Biggest Challenges Faced by a Director of Programs Greentown Go at Greentown Labs
Michela's biggest challenge as Director of Programs at Greentown Labs is the fast-paced environment, requiring constant prioritization and task-switching to avoid "dropping the ball on anything." This rapid pace, however, is also what makes the role exciting, as "there are so many things going on" and a constant variety of projects.
Project Management, Prioritization, Time Management, Adaptability, Fast-Paced Environment
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Michela Grunebaum
Director of Programs, Greentown Go
Greentown Labs
University of Vermont
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Environmental & Related Sciences
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management
Operations and Project Management
Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Fast-paced environment: The role demands quick adaptation and prioritization skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
2. Constant project switching: Requires strong organizational skills and the ability to effectively switch between diverse tasks without compromising performance.
3. Prioritization and time management are critical: Success hinges on effectively prioritizing tasks to ensure all projects progress as needed and deadlines are met.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
The biggest challenge is that things move really fast. Making sure you're on top of prioritizing your tasks and switching between different projects and tasks is critical.
It's something you need to be aware of at all times to ensure you're not dropping the ball on anything. That's part of what makes it exciting, though, because there are so many things going on.
You're constantly switching between different projects, so there's never a dull moment. The flip side is that you really have to stay on top of your prioritization to make sure everything is executed as needed.