Jamie Goode, Training & Development Manager, On Cultivating A Learning Environment To Meet Individual & Company Goals

Questions

Q: How long have you been with Winston?

Jamie Goode: I have been with Winston for 8.5 years.

Q: What do you enjoy most about working at Winston?

Jamie Goode: The Team. I’m very fortunate to work with an incredible group of people. Each person has different strengths and perspectives that come together to work collaboratively to meet common goals.

Q: What skills or qualities do you think are most important for your role?

Jamie Goode: The ability to understand the needs of the individual teammates while pairing with the company’s overall goals to strategically design and deliver an effective training program.

Q: What project or accomplishment are you particularly proud of?

Jamie Goode: One of the accomplishments I am most proud of from my time here at Winston is expanding the footprint of the Training & Development Department and cultivating a positive learning culture. It’s extremely rewarding to see the growth of the Winston Teammates from their initial onboarding through their professional success and career advancement.

Q: How did you start your career, and what inspired you to join Winston?

Jamie Goode: It was a great opportunity to utilize the skills and knowledge I gained in my prior roles to develop local talent.

Q: Do you have any advice for someone starting out in your field?

Jamie Goode: The field of Training & Development is fluid and continues to evolve…there is always room for growth and improvement. Be patient, be humble, learn from others, and continue to develop yourself.

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