Biggest Challenges Faced By A Chief Operating Officer At BioDAF Water Technologies USA
Marcos's biggest challenge as Chief Operating Officer at BioDAF Water Technologies USA is balancing "short-term efficiency and long-term goals," requiring significant foresight and adaptability while navigating complex, regionally-specific regulations and environmental concerns across the United States. This necessitates "intensive creative problem-solving" and a flexible approach to innovation.
Executive/Leadership, Project Management, Problem-Solving, Adaptability, Overcoming Challenges
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Marcos De la Monja
Chief Operating Officer
BioDAF Water Technologies USA
Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (ITESO)
MBA - University of South Carolina | Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey
International Relations & Affairs
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management
Operations and Project Management
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Video Highlights
1. Balancing short-term operational efficiency with long-term R&D investments for innovation.
2. Navigating diverse regional regulations and environmental concerns across the US.
3. The need for foresight, adaptability, and creative problem-solving in project execution.
Transcript
What's your biggest challenge in your current role?
One of the biggest challenges is balancing operational demands with innovation. It's very crucial to maintain high performance and meet our clients' expectations. At the same time, we need to stay ahead of industry trends and heavily invest in research and development.
Managing the balance between short-term efficiency and long-term goals is crucial. It requires foresight and adaptability.
Another challenge is navigating the complexities of the projects we operate in. Every region in the United States, every state, and every county carries its own varying regulations and environmental concerns. This requires a flexible approach and intensive creative problem-solving.