Alexandre CostaScrum Master| Integer Consulting - Pictet technologiesLoures, Portugal
Being wrong is the key to success in a world that’s operating on the edge of uncertainty. But that’s the way to get to an answer no one thought about. It’s counterintuitive.We want to race to solve something when confronted with challenge. Instead, step back and create conditions that make you wrong. The questions will surface and unlock the window of an answer that otherwise would not have come.
So concluding PRACTICE BEING WRONG is good, as project manager what is your interpretation about this thoughts, how do you practice being wrong? Saving Changes...
Thomas WalentaGlobal Project Economy ExpertHackenheim, Germany
Alexandre, my take is
Strong Leaders are not afraid of ANYTHING
Strong leaders are humble, they know they know not enough, they ask for help, they do not brag, they do not think they are something special, and understand that learning and maturing is best achieved by failing and getting up again (resilience).
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1 reply by Alexandre Costa
Feb 22, 2020 5:41 AM
Alexandre Costa
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Thomas,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts , they're enlighten as ever.
Product Operations Program ManagerBarcelona, Cataluña, Spain
I resonate Thomas comments. Leaders are susceptible to fail, and they do. The way leaders react to failure and learn from it to avoid repeating it in the future, these could be considered traits of a good leader.
However, leaders have a limited number of chances. A leader has the vision, a unique vision. If this vision proves unsuccessful repeated times, credibility is out the window. Therefore, it is important to learn fast if a leader wishes to preserve its special aurea.
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Feb 22, 2020 5:50 AM
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Eduard,
Thank you for participating in this debate. I agree with you in the overall, but I think that depends of the kind of leadership. If it is a leader of a scientific research lab for example, they are use to be wrong a lot of times, the margin to fail is high in the other kind of business the margin fail could be low. It's also depends of the organizational culture and tolerance to risk, experiment and failure.
Alexandre
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Alexandre CostaScrum Master| Integer Consulting - Pictet technologiesLoures, Portugal
Feb 22, 2020 5:23 AM
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Alexandre, my take is
Strong Leaders are not afraid of ANYTHING
Strong leaders are humble, they know they know not enough, they ask for help, they do not brag, they do not think they are something special, and understand that learning and maturing is best achieved by failing and getting up again (resilience).
Thomas,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts , they're enlighten as ever.
Alexandre Saving Changes...
Alexandre CostaScrum Master| Integer Consulting - Pictet technologiesLoures, Portugal
Feb 22, 2020 5:37 AM
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I resonate Thomas comments. Leaders are susceptible to fail, and they do. The way leaders react to failure and learn from it to avoid repeating it in the future, these could be considered traits of a good leader.
However, leaders have a limited number of chances. A leader has the vision, a unique vision. If this vision proves unsuccessful repeated times, credibility is out the window. Therefore, it is important to learn fast if a leader wishes to preserve its special aurea.
Eduard,
Thank you for participating in this debate. I agree with you in the overall, but I think that depends of the kind of leadership. If it is a leader of a scientific research lab for example, they are use to be wrong a lot of times, the margin to fail is high in the other kind of business the margin fail could be low. It's also depends of the organizational culture and tolerance to risk, experiment and failure.
Alexandre
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1 reply by Eduard Hernandez
Feb 22, 2020 7:23 AM
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Dear Alexandre,
Before becoming a PM I have worked several years in laboratories doing research activities. The research lead had to have a vision on how to achieve the most meaningful outcome. As subject matter expert, this leader cannot afford to repeatedly carry out experiments that lead to nowhere. Again, the vision is the key. If this vision takes 20 years to develop, that's fine, a true leader will be able to pull the team through and keep the engagement to the sufficient level in order to achieve the long term goals.
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Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Being a leader does not equate to being right or wrong, rather the courage to elicit dialogue, spark something, question, show strength through humility, etc.
Product Operations Program ManagerBarcelona, Cataluña, Spain
Feb 22, 2020 5:50 AM
Replying to Alexandre Costa
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Eduard,
Thank you for participating in this debate. I agree with you in the overall, but I think that depends of the kind of leadership. If it is a leader of a scientific research lab for example, they are use to be wrong a lot of times, the margin to fail is high in the other kind of business the margin fail could be low. It's also depends of the organizational culture and tolerance to risk, experiment and failure.
Alexandre
Dear Alexandre,
Before becoming a PM I have worked several years in laboratories doing research activities. The research lead had to have a vision on how to achieve the most meaningful outcome. As subject matter expert, this leader cannot afford to repeatedly carry out experiments that lead to nowhere. Again, the vision is the key. If this vision takes 20 years to develop, that's fine, a true leader will be able to pull the team through and keep the engagement to the sufficient level in order to achieve the long term goals. Saving Changes...
Luis BrancoCEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, LdªCarcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal
Dear Alexandre Thanks for this question
I would say that any sensible person is aware that he makes mistakes, recognizes them and is willing to learn and change
A strong leader does not lose focus on his purpose (Mandela, Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi) despite being told they are wrong :-)
A strong leader aligns their behaviors and attitudes with the principles that govern humanity
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1 reply by Alexandre Costa
Feb 22, 2020 9:15 AM
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Dear Luis,
Thank you for sharing your opinion, indeed you chosen 3 great leaders, very similar in the way how they exercise their leadership.
I believe we have two responsibilities in this regard:
1. Create a culture where experimentation is natural - emphasize psychological safety.
2. Model experimentation with those who report to us or work for us. For example, if someone has an idea, rather than spending tons of time analyzing/paralyzing, challenge them to construct an experiment to test the merits of the idea and provide the support and funding for that experiment.
Kiron
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1 reply by Alexandre Costa
Feb 22, 2020 9:17 AM
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Kiron,
Thanks for give your contribution.
That are two effective ways to practice being wrong to find what is right.
Alexandre
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Alexandre CostaScrum Master| Integer Consulting - Pictet technologiesLoures, Portugal
Feb 22, 2020 7:17 AM
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Being a leader does not equate to being right or wrong, rather the courage to elicit dialogue, spark something, question, show strength through humility, etc.
Adrew,
Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Alexandre Saving Changes...
Abdelhamid CHELGHOUMProject construction manager | Sonatrach groupBatna, Batna, Algeria
Dear Alexandre, the only way to learn is going ahead, never be afraid to be wrong there is always someone to flag or correct and need to be accepted positively thanks Hamid
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1 reply by Alexandre Costa
Feb 22, 2020 9:18 AM
Alexandre Costa
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Abdelhamid,
Thanks for your opinion, I totally agree with you.
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