There it is! The second part of the amazing Alumni Stories. Enjoy reading
Tobias Anliker, Project Manger 2012
Swisspower Energy AG as Project Leader Energy Logistics
Thinking back, what are your memories of 2011’s project?
Besides visiting companies, the strongest memories I have are the ones of the people. Especially the kids: we shared an entire afternoon playing soccer with kids living in the slums, that was a unique experience.
Which valuable job-skills did you acquire from being a project manager?
One thing is to look at an issue from different angles. I realized that not going straight forward as you usually but instead putting yourself in the other person’s shoes, helps to find new solutions. I also learned to be spontaneous and to quickly adjust to a situation.
Any tips for our delegation?
Whenever you are on a trip, have your eyes and ears open. Observe and listen to people and sometimes you understand their conversations based on their body language! Maybe this is a more psychological and less business related tip, but it is certainly something that helps you learn more about a culture.