One thing I really appreciated and enjoyed about the project management and enterprise integration courses is that all the new concepts and technical information being introduced in the class, including paradigms and paradigm shift. I still remember the video we watched in the class and the story about how Swiss “failed to patent or market the quartz watch, even though they invented it, because they couldn't shift paradigms”. That’s my first impression about paradigms. For me, paradigm seems all about changes and how you react to the changes.
After some research, I found out paradigms can be described as a set of assumption, beliefs, philosophies, and the way of doing things. They are habits and processes. We all have our own paradigms, but we may not notice them until they changes. When the “traditional way of thinking” switches to “new way of thinking”, paradigm shift happened. Paradigm shift is a different view of same things and it is a change in perspective. It could be happened everyday because of new technology, new knowledge, new people, and new circumstances. For example, when we first started the Project Management course, how many of us really think we could have a career in Project Management, it seems so difficult and so irrelevant to an accountant; but in two months, by doing a case study, we experienced a project management through setting up project scope, developing project schedule, preparing estimated budget, and assigning task etc. We learned not only the technical skill, but also the soft skill through the communication and cooperation while working with the team members. Now after two months, I believe many of us including myself are not so afraid of project management and would be more confident when we are assigned a project at work.
I believe there is more personal paradigm shifts happened comparing one year ago. I just realized this today after an interview with Robert Half. The interview was in the morning, a lady and a gentleman talked to me about my experiences, education, and expectation for the next job and plan for the future. The conversation was enjoyable and finally the gentleman said: “you look very professional, and your communication skill is very good, we should be able to send you out very soon.” I was very happy, not just because what he said, the real reason is I am more confident with myself and my language, I cannot wait to meet my new employer and new colleagues, and cannot wait to start my new journey in Vancouver. I am very sure I am not the one just want to enjoy my quite and peaceful life without thinking too much about CGA. All those new concepts and new technology information we learned makes me feel young and active, makes me excited about the changes in the world; and makes me want to make some difference, and want to be part of it again…
“Paradigm shift", http://skepdic.com/paradigm.html
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