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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow is Planview different from other companies you\u2019ve worked for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
When I started, Planview was a small company. It\u2019s grown but still kept many great things about small companies. People care about each other, and it doesn\u2019t feel as distant as a large corporation. The leadership does a good job of keeping that feeling. We value our team and collaboration. There aren\u2019t politics here because everyone is open, honest, and supportive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the biggest lesson you\u2019ve learned as you\u2019ve moved up in your career?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
As a creative person, I\u2019ve learned not to take criticism personally. People aren\u2019t criticizing you as a person; they\u2019re critiquing the project\u2019s outcome. We\u2019re all working towards the same goal. If you design something that doesn\u2019t meet the mark, no one\u2019s trying to say you don\u2019t have talent. There\u2019s another solution that might be better, so work at it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do you manage your work\/life balance?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve learned not to be so rigid about separating life and work. When I was younger, I set firm boundaries. As soon as it was 5:00, it was personal time. But inevitably, I would think about work and get down on myself. As I got older, I realized it\u2019s good to think about work outside work. I often figure things out for my creative work when doing the dishes or going on a run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Are there any experiences in your life that you feel contributed to your professional success?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
A few years into my career, I quit my job and moved to Japan for three years. It had always been a dream of mine. I didn\u2019t have a job or a place to stay, but eventually, I got settled and found work. That experience taught me to be resilient and resourceful. I learned that a lot of things are possible that might seem impossible if you work hard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What makes your team so effective?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I collaborate with the contract designers through one of Planview’s solutions, ProjectPlace. We use it through the entire process, from content creation to design and review. This allows us to collaborate quickly because we can attach files and comment on different versions of our designs.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
From your perspective, why is Planview a great place to work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
There are a lot of employee resource groups to bring people together. We have a group dedicated to people of color who can discuss their challenges and have speakers talk about what we\u2019re dealing with as a group. I\u2019m happy that Planview recognizes different groups and looks for employee leaders who want to get involved and share with other people about these issues that we have in common. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What motivates you while working?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
I like to help with other people\u2019s work and contribute to the process. With my work, I get to help people communicate what they want through assets or programs. I find a lot of motivation in the fact that my work is helping many people in and out of the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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