Valerio Marino MBA (left)
Geschäftsführer (CEO)
1.How did your studies in the USA help in your current position?
Quite a lot. Working with different people from various cultures across the globe helps to understand differences. Further, the fact that the whole program is in the US made me stronger as a person and helped me to prepare for unexpected situations and develop an ability to respond.
2. What was the most valuable lesson you learned in your education at CIBU?
I learned techniques for problem solving and an understanding of the ways in which people think and react in different situations. More importantly, I learned to be respectful and empathetic in a variety of situations with my employees.
3. What was your favorite class? Why?
I enjoyed all of my classes and professors. But Judge Sturgeon’s class was different in a great way. We learned about the US legal system, and visiting a US court was a very good experience. The entrepreneurship course with Brian Hawkins was awesome including the study tour with visits to companies including Apple Inc. in Silicon Valley and San Francisco was more than a great experience.
4. What is the greatest challenge you see for your industry in today’s marketplace?
I would say making changes and understanding how a single change may affect others in the organization. It is difficult to make people comfortable with change even if they may not like the idea. Furthermore, it is difficult to make adjustments in cases where the change was not the right decision. I have learned that in these cases one has to restart the process and develop a new solution.
5. What would you say is the greatest change occurring in your industry?
Very difficult but I have simple answer. Since the whole world is changing at a frenetic pace, Dormero’s management and our team are prepared for and engaged in making the great changes necessary.
6. What’s the greatest pleasure you get in your work?
Working with smart and enthusiastic people. I enjoy seeing how important it is to be part of a system and transferring change through this system and our employees. Each step of the way it is vital to explain to the team how to act in the world of business and help them to find their own way, path by path.
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