work involves influencing people and building trust.
Additionally, critical thinking is crucial. It's important to be able to quickly problem-solve when issues arise. You also need to be able to make clear decisions and not second-guess yourself constantly. The approach should be, "We're just going to go for it. We'll gather more data, and then we can make a different decision."