I have some experience working in biotech, in the medical field, and in pharma, and from what I have seen, the practical knowledge and networking are much more influential in building a career than the academic information. I love learning…   Read more»

“Do you think companies sometimes rush through the initiating phase because they want to start development quickly?”  I believe this may be one reason a company might rush through the initiating phase – spending more time on it means spending…   Read more»

Many of the skills you and others in this thread mention, such as communication, motivating others, and collaboration skills, come under the category of soft skills. This made me think of a pattern I have noticed, in which people who…   Read more»

Though it is not possible to please everyone and incorporate everyone’s feedback in a project, there is definitely a balance to be struck between staying on track and respecting others’ opinions. One strategy I have seen companies use is having…   Read more»

Regarding personal growth and development in the workplace, I have found that it is very important to be open to feedback and accept it with grace. Especially for a young person just starting out in their career, there will be…   Read more»

Every now and then, I come across people who genuinely love the path they have chosen and find it so fulfilling that they couldn’t see themselves anywhere else. For example, a professor who loves their work because every day they…   Read more»