Experience is one of the most valuable assets a project professional can have. It helps us identify risks earlier, make faster decisions, and avoid repeating mistakes.
However, I sometimes wonder whether experience can also become a constraint.
Have you ever found yourself saying:
- "We've tried that before."
- "This is how we've always done it."
- "That approach won't work."
While experience provides valuable lessons, it can also unintentionally limit new ideas, emerging practices, or different ways of solving problems.
I'm curious to hear the community's perspective:
- Have you ever seen experience become a barrier to innovation or change?
- How do you balance lessons learned from the past with openness to new approaches?
- As project leaders, how can we leverage experience without becoming overly attached to established ways of working?
In a profession that values both continuous improvement and proven practices, finding that balance seems increasingly important.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and experiences.
Community Champion
