Without a shadow of a doubt, this is one of the best articles I have read recently, and it encompasses all the key traits that make a great Demand Planner.
Difficult to pick up just a few key points, as all of them are too valuable to be left out, but here I go:
- The difference between success and failure may not be dependent on intellect or even analytical ability, but on leadership skills.
- They are not afraid of voicing their opinions and lead from the front, bringing solutions, not problems.
- They will work on being able to express ideas or information clearly and if they do this while seeking to understand the other person’s needs and concerns.
- They follow less their gut instinct and try to find a quantitative basis for an idea.
- They demonstrate an interest in personal learning and development, seek feedback from multiple sources about how to improve and develop.
- They are being able to communicate risk and uncertainty.
- They are creative in their approaches and are not afraid to try something new. They are not locked in on the way we used to do things, they do not work in a silo, they collaborate with others and finally, they are very customer-centric, focusing on adding value both internally and externally.
- They have the ability to stand strong and be wrong with confidence. They are not afraid to take chances and learn from their setbacks and failed attempts.
http://demand-planning.com/2019/02/26/7-characteristics-of-demand-planning-rock-stars/
