Most Important Skills for a Community Partnerships Manager at Terran Industries
Mike, a Community Ambassador/Partnerships Manager, emphasizes the crucial need for adaptability and contingency planning in the role, stating the importance of having "a plan B and a plan C" when forging new partnerships. This is illustrated by a recent experience where an initial plan failed, but a pivot to an upcoming environmental event in Australia opened a new collaborative opportunity.
Communication, Problem-Solving, Resilience, Planning, Partnership Development
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Mike Coletti
Community Ambassador/Partnerships Manager
Terran Industries (Environmental Non-Profit)
Pennsylvania College of Technology, 2015
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Business Management & Admin
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management, Nonprofit, Foundations & Grantmaking
Communication and Marketing
Honors Student, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Having backup plans is crucial for handling unexpected issues and maintaining working relationships.
2. Adaptability and flexibility are essential when working with various partners and navigating unforeseen circumstances.
3. Exploring alternative solutions and opportunities is important to maintain momentum and achieve goals, even when initial plans change.
Transcript
What skills are most important for a job like yours?
I'd say, especially with the partnership side, it's a gray area. Having a plan B and a plan C is important.
When meeting with a new partner, it's good to discuss how you'll actually work together. Something could fall through or happen unexpectedly.
So, having a backup plan and a backup plan to that backup plan is crucial because you don't want to lose a connection or a working relationship.
This kind of happened recently. We were aiming for one thing, but we couldn't provide it. Luckily, Australia might be hosting a large environmental event next year. That opened up doors to work together in another capacity.