What is the primary subject area where you provide (or could provide) "thought leadership"?

George,

Probably did not understand well what i meant to say, or i did not explain well enough.
What i meant is when we base our explanation, article or what ever in an scientific theory is better to prove that theory is valid and well proved otherwise the foundation bases are not strong enough to support our conviction, so here enters critical thinking, the thought leadership evaluating all and contributing with there opinion.

A lot of changes in project management practices are result of innovation, technological advancement i never said that they were the driving factor of success.

Alexandre

Alexandre,

My interpretation of your last two comments is as follows (derived view):
- Unless one’s belief has a scientific foundation, assertions made are generally unsubstantiated and hence, lack value to the community.
- Critical thinking is a device purposed to the scientific realm.

I appreciate your viewpoint and recognize it has validity; however, the “scope of validity” is where we differ in opinion. When we look at the spectrum of “Science <--> Art,” we recognize that our field engages the full range. However, as I previously noted, I believe that the aspects which contribute most to successful projects relate to that which is art. I believe you will also find this spectrum is weighted as follows “Science 20% <--> Art 80%,” but that is opinion.

Articles that lend themselves to a scientific basis are often quite lengthy, which is why you will find that type of content in the “knowledge shelf” channel of this platform (i.e., feature content has stringent size limitations). In addition, this type of content is specialized and has a narrower audience. Bottom Line: We have a place for Science and Art in our profession and on this platform.

Adam Grant shows a matrix with givers and takers which can be agreeable or disagreeable. Those who contribute seem to be givers, which is a good thing.

He also said that the vast majority of people are agreeable people, my take on that is they might value respect more than honesty. Or they have other reasons I won't mention here out of respect.

I consider myself a disagreeable giver.

Good question, George!

I'd feel confident speaking about PMOs, agile, PPM, and risk management but do I feel that I'm a "thought leader"? That's a rarified title indeed...

Kiron

Dear George
Interesting your question
Thanks for sharing

I have been working for 40 years in the management profession

My biggest contribution may be in the areas of Strategy (with specific reference for some industries) of Management (today known as soft skills: Leadership, Personal Organization and Delegation, Negotiation, Teamwork, Decision making process, Conflict management, Meetings and Conducting meetings), Organization and management of training and Pedagogy.
Not to mention Project Management :-)