It'll be almost 5 decades, on May 25th, that the 35th President John F. Kennedy presented a bold challenge before a joint session of Congress; that is to send a man to the moon by the end of the decade. The 60's was a time of racing to the moon. This mission is well-known in project management circles as it clearly states an opportunity and a timeline. As history has shown, we've sent many astronauts to the moon and set much bigger goals for this country. By fulfilling this mission, it created many more opportunities for this country making it better.
Since 1979, starting as AsianMBA, NAAAP Seattle has had many people take on its leadership. Each and everyone doing so took on a commitment to make this organization better than when they found it. In other words, it's a promise to make a difference and fulfilling on that promise. This is a key principle for leadership. In fact, today, our 41st President Barak Obama is taking the lead on healthcare, the economy and environmental issues. You can see this principle in action.
Now turning it to you. Where can you make a promise in making a difference? For example, at work, does a process need redefining? Could you offer up assistance with a special project that aims at exceeding your organization's goals? Is there a business or personal relationship that needs attention? Or at home, can you promise to keep your room clean? Or in your community, help out a non-profit?
I have wanted to write about this topic since taking this role, but have waited to assess the needs of our chapter and to see what opportunities can benefit our membership the most. This is not to say that the efforts of the past weren't successful. Rather, it's because of their success and external factors not under their control that has created new opportunities for us. What's constant in all of this is that when all is said and done, this organization is ready for its next challenges and opportunities.
Regards,
Gil Gido
NAAAP Seattle
President
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