What went well?

The progress I made; what was achieved and done

We helped our students to finalize their products and prepared for their presentations. I am proud to see their progress in both digital skills and personal growth. We also networked with people from diverse backgrounds, such as former NASA workers, the CEO of Timothy Smith Network, parents, students, etc.

What could have been done differently?

Things that did not get done and/or could be changed

I could have been more proactive in networking with others. Due to my introvertism and the language barrier, I was quite passive at first and did not speak much.

What did I learn about myself when working with others?

Contributions, behaviours and values I exhibited

Being passive will make you miss out on lots of opportunities. I was surprised when the other scholars actively asked for resources and connections. Although this is not a common practice in Hong Kong, I do not see why not.

What did I learn about leadership?

Leadership attributes and insights I developed

You need to constantly improve and sharpen yourself for potential opportunities. I could have expanded my network broader if I have better English and greater confidence. Both of these skills require time to build and I should pay more effort on improving them.

What do I want to develop or focus on next?

What I still need to develop

I want to develop my skills in networking with people who seem to be more authoritative. I was very comfortable networking with my fellow scholars and we have built a strong working and personal relationship. However, I felt a bit nervous when talking to the CEO, guest speakers, and professors. I should work on my self-confidence and practice networking more.