Biggest Challenges Faced By a Senior Manager Long Range Planning at Patagonia
Jenny's biggest challenge as a Senior Manager of Long Range Planning at Patagonia is balancing "the 30,000 feet view" with meticulous detail, requiring flexibility in switching between collaborative communication and detailed analysis depending on the audience and their priorities. This necessitates understanding diverse perspectives, ranging from "how does this math add up?" to "is this possible?".
Long-Range Financial Planning, Communication and Collaboration, Detail-Orientation, Strategic Thinking, Adaptability
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Jenny Tang
Senior Manager, Long Range Planning
Patagonia
University of California, Berkeley
MBA & M.S. Business Analytics at Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
Environmental & Related Sciences
Apparel, Beauty, Retail & Fashion, Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Finance
Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Balancing high-level strategic thinking with detailed execution is crucial in long-range financial planning.
2. Adapting communication and approach based on the audience and their priorities is essential.
3. Understanding different perspectives and priorities among stakeholders is vital for effective collaboration and decision-making.
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What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
Long-range financial planning is a very broad topic. People in this role need to balance a 30,000-foot view with attention to detail.
Sometimes, the question requires a quick, "back of the envelope" calculation. Other times, we go through a financial model and double-check every single cell.
It's important to understand when to wear different hats: today, the collaboration and communication hat; after this meeting, perhaps the detail-orientation hat. Sometimes, both are needed, depending on who is asking.
The need to stay flexible and get everyone on the same page is crucial. Someone might focus on how the math adds up, while another person may ask if it's even possible. Tapping into the different priorities and perspectives of others can be challenging.
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