What Type Of Person Thrives In The Climate Industry According To A Managing Director At Work On Climate
Inbal, a Managing Director at Work on Climate, identifies curiosity and risk tolerance as key traits for success in the climate industry, noting the field's "newness and innovation" alongside its challenges. The ability to ask hard questions and explore diverse opportunities within the climate sector is essential for long-term engagement, as "one of the hardest tasks is to understand where you fit into that world".
Curiosity, Risk Tolerance, Adaptability, Problem-solving, Communication Skills
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
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. Curiosity and a willingness to ask hard questions are essential for success in the climate industry.
2. A certain level of risk tolerance is necessary to embrace the innovation and challenges of the field.
3. Exploring diverse avenues within climate work and remaining open to various opportunities ensures long-term engagement and success.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in this industry?
People who typically thrive in this industry are curious about the world. They aren't afraid to ask hard questions and have some level of risk tolerance because there's a lot of newness to the field.
There's a lot of opportunity, innovation, and change. But alongside that, there are challenges. This means people must be willing to take some form of risk for unproven technology or ideas. That can be a little scary.
So, I would say that curiosity and being willing to try new things are really important for climate work. To continue the thread on curiosity, there are so many different avenues to pursue in climate.
One of the hardest tasks is understanding where you fit into that world. Asking questions and being open to different opportunities will help you stay engaged and connected to the industry for the long run.