Most Important Skills for a Managing Director at Work on Climate
Inbal, a Managing Director at Work on Climate, emphasizes that strong management skills, including "understanding what makes a person tick," are crucial for success, even when managing volunteers. The ability to prioritize tasks effectively amidst limited resources, a skill Inbal describes as "probably one of the most challenging skills to hone," is equally vital for navigating the demands of a role like theirs.
Management, Prioritization, Resource Management, Planning, Communication
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
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Grad Programs
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Inbal Nachman
Managing Director, Programs & Communication
Work on Climate
UC Berkeley - Class of 2012
INSEAD - MBA 2018
Ethnic & Related Studies
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. Management skills are crucial, including setting expectations, maintaining motivation, and understanding individual work styles to foster a productive environment.
2. Prioritization and resource management are essential, especially in environments with limited resources, requiring effective planning and task prioritization.
3. Strong communication skills are implied, as the role involves interacting with and managing a team, volunteers in this case, which necessitates clear communication and engagement strategies.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
I think one of the most important skills for my job is management. This includes understanding how to set clear expectations for people you're managing, and how to keep them motivated and excited about their work.
This applies even though I'm mostly managing volunteers; it's important for any management position. It's crucial to understand what makes a person tick, how they stay engaged, how they work, and what environment helps them thrive. You need to facilitate that environment so they can be their best selves.
Those are general management skills, and they really stand out for me. The other important skill is understanding your organization's resources and capacity.
This is more about planning, and I think it's a struggle most people face, especially in startups. Prioritization and resource management become really important. This is especially true when you don't have a lot of resources.
You have a huge task list and need to understand which tasks are most important to do today, or even this hour, to get you to the next step. It sounds like an obvious skill, but it's challenging to hone and do well. Many people struggle with it.