Biggest Challenges Faced By An Economist At The World Bank
Pedro's biggest challenge as an Economist at The World Bank is "convincing people to change if the change is warranted," while simultaneously acknowledging good work and learning from colleagues' successes and failures. This highlights the importance of both effective persuasion and collaborative learning in Pedro's impactful career.
Communication, Persuasion, Teamwork, Problem-Solving, Leadership
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Pedro Belli
Economist
The World Bank
Amherst College
University of California, Berkeley - PhD, Economics
Psychology
Education, Government & Public Sector
Consulting
None Applicable
Video Highlights
1. Successfully implementing necessary changes and getting buy-in from others.
2. Providing recognition and kudos for good work.
3. Learning from colleagues' successes and failures to improve processes.
Transcript
Q6: Biggest challenge in your role?
What is your biggest challenge in your most recent role?
Trying to convince people to change when the change is warranted, and then giving them kudos for making that change. If they're doing something well, then recognizing that.
I'm also trying to learn from them about what works and what doesn't work.
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