Significant Career Lesson From A Construction Manager At DMCI Project Developers
Joselle's experience playing competitive ultimate Frisbee for over a decade instilled valuable leadership skills, which Joselle directly applied to their role as a construction manager, illustrating that "leadership in particular is learned in practice." This highlights the importance of practical experience in developing crucial leadership skills, a key element in Joselle's career success.
Leadership, Teamwork, Problem-solving, Critical Thinking, Project Management
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Joselle Civil
Construction Manager
DMCI Project Developers Inc.
University of the Philippines - Diliman, 2013
UCLA Anderson, MBA Candidate '25
Engineering - Civil
Architecture, Construction & Design, Real Estate
Operations and Project Management
International Student, Scholarship Recipient, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Leadership skills are crucial in construction management and are best learned through practical experience, not just from books.
2. Construction management requires critical and creative thinking, skills honed through projects and teamwork in school.
3. Hard work and dedication are essential for success in this field, as exemplified by the interviewee's experience with competitive ultimate frisbee.
Transcript
What is one lesson you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
I played ultimate Frisbee competitively for more than a decade. I know the value of hard work and how to lead a team.
I believe I can apply those leadership lessons in my role as construction manager. While school projects teach critical and creative thinking, leadership is learned through practice, not just from books.