Significant Career Lesson From a Freelance Nonprofit Consultant and Project Manager
Manaf, a nonprofit consultant and freelance project manager, emphasizes the importance of "end[ing] a project or end a client relationship...on a really great note," as much as starting well, because "people remember the last interactions." This approach is particularly relevant given the nature of Manaf's varied career, moving between gigs and contracts.
Project Management, Freelancing, Client Relations, Consultancy, Nonprofit
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Manaf Mansure
Nonprofit Consultant and Freelance Project Manager
Self-Employed
University of California, Los Angeles
Harvard University, MEd in Organizations, Leadership, and Entrepreneurship
Fine Arts, Music
Education, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Sales and Client Management
Scholarship Recipient, First Generation College Student
Video Highlights
1. The significance of ending projects or client relationships on a positive note is crucial for career progression and lasting impressions.
2. Building strong relationships and making a positive impact are equally important at the beginning and end of projects.
3. The ability to transition smoothly between different roles and projects is a valuable skill to cultivate for long-term career success in the field of consulting or project management.
Transcript
What is one lesson that you have learned that has proven significant in your career?
The one lesson I've learned that has been significant to my career is to not be redundant and to share something new. I think it's important for people to remember that as important as it is to start working with a client or begin a job in a really great way with strong impact, it's also really important to end a project, end a client relationship, or leave a job on a really great note with great impact as well.
People remember you and the last interactions they've had. So as you continue through your career and jump from gig to gig, consultancy to freelance project, or contract gig to full-time job, remember to start on a great note, but make sure you end on a great note too.