Juncal Garrido, CEO of consultancy service Russell Reynolds, gave a session at the Marketing and Sales Club at School in Economics. The speaker explained to the students her career path from when she started as a senior telecommunications engineer to her current position at Russell Reynolds: "Life can take you many places," said Juncal.

For Garrido, there are three elements core topic in a work space, especially at the beginning of the professional world. First, exceed expectations and anticipate needs. Secondly, you have to be positive and passionate. The speaker said: "You have to love what you do. Go to work with energy, passion and the desire to add value". Finally, "you have to know how to manage the topic of ambition. Be humble at all stages of our lives.

Juncal also emphasized some aspects or skills that new professionals should develop for a good job growth. First and foremost, acquiring the right experience and knowledge to perform the role. In addition, learn to "lead teams and build relationships". All this is important to maintain an "activemanagement of the professional degree program ". Other skills to be developed are interpersonal skills such as "a sense of humor or knowing how to transmit passion and enthusiasm," said Garrido.

Trends at Russell Reynolds

The context is increasingly changing. There has been a demographic growth and expansion of companies. New technologies have also contributed to the change with the massive use of cell phones. There are no borders in the market thanks to globalization. All this has various implications for both companies and workers. Among them is very important the management of social networks and the care of our brand staff.

Among the trends for companies, in particular, Russell Reynolds' strategic pillars are firstly, covering the digital aspect, as " offline companies need onlinetalent". The collection of data is very important as it provides very useful information. And finally, diversity and inclusion across the board. Having a variety of thoughts allows you to "have several angles" and broaden the possibilities.