Autodesk: Kristen Collins - Director of Global Purchasing Operations and Technology

About this episode

Kristen Collins discusses the importance of curiosity and challenging the status quo during internships.

What is one thing students should do more of in the first six months of their first internship or job? According to Kristen Collins, the Director of Global Purchasing Operations and Technology at Autodesk, the answer is to be curious and ask questions about the why. Kristen shares that the value of having a new addition to the team is that they bring a fresh perspective, so you should never be afraid to challenge the status quo. Join us for a discussion about what it’s like to become a manage...

People in this episode

Guest: Kristen Collins

Topics covered

• internship advice
• curiosity
• team dynamics
• management
• fresh perspective

Keywords

• internship
• curiosity
• questions
• management
• teamwork

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Autodesk

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