College Experiences That Helped A Senior Project Manager At Delve, Inc. Succeed
Jenn, a Senior Project Manager, identifies flexibility as a crucial career lesson, emphasizing the need to adapt to varying project requirements and client needs. The ability to use established processes as guidelines while "listening to the client, listening to the team," and crafting tailored plans is key to success in project management.
Project Management, Flexibility, Communication, Problem-Solving, Client Relations
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Jenn Knaus
Senior Project Manager
Delve, Inc.
University of California, Santa Barbara - 2004
N/A
History, Art History
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical, Consulting & Related Professional Services
Operations and Project Management
Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Flexibility is crucial in project management, adapting to different projects and clients.
2. Every project and client differs; established processes should be treated as guidelines, not rigid rules.
3. Active listening to clients and team members is essential for crafting effective project plans.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
Flexibility is really important. It's good to understand the processes, templates, or systems that should be used.
But in project management, every project and every client is a little different. Whether it's an internal or external client, being flexible and listening to their needs is crucial.
You then need to respond and formulate a plan to meet those needs. Every company I've worked at has had different systems and processes they consider best practices.
Using those as guidelines, and again, really listening to the client and your team, is always going to be different from one project to another. Being able to take in that information and craft a plan that works for their needs is key.