Colorado Senior Associate AD for External Operations Alexis Williams joins ADU’s Steph Garcia Cichosz at the 2024 PACnet to share the secret to success in external operations. Williams, who was the recipient of Paciolan’s Star Award in Huntington Beach, reflects on the growth of Colorado’s external units due to the department’s embrace of emerging markets and the recent hire of Football Head Coach Deion Sanders as well as how her experience in live entertainment impacts her approach to leadership. Williams also discusses the importance of personalizing one’s management approach to accommodate different personalities and learning styles, and emphasizes the need for team bonding and team building in order to develop a unit that can row in the same direction.
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