It's been a long time since my last entry and a lot has transpired. The company I work for has implemented SAP. That was a great learning experience as people from around the world were brought together. When this happens there is a new knowledge pool to be gleaned. However, unless you contribute to the pool, you do not learn as you could.

I'm not saying just listening isn't good, but contributing to a project has many different forms.

1)  Leading input on a process
2)  Debating a process
3)  Loosing the debate

Now, I'm the kind of person who drives thoughts and has a plan to execute these into measurable actions, and loosing a debatable decision does not feel good. In fact, I can get down right pissy, but this is where standing back and evaluating the situation is the right course instead of saying "I'm right on this".

Contributing to a project sometime requires standing back and listening to others whether they be contractors, business people, or your peers. I can guarentee someone has been where you are and done what you're trying to do. There really isn't anything new, just different ways of doing something and timing in implementation. So the next time process improvement comes up, it may be the right course of action, but wrong time, or you could be wrong in your plan. Listen to others, that is contribution!