Challenges For a Partnerships Manager at Paradigm Strategy
As the first Partnerships Manager, Rebecca's biggest challenge is "building a new function kind of from scratch," requiring self-accountability and proactive collaboration in a remote work environment. This necessitates effective time management and organization to overcome the isolation inherent in creating a new role.
Building a New Function, Remote Work Challenges, Self-Accountability, Collaboration in Remote Settings, Overcoming Challenges
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Rebecca Elguindi
Partnerships Manager
Paradigm Strategy
University of Arizona, 2015
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Political Science, American Studies
Consulting & Related Professional Services, Technology
Sales and Client Management
Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member
Video Highlights
1. Building a new function from scratch can be challenging and isolating, requiring conscious effort to seek collaboration and maintain self-accountability.
2. Working remotely requires effective time management and organization to stay on track and avoid feeling isolated.
3. The role highlights the importance of self-motivation, adaptability, and proactive collaboration in a remote work environment.
Transcript
What is your biggest challenge in your current role?
In my current role, I'm the first person to hold this position. I'm building out many of these processes as I go, which is truly challenging. Building a new function from scratch can be discouraging and at times feel a little isolating.
I'm not on a team with multiple people to collaborate with daily. Therefore, I really have to make a conscious effort to seek out collaboration from my colleagues. I think that's a big aspect of remote culture that can be challenging.
Not having someone there with you day-to-day means you really have to keep yourself accountable. You need to ensure you're managing your time effectively and staying organized. In a remote environment, no one else will do that for you.
Even though I've worked remotely for about four years now, I still find there are many challenges that come with it.