Jessica
Orozco
Senior VP of Sales at Platform.sh
"Navigating the Executive Jungle: Top 5 Mistakes First-Time VPs Make and How to Avoid the Pitfalls"
"Navigating the Executive Jungle: Top 5 Mistakes First-Time VPs Make and How to Avoid the Pitfalls"
Fri May 23 - 5:40 PM EDT/New York (See in local time)
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"Navigating the Executive Jungle: Top 5 Mistakes First-Time VPs Make and How to Avoid the Pitfalls"
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"Navigating the Executive Jungle: Top 5 Mistakes First-Time VPs Make and How to Avoid the Pitfalls"
"Navigating the Executive Jungle: Top 5 Mistakes First-Time VPs Make and How to Avoid the Pitfalls"
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Session: Navigating the Executive Jungle: Top 5 Mistakes First-Time VPs Make and How to Avoid the Pitfalls
Are you on the cusp of stepping into your first Vice President role, or perhaps you've recently taken the leap into the world of senior leadership? If so, you won't want to miss our enlightening conference talk, "Navigating the Executive Jungle: Top 5 Mistakes First-Time VPs Make and How to Avoid the Pitfalls."In the high-stakes landscape of executive leadership, even the most seasoned professionals can encounter challenges that are unique to the role of a Vice President. This dynamic and insightful presentation will highlight the top five common mistakes that first-time VPs often make and, more importantly, equip you with the strategies and knowledge needed to steer clear of these pitfalls.
Our engaging speaker, a seasoned executive with a proven track record in leadership, will guide you through a thought-provoking discussion that covers:
Leadership Transition Challenges: Learn how to smoothly navigate the shift from a managerial role to an executive position, avoiding common pitfalls related to authority, delegation, and strategic thinking.
Communication and Relationship Building: Discover the importance of effective communication and relationship-building skills, as well as how to avoid common missteps that can damage your influence and rapport within the organization.
Balancing Priorities: Delve into the art of juggling multiple priorities, including operational, strategic, and people-related tasks, while sidestepping the burnout and inefficiency that can plague first-time VPs.
Decision-Making Dilemmas: Uncover strategies for making informed, high-impact decisions and avoiding analysis paralysis and decision regret.
Change Management: Explore the challenges of implementing change in your new role, and learn how to create a culture of adaptability and innovation without alienating your team.
By the end of this engaging talk, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of the pitfalls that first-time VPs often encounter, and you'll be armed with a toolkit of strategies and best practices to ensure your success in your new executive role. Whether you're a newly appointed VP or aspiring to become one, this conference talk is your blueprint for thriving in the world of senior leadership. Join us and gain the insights you need to excel as a first-time Vice President.
Key Takeaways
- Leadership Transition Challenges: Learn how to smoothly navigate the shift from a managerial role to an executive position, avoiding common pitfalls related to authority, delegation, and strategic thinking.
- Communication and Relationship Building: Discover the importance of effective communication and relationship-building skills, as well as how to avoid common missteps that can damage your influence and rapport within the organization.
- Balancing Priorities: Delve into the art of juggling multiple priorities, including operational, strategic, and people-related tasks, while sidestepping the burnout and inefficiency that can plague first-time VPs.
- Decision-Making Dilemmas: Uncover strategies for making informed, high-impact decisions and avoiding analysis paralysis and decision regret.
- Change Management: Explore the challenges of implementing change in your new role, and learn how to create a culture of adaptability and innovation without alienating your team.
Bio
Jessica is the Senior Vice President of Sales at Platform.sh, overseeing Enterprise sales on a global scale. She joined Platform.sh in 2019 as a VP of Sales, bringing with her a steadfast commitment to assisting customers in addressing their business challenges through technology solutions. Prior to her role at Platform.sh, Jessica accumulated five years of experience at Rackspace as the Director of Private Cloud Sales, where she played a pivotal role in enabling clients to realize their cloud objectives through OpenStack and VMware-based private cloud solutions. Jessica started her professional journey in the data center sector in Northern Virginia, collaborating with a variety of colocation and managed services providers. Her extensive background in the technology industry has equipped her with a wealth of knowledge and insights in the field.During her off hours, Jessica dedicates her time to championing women's causes through her involvement on the boards of the Girls Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington, as well as the board of Cloud Girls.
