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NO PROBLEM

If an issue comes up, don't make excuses. Figure out the solution.

It doesn't take much skill to spot a problem. The majority of project professionals around the world can see the obstacles in front of them-yet only a select few see the opportunities.

I strongly believe this is true regardless of a project manager's culture. However, I have found Spanish, Portuguese and Italian project managers to be more focused on problems than opportunities throughout the project life cycle. In contrast, most German project managers never give up when faced with a challenge. From them, I have learned to be analytical and persistent in dealing with problems-defining die issue and seeking out other ...

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