Career Revisionist with Dr. Grace Lee Moving from Director to VP: What Does It Take?
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Dec 27, 2024 This discussion highlights the key transition from director to VP, focusing on essential skills needed for executive success. Communication and alignment of goals emerge as critical factors. The importance of fiscal responsibilities in leadership is emphasized. Get insights on unlocking your potential and standing out in the competitive corporate world. If you're aiming for senior executive roles, this conversation is packed with valuable guidance to elevate your career!
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Four Levels of Career Value
- Career growth follows four levels of value: implementation, unification, communication, and imagination.
- Directors and VPs operate mainly at the communication level, while CEOs embody imagination.
Align Teams with Company Vision
- Align departmental goals with the organization's strategic goals as a VP.
- Build teams that understand and embrace the company vision and fiscal accountability.
Own Hard Fiscal Decisions
- Bring foresight and insight to fiscal responsibilities as a VP.
- Take extreme ownership of decisions, even under uncertainty or unfavorable outcomes.