“If you’re a small startup, it might be a good investment to attract a lot of
young developers,” Ms. Kanani says. “For another type of organization, though,
it might not add as much value.”
EAR TO THE GROUND
Ms. Kanani stays up-to-date on trends in her industry by reading blogs and
online forums, following thought leaders on Twitter and attending seminars and
networking events. When she’s particularly intrigued by a new idea, she runs it
by a small, trusted group of people she considers visionaries, including some
who are leaders in her organization. Getting their take on a trend helps her vet
new concepts—and builds early support for related changes, she says.
“If I hear about a cool new trend, and I’m working on a specific project or
program, I try to think about how this trend can impact it in the long run,” says
Ms. Kanani.
“If I hear about a
cool new trend, and
I’m working on a
specific project or
program, I try to
think about how this
trend can impact it
in the long run.”
—Sahar Kanani, PMP
