Career | Seeking for Advice

 "Your strategic network consists of outposts—individuals who work on the horizon of your world and can see into worlds beyond, both inside and outside your organization." - Linda A. Hill and Kent Lineback [1]

​"It is impossible to begin to learn that which one thinks one already knows. " - Epictetus

Focusing on the project's result, project managers would admit personal limitations and seek advice and thoughts to construct the best solution. The limits can be limited knowledge, lack of information, ignorance, or simply personal biases. Relying on past success experiences can also be problematic because things keep changing. The following are some recommended actions for handling this situation: 

• Recognize limitations of personal expertise and experiences 
• Convince the team and outside experts of candid suggestions 
• Follow the process for analyzing and accepting advice 

In summary, we don't need to know all the answers but when and how to seek the correct answers. ​It's better to borrow great ideas from various sources than get stuck while solely relying on our own opinions. ​

​Interview Questions

• Tell me about a time you struggled to complete a task or project. What did you do?​​

Resources 

1. ​“The Three Networks You Need” on hbr.org, March 3, 2011 (product #H006X5).