What Type Of Person Thrives In Business, According To A Director People And Culture At Compass Diversified
Kaajal, a Director of People & Culture, reflects on a crucial lesson learned: "what may be something that you have planned for today, may not be the same plan that you have for tomorrow," emphasizing the importance of adaptability and accepting that unforeseen changes are inherent in business and working with people. This highlights the dynamic nature of the industry and the need for flexible career planning.
Adaptability, Problem-Solving, People Skills, Business Acumen, Strategic Planning
Advizer Information
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Job Title
Company
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Kaajal Ali
Director, People & Culture
Compass Diversified
Santiago Canyon College (Associates Degree) and Chapman University (Bachelors Degree)
M.A. Human Communication at California State University, Fullerton and currently perusing my Executive MBA at University of Michigan, Ross
Communications
Finance (Banking, Fintech, Investing)
Human Resources (HR)
Worked 20+ Hours in School, Greek Life Member, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Flexibility and adaptability are crucial in this field, as plans can change quickly.
2. Unexpected challenges and changes are a normal part of the job and should not be seen as failures.
3. Problem-solving and working effectively with people are essential skills for success in this industry.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone had told you before you entered the industry?
I thought long and hard about this. The advice I wish somebody had given me was, "What you have planned for today may not be the same plan you have for tomorrow."
You may have a plan for how you want the year to go. Just because it doesn't pan out that exact way doesn't mean it wasn't successful.
I'm sure you learned a whole bunch of stuff along the way, and that's okay. Things change. It's business, and that's a part of dealing with and working with people. That's something I wish somebody had told me.