Web directors handle a variety of tasks in their everyday work, so it\u2019s important for them to have a wide range of skills.<\/p>\n
Of course, it goes without saying that web directors need to be knowledgeable about website creation and the IT industry. However, after working for a web director for over 10 years, I have come to realize that being a good web director isn\u2019t only about your knowledge of the industry. There are other skills that are actually more important.<\/p>\n
In this week\u2019s blog post, I would like to introduce the three skills I think are of the utmost importance for web directors, based on my own experience as a web director.<\/p>\n
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Web directors are responsible for keeping projects on the right path and making sure that the project achieves its goals.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m sure most of you have had to deal with at least one difficult client who made requests that just weren\u2019t feasible.<\/p>\n
Although we need to treat our clients with respect, the customer isn\u2019t always right.<\/p>\n
Web directors must endeavor to guide the project on the right path to success, even if this leads to some conflict with clients along the way. Only then can you call yourself a professional web director.<\/p>\n
Web directors always need to think 3 or 4 steps ahead.<\/p>\n
One quote that I like to keep in mind is “expect the worst, but do your best.”<\/p>\n
By keeping the worst-case scenario in mind, and coming up with the best method to deal with that situation, you\u2019ll be prepared no matter what happens.<\/p>\n
For example, each time I send an email, I think:<\/p>\n
“How will the recipient feel when they read this email?”<\/p>\n
“What kind of questions will they have?”<\/p>\n
Imagining their response ahead of time can help you realize what information you should include from the beginning, eliminating unnecessary replies and streamlining your work.<\/p>\n
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It\u2019s extremely important for web directors to correctly understand what the client is saying.<\/p>\n
In addition to paying attention to the client\u2019s actual words, whether communicated verbally or through email, we also need to consider the emotions hidden behind their words.<\/p>\n
Humans are emotionally driven creatures. Ignoring\u00a0 those emotions can cause problems and offend people, even if the response is technically \u201ccorrect.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to be able to accurately understand both the meaning and emotions of words.<\/p>\n
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What did you think? Are these things that you\u2019re already consciously putting into practice in your own work as a web director?<\/p>\n
The success or failure of a project depends on its director.<\/p>\n
I hope that both the people who read this article and I myself can continue to improve our skills and grow in our careers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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