Speed, Delivery, and Drive: Potential Shortcomings of Short-Term Thinking
After my fourth week at AlphaSights, I am beginning to notice more and more about how working in a fast-paced
Read MoreSolving Problems/Improving Leadership
Based on observations of and/or interactions with colleagues (peers and supervisors) at your site identify problems and/or areas that could be improved. Please address at least two of the following: operational issues and/or ineffectiveness and ways in which these may be addressed; under-use, misuse, or abuse of leadership by those in formal or informal positions and ways in which such issues could be addressed; insights about teamwork and collaboration that could positively impact the environment and work product at your site; ways in which you as an intern, who is majoring in leadership studies, might identify issues and share concepts and strategies with supervisors and colleagues that could address the issues. EACH REFLECTION SHOULD BE A MINIMUM OF 350 WORDS.
Shortcomings of a Small Company
One operational issue I recognized is a lack of streamlined communication within departments. The other intern who is in my
Read MorePrevious Experience Doesn’t Always Equate with Success
The American Camp Association (ACA) is the accrediting body for most American summer camps. As part of their accreditation process,
Read MoreDevelop Leaders Early
Based on the observations and interactions with my colleagues at the site, I have not seen any significant problems that
Read MoreSlowing Down and Learning to Communicate
Now that I have been working for my Turkish Heritage Organization for three weeks I have started to notice areas
Read MoreShare your Story…. to an extent
In my opinion, a top priority for every work setting is that every employee feels comfortable
Read MoreWeek 4-Problem solving through self-advocating
This week, A new staff member and our 5th intern joined the staff. As I mentioned in my week 1
Read MoreWeek 2-The Big Picture of Being an Intern
As I have been getting settled into my job at Fulkerson Kennedy and Company, I have quickly realized the roles
Read MoreA Call for Collaboration
Solving Problems/Improving Leadership: This week we had the opportunity to meet and discuss with Tony Spring, the CEO of Bloomingdale’s
Read MorePatience, Communication, and Transition
In my first four weeks at the American Civil War Museum, I’ve realized that a lot of the inefficiencies that
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