Career Path Discussion Nov 21, 2011 Sean Chi (NTUEE 99)
能力
vs.
興趣
My R&D Career
Start-up environment: cross-functional works Curiosity kills the cat? R&D value: cost down?
Time to change - a balance of:
Interest: business result, end customer. Demand: downstream integration. Cross-border.
My days with ASUS
Very strategic Diversity: large organization, sourcing from the world However, there is a missing link between innovation and commercialization.
Step out of your comfort zone!
The world is flat Jump from my engineering training:
Functional: Finance, marketing, strategy, design… Personal: risk-taking, listen to customer, think beyond utilitarian, negotiation skill, business acumen, open-minded… Story teller + analytical thinker
MBA
Before
In school
Know your self Future plan Culture shock Structured thinking Diversity Selling yourself
After
We’ll see…
Find your passion Life will connect the dots. Live as you will die soon.
多元化的成功
Everything will be fine!
Find your passion – some tips
Experience it, and talk to people!
Define your own success Avoid sunk-cost bias Think wild - Everything is possible Aim high 氣度決定高度，格局決定成就
What to consider about a job? (what motivate you!?) Tangible: Job assignment Financials Title/Reputation Organizational power Location/Travel Learning Impact
Intangible: Job nature: creational. operational. diversity. team. communication… Culture People Opportunity Networking Social impact
50/50 rule: contribute 50% of a job by your expertise to learn the other 50%
So, what’s next?
Enjoy your life! Step out of comfort zone. Be open. 50/50 rule Create creditability and build your confidence Be realistic and socially responsible
Maslow’s triangle
Find your passion: toolbox
Think deep What stay you up? What motivate you? The happiest moment? Key change in life? 10 years from now? How do you want to be remembered?
What motivate you?
Tool:
Contact: Sean Chi
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Financial Title/Reputation Power/Authorization Learning Impact Altruism Diversity
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