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Motivation as a Senior Project Manager in Academia
Motivating others within the organization and the organization as a whole is important. When motivation was feeling especially low in the midst of the pandemic, I instituted twice weekly check-ins for our team where people could sign on to Zoom and join others to chat and connect. I also started offering a meet up just for parents. These groups have helped to keep motivation and address potential barriers to motivation during this challenging time.
Motivation as an Assistant Dean in Academia
The professional indicated this transferable skill is important in their position, but did not provide specific examples.