Lessons learned are a constant source of wisdom that we acquire in the course of each new project of which we are part. Certain lessons linger in our minds because they taught us something very significant. ¿What is that important lesson learned that you have never forgotten to this day? Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Veronica, my most precious lesson learned was that what's more important than reaching the top, is staying there. We normally think that reaching the top is it, but as a matter of fact, staying on the top is much more difficult and requires so much resilience and hardwork.
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1 reply by Fabian Crosa
May 20, 2024 10:09 PM
Fabian Crosa
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Llegar a la cumbre no es un destino final, sino más bien una cima en un viaje continuo de desafíos y oportunidades. La humildad y la resiliencia son esenciales para navegar por los altibajos de la vida, aprender de los contratiempos y mantener una actitud positiva. El verdadero éxito radica en disfrutar del viaje y crecer con cada experiencia.
Mine comes back to the first value statement from the Manifesto for Agile Software Development: Individuals & interactions over processes & tools. Early in my career, I focused too much on the latter and after some tough lessons learned, I realized the importance of the former.
Kiron
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1 reply by Fabian Crosa
May 20, 2024 10:11 PM
Fabian Crosa
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I agree, the agile manifesto should be the guide for every PM
PMO Leader | Speaker & Mentor | Content Leader – PMOGA Latin America
Hub| Catholic University of UruguayMontevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
En un proyecto, el recurso más importante es el equipo humano. Las personas que componen el equipo aportan las habilidades, el conocimiento, la creatividad y la colaboración necesarias para completar con éxito el proyecto. Sin un equipo competente y motivado, incluso los mejores planes y recursos materiales pueden no ser suficientes para lograr los objetivos del proyecto. Saving Changes...
PMO Leader | Speaker & Mentor | Content Leader – PMOGA Latin America
Hub| Catholic University of UruguayMontevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
May 20, 2024 3:09 PM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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Veronica, my most precious lesson learned was that what's more important than reaching the top, is staying there. We normally think that reaching the top is it, but as a matter of fact, staying on the top is much more difficult and requires so much resilience and hardwork.
Llegar a la cumbre no es un destino final, sino más bien una cima en un viaje continuo de desafíos y oportunidades. La humildad y la resiliencia son esenciales para navegar por los altibajos de la vida, aprender de los contratiempos y mantener una actitud positiva. El verdadero éxito radica en disfrutar del viaje y crecer con cada experiencia. Saving Changes...
PMO Leader | Speaker & Mentor | Content Leader – PMOGA Latin America
Hub| Catholic University of UruguayMontevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
May 20, 2024 6:41 PM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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Verónica -
Mine comes back to the first value statement from the Manifesto for Agile Software Development: Individuals & interactions over processes & tools. Early in my career, I focused too much on the latter and after some tough lessons learned, I realized the importance of the former.
Kiron
I agree, the agile manifesto should be the guide for every PM Saving Changes...
PMO Leader | Speaker & Mentor | Content Leader – PMOGA Latin America
Hub| Catholic University of UruguayMontevideo, Montevideo, Uruguay
May 20, 2024 7:21 PM
Replying to Maria Hrabikova
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I would summarize my most valuable lessons learned with a quote by Scott Galloway: "Nothing is as good or bad as it seems."
You're right, the most important thing is always to do your best. Saving Changes...
George FreemanThought Leader | Author | Architect| Florida, United States
Veronica,
I’ve habitually encapsulated my lessons learned into short quotes, putting a little humor into them, thus making them more memorable for myself and others.
Here’s one of my first that I put to memory:
- Projects, like life, are unpredictable; accepting this fact mitigates the likelihood of you spending more time on your therapist’s couch digging yourself out of the PIT (Project Induced Trauma).
George
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1 reply by Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz
Jun 27, 2024 11:52 AM
Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz
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George,
It's a good idea to have a collection of short quotes about lessons learned. Surely the addition of a bit of humor makes the quote more enjoyable.
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