Most Important Skills for a Director of Greentown Go Programs at Greentown Labs
Michela, a Director of Programs, emphasizes the importance of "being detail-oriented" and strong communication skills, both written and verbal, for success in their role, which frequently involves interacting with diverse stakeholders and public speaking. A willingness to "learn new things and wear a lot of different hats," pushing beyond comfort zones, is also crucial within the dynamic startup ecosystem.
Communication, Public Speaking, Detail-Oriented, Adaptability, Entrepreneurial
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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. Detail-oriented approach to manage multiple tasks and stakeholders effectively.
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with diverse groups (startups, corporations, VCs).
3. Adaptability and willingness to learn new skills, embracing challenges outside initial job descriptions.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
The most important skills are being detail-oriented. There's always a lot going on and many different people you're interacting with, so you want to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
Communication, both written and verbal, is also crucial. Often, you're speaking with people outside your company, such as startups, corporations, VCs, or other mentors in the ecosystem.
You need to be good at convincing them of your perspective to get them involved. There's also a fair amount of public speaking, so it's helpful to be comfortable with that.
Pushing yourself out of your comfort zone for public speaking or presentation opportunities is important. A willingness to learn new things and wear many different hats is also key. In an entrepreneurial startup ecosystem, you'll often do things outside your original job description. Being open to that is vital for success.