Be different Quote by David Kay
“I do believe we have to understand why reality turned out to be different than expectations and estimates. But you have more public service - certainly many of you - than I have ever had, and you recognize that this is not unusual.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Public service conference, 2018
Understanding reality versus expectations is essential; public service experience is rare and valuable.
In simple terms: Know the gap between expectations and reality.
Key Takeaway
Learn from public service experience.
Themes
reality
expectations
public service
Mood
reflective
inquisitive
Type
leadership
policy
When to use this quote
- policy planning
- project management
- risk mitigation
Key Concepts
risk assessment
experience valuation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we better align expectations with reality?
- What lessons does public service teach?
A Different Perspective
Public service may not be comparable across fields.
