Not everyone learns at the same pace. This should not surprise anyone. And the best way to learn is by making mistakes. Lord knows, I have made more than my fair share, but that’s not to say I don’t have a great deal yet to learn. Group projects can be a blessing and a curse at the same time. The blessing comes when you leverage each member’s strength and more often than not, their strength differs from yours. The recipe for success is when everyone pours different talents into the bowl, and, when mixed together, they blend. But when a member’s weakness has direct impact on the success of the entire group, it becomes a curse. As Team Leader, my personal struggle is allowing others to make mistakes. It’s tough stepping back and allowing others to make things happen. I would do everything if I could. I would take the reins, take control and just go. Being the only one with previous related experience, I must allow others the opportunity to learn; to be responsible and accountable. I must allow them to make mistakes and give them the opportunity to learn. This is tough. It’s like watching my daughter learn how to print. How easy it would be to do it for her, to guide her hand or have her trace letters. But, in order for her to really learn, she must do it all by herself. I have to step back, observe, encourage, motivate, reassure and praise. So, while the rest are learning to take the reins, I am learning to loosen my grip.
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Shauna QuinnNo stranger to taking the road less travelled, I must admit those not so great choices made me who I am and led me to where I am right now, which happens to be exactly where I am supposed to be. Archives
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