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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 a Senior Project Manager in Science Policy
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 a Vice President in Consulting
Being self-employed, motivation is a key component to moving my business forward. Without a "boss" or other team members propelling me forward, I have to rely on my own motivation to seek out new clients, improve on my methodology, and ensure that my work is getting done.
Motivation as a Computational Scientist in Data Science
The professional indicated this transferable skill is important in their position, but did not provide specific examples.
Motivation as a Director, Bioinformatics and Data Science in Data Science
The professional indicated this transferable skill is important in their position, but did not provide specific examples.
Motivation as a Chief Policy Director in Science Policy
The professional indicated this transferable skill is important in their position, but did not provide specific examples.
Motivation as a Clinical Scientist in Regulatory and Clinical Affairs
Clinical scientists deal with huge projects; it is important to be highly motivated in order to succeed.
Motivation as an Assistant Dean in Academia
The professional indicated this transferable skill is important in their position, but did not provide specific examples.
Motivation as a Medical Science Liaison in Field Science
Just as in the process of conducting cutting-edge research, there are times that things do not go as planned. Therefore, understanding what your motivation is or what is your why is extremely important to get through rough or long days. What is it that makes you wake up every day and say “let’s go!”
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