We (project managers) are curious individuals and continuous learners - to stop and think about our strengths and weaknesses is critical to us. Workshops, training, mentoring are great examples of how to enhance and to cultivate our expertise. When everything is changing around us, we cannot stay the same.
I couldn't agree with you more, Joao. Saving Changes...
LORI WILSONRETIRED - Technical Project Manager| RETIRED - LifePoint HealthClarkston, Wa, United States
Joao: Figure out how to skillfully tap dance on a moving floor without losing a beat and don't be afraid to learn new things or share knowledge with others.
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1 reply by Joao Sarmento
Jan 06, 2020 12:24 PM
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Hi Lori,
I was just reading your reply with a smile in my face visualizing a PM as performing "Lord of the Dance" or the "Nutcracker"... :)
Never missing a beat, constantly learning and sharing is required of most of us. Your words remind me of "Take more chances, dance more dances", because only when we get out of our confort zone we get in the learning zone :)
Joao: Figure out how to skillfully tap dance on a moving floor without losing a beat and don't be afraid to learn new things or share knowledge with others.
Hi Lori,
I was just reading your reply with a smile in my face visualizing a PM as performing "Lord of the Dance" or the "Nutcracker"... :)
Never missing a beat, constantly learning and sharing is required of most of us. Your words remind me of "Take more chances, dance more dances", because only when we get out of our confort zone we get in the learning zone :)
Thanks for sharing your thoughts! Saving Changes...
Gail KaufmanRetired (former project manager)CT, United States
I learned that clients place a high value on a PM’s ability to demonstrate flexibility. The most positive feedback received from a client in 2019 was that I was able to pivot swiftly to accommodate the client’s schedule, rearranging meetings and agenda topics on short notice as needed.
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1 reply by Joao Sarmento
Jan 09, 2020 1:13 AM
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Good one, Gail!
I believe that flexibility is key in this ever-changing world.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. said that "a true champion adapts to anything" and Stephen Hawking stated that "intelligence is the ability to adapt to change".
Your client's praise of you is well deserved. Congratulations!
I learned that clients place a high value on a PM’s ability to demonstrate flexibility. The most positive feedback received from a client in 2019 was that I was able to pivot swiftly to accommodate the client’s schedule, rearranging meetings and agenda topics on short notice as needed.
Good one, Gail!
I believe that flexibility is key in this ever-changing world.
Floyd Mayweather Jr. said that "a true champion adapts to anything" and Stephen Hawking stated that "intelligence is the ability to adapt to change".
Your client's praise of you is well deserved. Congratulations! Saving Changes...
Shahram KarimiRegional Liaison Manager in 7 Provinces & Project Management Expert| MTNIran (Islamic Republic of)
Make weekly plans for Personal Development on key required skills as : Leadership ?? Team building ?? Motivation ?? Communication ?? Influencing ?? Decision making ?? Political and cultural awareness ?? Negotiation ?? Trust building ?? Conflict management ?? Coaching
To become a world-calls Project Manager, we need to develop all mentioned characteristics & skills
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1 reply by Joao Sarmento
Jan 13, 2020 1:09 AM
Joao Sarmento
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Hi Shahram,
Nice feedback. Keep improving your tool belt and sharpening your tools seems very relevant in a highly demanding marketplace/world.
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." Abraham Lincoln
Make weekly plans for Personal Development on key required skills as : Leadership ?? Team building ?? Motivation ?? Communication ?? Influencing ?? Decision making ?? Political and cultural awareness ?? Negotiation ?? Trust building ?? Conflict management ?? Coaching
To become a world-calls Project Manager, we need to develop all mentioned characteristics & skills
Hi Shahram,
Nice feedback. Keep improving your tool belt and sharpening your tools seems very relevant in a highly demanding marketplace/world.
"Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe." Abraham Lincoln Saving Changes...
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