What a Chief Operating Officer at BioDAF Water Wishes They Knew Before Entering
Marcos, Chief Operating Officer at BioDAF Water Technologies USA, wished someone had emphasized the importance of "managing people and operations," not solely technical skills, for career advancement in the water technology industry. Developing leadership, budgeting, and strategic business thinking skills, in addition to technical knowledge, significantly accelerates career progression to senior roles.
Leadership, Management, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork, Budgeting
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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
Immigrant
Video Highlights
1. Managing people and operations is crucial for success in senior roles, not just technical expertise.
2. Strong leadership and team management skills are essential for career advancement.
3. Understanding budgeting and strategic business thinking are vital skills in addition to technical knowledge
Transcript
Q9: What do you wish you knew before entering the industry?
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would've told you before you entered the industry?
I wish someone would've told me how much of this role would involve managing people and operations, not just technical expertise. For example, you can be the best engineer, but in order to succeed in a senior role, you need to understand how to lead teams, manage budgets, and think strategically about the business.
If you develop these skills, your technical knowledge can significantly accelerate your career.