Favorite Parts Of Being A Project And Program Manager At UCLA
Kate, a Project/Program Manager at UCLA, most enjoys the "variety" inherent in the role, finding that "every day is different and presents different challenges and opportunities," fostering continuous growth and engagement. This variety allows for constant iteration and adaptation of processes, keeping the work stimulating.
Project Management, Variety, Problem-Solving, Growth Mindset, Challenges
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Kate McAllister
Project/Program Manager
UCLA
UCLA
UCLA Anderson School of Management, MBA
Ethnic & Related Studies
Education
Operations and Project Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Pell Grant Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School, Transfer Student, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. Varied tasks and projects: Each day presents different challenges and opportunities.
2. Growth mindset: Continuously iterating on processes and finding new ways to improve.
3. Dynamic schedule: A diverse workload keeps the work engaging and prevents monotony.
Transcript
What do you enjoy most about being in your current role?
I enjoy having a variety of tasks and projects to work on. Every day is different and presents new challenges and opportunities.
Having a growth mindset allows me to always find new ways to iterate on a process. This helps me stay engaged with my very different schedule each day.