Significant Career Lesson From A Manufacturing Engineer At A Medical Device Company
Emma's most significant career lesson is "not be afraid of failure," emphasizing the importance of learning from mistakes rather than avoiding them. This approach, involving "fail[ing] fast and fail[ing] hard," allows for early identification of issues and iterative improvement, ultimately leading to greater professional growth.
Resilience, Overcoming Challenges, Problem-Solving, Project Management, Hard Truths
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Emma Stramberg
Manufacturing Engineer
Medical Device Company
Cal Poly SLO
N/A
Engineering - Biomedical
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical, Manufacturing, Operations & Supply Chain
Operations and Project Management
Greek Life Member, LGBTQ
Video Highlights
1. Embrace failure as a learning opportunity. Don't fear mistakes; learn from them and iterate quickly.
2. It's crucial to be proactive and identify issues early to prevent prolonged setbacks.
3. Reflect on unsuccessful projects to understand what could have been done better and improve future performance.
Transcript
What is one lesson you've learned that has proven significant in your career?
The biggest lesson I've learned so far is not to be afraid of failure. Especially in college, we can be so eager to do everything perfectly. You might think everything will work out ideally, but that's rarely the case.
You're bound to fail at some point and you'll never have all the answers. You might miss something, or something unexpected happens – that's life. Don't be afraid to fail, because that's where the most learning happens.
Fail fast and fail hard. Don't drag something out for months, only to end up with an undesirable result. Instead, put yourself out there from the start. If you do something wrong, catch it early on and then move forward.
Most of my learning has come from projects where I didn't get the desired result. I've learned to take a step back and consider what I could have done differently, and what would have needed to happen for it to go correctly.
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