 Recently, I was talking with a group at a networking event about their experiences with their managers and the promotion pathway within their organizations. One point we discussed was about how, too often, a person is given responsibility for supervising and leading others without any consideration of their management or leadership abilities. They advance to that leadership role based on their technical competence and tenure with the company without the requisite leadership competencies.
As often happens for me, the next morning an article about this the very same topic arrived in my inbox.
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 I work with and am connected to many people through my community and network. It keeps me energized and engaged in my work – to truly know so many people, and to share in their lives, work, and careers. Over the past while, several people have been going through job changes – some chosen, some not – and these often lead to reflections on goals and priorities as well as lessons about seeking new roles and work.
 Recently, someone asked me how I think about the remaining time in my life. Not because of anything immediate or impending - just as part of conversation of how we use our time, and whether or not we can truly make it more productive.
 January and time to revisit priorities and goals, both from last year and for the year ahead. I had some time over the holidays to reflect and plan ahead, including my annual review of priorities and how things are lining up. My 2023 priorities will carry forward into 2024, but how did I do in 2023, the year that was.
Here's a review of my priorities and how they stacked up last year.  Last year, I started a new program called the Leadership Square*. Modelled after the concept of a Mastermind Group, the Square is a monthly-ish virtual gathering to talk about leadership, work, balance, and all manner of topics. I provide a topic and some suggested reading, and then those who are interest gather in the virtual square for discussion.
The topic for February’s Square was passion and purpose. |
Who is Robyn?
My career as a research project manager is rewarding, dynamic, challenging, and fun. I'm looking forward to sharing my knowledge and experience in communication, organization, and common sense approaches in research management and leadership, and to enabling others to learn and grow in this exciting career. 
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