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Project Management Student Perspective Series#6- Project Management Leadership

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Stephen Robin Project Analyst Trainee| Ministry of Works and Transport Arima, Ari, Trinidad and Tobago
For any potential project management student that wants to become a leader in the field? What are the things they must do in order to accomplish such a feat?
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Rami Kaibni
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Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten Associates New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Stephen

Leadership is something that is born within a person and is nurtured by experience so the short answers is: Experience. Like they say: "Good Judgement comes from experience and experience comes from Bad Judgement".

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Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada
Surround yourself with leaders. When you were born and grew up, you were surrounded by leaders--parents, teachers, coaches-- and learned by their example and guidance. Continue learning through example and guidance from those around you.

In the words of Catherine Aird: "If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning."
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Jan 21, 2022 12:23 PM
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Good point. In a scenario where there is a deficit of leaders or bad leadership. Can one grow into a great leader with minimal examples and guidance?
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Stephen Robin Project Analyst Trainee| Ministry of Works and Transport Arima, Ari, Trinidad and Tobago
Jan 21, 2022 9:18 AM
Replying to Stéphane Parent
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Surround yourself with leaders. When you were born and grew up, you were surrounded by leaders--parents, teachers, coaches-- and learned by their example and guidance. Continue learning through example and guidance from those around you.

In the words of Catherine Aird: "If you can't be a good example, then you'll just have to be a horrible warning."
Good point. In a scenario where there is a deficit of leaders or bad leadership. Can one grow into a great leader with minimal examples and guidance?
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1 reply by Stéphane Parent
Jan 21, 2022 9:06 PM
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Most of our life we learn on our own. Sometimes we see people we want to emulate. Sometimes we see people who show us what we don't want to be or do. A truly wise woman taught me that I have something to learn from everyone I encounter.

Finally, don't underestimate the power of failure: it is the shortcut to success.
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Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada
Jan 21, 2022 12:23 PM
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Good point. In a scenario where there is a deficit of leaders or bad leadership. Can one grow into a great leader with minimal examples and guidance?
Most of our life we learn on our own. Sometimes we see people we want to emulate. Sometimes we see people who show us what we don't want to be or do. A truly wise woman taught me that I have something to learn from everyone I encounter.

Finally, don't underestimate the power of failure: it is the shortcut to success.

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