Biggest Challenges Faced by a Director of Operations at Organic Certifiers
Nicole, Director of Operations at Organic Certifiers, cites "change management" and "balancing priorities" as the biggest challenges. The multifaceted nature of the role, requiring a "jack of all trades" approach across various business aspects, necessitates skillful prioritization amidst competing demands and the need for consistent team buy-in during process implementations.
Change Management, Project Management, Prioritization, Leadership, Adaptability
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Nicole Davis
Director of Operations
Organic Certifiers
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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Communications
Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
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Video Highlights
1. Change management and gaining team buy-in for new processes is a significant challenge.
2. Balancing multiple priorities and projects across various business aspects is crucial.
3. The role demands a "jack-of-all-trades" approach, requiring strong prioritization skills to manage diverse responsibilities effectively.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role as director of operations?
Change management is not easy for a lot of people. When you're trying to implement a new process, it can be challenging to get buy-in from all the team members who will be following it.
Balancing priorities is also key. This involves managing multiple projects and ensuring they are all completed on time.
As Director of Operations, you play a role in almost every aspect of the business, from accounting to administrative tasks to customer success, and even certification programs. You are a jack of all trades and get pulled in many different directions.
Being able to identify your priorities and stick to them can definitely be a challenge.