Most Important Skills for a Partner at McDermott + Bull
For a partner at McDermott + Bull, strong communication skills—"being able to communicate to the boards of these businesses"—are paramount, alongside a robust work ethic to manage client demands and multitasking. Success hinges on responsiveness, relationship-building, and effectively driving team performance.
Communication, Work ethic, Relationship building, Multitasking, Teamwork
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Michael Finegold
Partner
McDermott + Bull
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
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Communications
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Recruitment, HR & Related Professional Services
Sales and Client Management
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Excellent communication skills are crucial for interacting with clients, boards, and internal teams.
2. A strong work ethic is essential for handling the demanding workload and client responsibilities.
3. The ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and build strong client relationships is vital for success in this career path.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
The most important skills are really communication. This means being able to communicate to the boards of businesses and the clients you're pitching to. It also includes communicating internally to drive your team and support what you're selling.
I think the biggest thing is work ethic. There is a lot to be done, and you are at the client's disposal. Being responsive to clients, building relationships with them, and multitasking these different things will be important to be successful in this role.
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