Biggest Challenges Faced By An Associate Project Manager At Adobe
Jessie's biggest challenge as an Associate Project Manager at Adobe stems from a lack of technical background, making it difficult to fully grasp discussions involving "very, very technical" products and client conversations. To overcome this, Jessie actively seeks clarification, requesting explanations "like I'm a 5-year-old," while also pursuing more in-depth product training to better understand the nuances of Adobe's offerings.
Project Management, Communication, Overcoming Challenges, Technology, Career Development
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Jessie Nigel
Associate project manager
Adobe
California State University, Chico
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Business Management & Admin
Technology, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Jessie's biggest challenge as an Associate Project Manager at Adobe is her lack of technical background, which sometimes hinders her understanding of technical discussions with clients and consultants.
2. To overcome this, Jessie actively seeks explanations and engages in product training to improve her comprehension of the technical aspects of the projects.
3. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the nuances of Adobe's products and the value of clear communication to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical team members.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
My biggest challenge, as I don't have a technical background, is figuring out what some of these products do or what clients and consultants are discussing on calls. They can get very technical, and I know nothing.
I've been trying to learn the meanings of words and what specific products do. I'll be starting more in-depth overview training on some of our products.
The biggest thing is that I'm just not very technical. This creates a challenge in understanding their conversations. I don't need to know all the details, but it would be nice to vaguely grasp what they're doing and get the gist of the meeting.
Usually, a consultant explains things to me. I ask them to explain it simply, like I'm five, because I don't really get it. They are always happy to explain, but I would prefer to understand a little more naturally from the start.
It's interesting; we have products that do really cool things. I would love to know more about the nuances of how we implement these products.