Project Management Happy Hour 040 - I’m a WHAT?! What’s the point of personality assessments?
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Nov 12, 2018 Fai Mo, an accomplished project management and technology leader with experience across various sectors, joins the discussion on personality assessments. He shares insights on using StrengthsFinder to enhance team dynamics and management skills. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding individual strengths for improved collaboration. Fai emphasizes trusting your instincts in leadership and the valuable lessons learned from past experiences. Overall, it's a deep dive into leveraging personality tools for personal and team growth in the workplace.
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Trust but Verify Lesson
- Fai Mo trusted a team member's progress without verification, and a kickoff meeting fell apart as a result.
- He learned to trust but verify to avoid such project mishaps.
Project Management: Art and Science
- Project management blends the science of tools with the art of applying them effectively.
- Personality assessments aid the art by helping PMs adapt soft skills to their unique style.
Power of Strength-Based Development
- StrengthsFinder focuses on positive psychology, highlighting what is right with people rather than their flaws.
- Investing energy in developing strengths yields far greater results than fixing weaknesses.
