Professor Michael Smith’s lecture on project management during the Bridge to Business Program helped me to further understand my leadership goals for the next few years. During Professor Smith’s lecture, I realized that every aspect of my professional life is an unofficial project, which I really enjoy managing. Often, the roles and experiences I have thrived in have been unofficial project management positions. From my internship with the Women’s Resource Center to End Domestic Violence to my job as an Agnes Scott College Center for Writing and Speaking tutor, I have worked and thrived in several project management roles.
I was very drawn to the efficiency and structure of project management. Risk register, stakeholder register, and stakeholder management were especially fascinating for me. I realized that I often naturally organize my thoughts using these factors. Therefore, I learned that I want a job where I can manage projects like Professor Smith described and I am even interested in pursuing a project management certification in the future. As I apply for jobs over the next year, I plan to keep an eye out for positions that provide opportunities to lead projects so that I can follow this interest.
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