Most Important Skills for a Principal Business Strategist at Investment Management Company
James, a Principal Business Strategist, emphasizes the crucial need for continuous learning and, even more importantly, "unlearning" outdated knowledge in a rapidly changing field. Effective communication, particularly the ability to influence opinion rather than command, is another vital skill for success in this role, requiring individuals to "get your ideas across."
Adaptability, Communication, Critical Thinking, Continuous Learning, Influencing Skills
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James Wallace
Principial Business Strategist
Investment Management Co.
Hiram College
Not Applicable
Mathematics, Data Science, Statistics
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Business Strategy
Video Highlights
1. The ability to continuously learn and unlearn is crucial because the field is constantly evolving.
2. Effective communication skills are essential for influencing opinions and conveying ideas.
3. Adaptability and flexibility are key to adjusting to changing circumstances and new information
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
The ability to learn is crucial because things are always changing. The half-life of knowledge isn't very long. Coupled with the ability to learn is the ability to unlearn. Things you thought were true and relied upon may no longer work.
You need to be flexible enough to realize this. I'm actually finding unlearning harder than learning, and I think that's number one.
The other thing we talked about a little is effective communication. How do you get your ideas across, especially if you're an influencer? It's not command and control; you're trying to influence opinion. You need good communication skills, which is probably good for you to hear.
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