Working with Others

I thrive in an environment where I am able to collaborate with others. I value the opportunity to collaborate with a variety of people. People bring their expertise, passions, and prior experiences with them and those unique combinations of abilities and knowledge can't be replicated. Working with a diverse group of individuals gives me so much insight that helps me develop rich learning experiences and supports my growth, both professionally and personally.

Aligning goals and visions matter when working with other people, but it can be challenging and take time. When working in an organization, company, or team it is essential that there is a unified vision for the work that is being done However, my experience has shown that getting to a point of alignment can be challenging. For example, as I worked on a project in my summer internship one of my challenges was getting stakeholders to see the use and value of the work I was doing. Additionally, I had to shift my own understanding of the project to align with their goals. This process not only takes consistent and clear communication but also the willingness to view things from another person's perspective.