Here are some lessons learned (Other lessons will be posted soon. Please be back for the updated version):
On issue resolution/conflict management:
- “Dealing with the past will always be difficult” – Dansel McDaniel
- “It is important to make a compromise and decision at a certain time. Timing is always important on this.” – Peter Quinn
- “Shortened diplomacy will never deliver a solution. Solutions are delivered when people come face to face.” – Peter Quinn
On business/social enterprise:
- “The best business plan is having the person who has the ability to do it” – Emer of Dublin City University
- “Be prepared to take a risk.” Emer of DCU
- “The keys to success are: (a) vision to make a difference, (b) determination to do it, (c) confidence to do it, (d) believing that it is good, and (e) accept the possibility of failure but still do it. – Peter Quinn
- “What makes a business person different? They normally hunger for success or wealth. They see market opportunities. They are prepared to take a risk. They are community oriented. They can lead. But best of all, they should be leaders.” – Peter Quinn
On change-making:
- “Be the change you wish to see in the world” – quoted by Lauren from Mahatma Gandhi
- “The biggest bigotry: We don’t listen to the people who disagree with us.”
- “We easily get caught up in the day to day life that we forget that the simple things in life is what matters most.”
- “One of the determinants of life is confidence. You have to believe in yourself.” – Peter Quinn
Disclaimer: These are just my notes. If I fail to quote someone or failed to capture what the exact quote is, please let me know.
Jecel Censoro 