The Trinity

I got a response today on a LinkedIN discussion about ITIL Certification and it pertained to how ITIL V3 Expert helps in getting a job ore promotion. 

The question was about “real world” application of the knowledge. I was pondering this question for a bit of time now. In fact, I had brought with me to the office one of my favorite books, which I am currently reading for the fourth time now.

One point this author makes and I think is worth mentioning here is that the ITIL V3 Exert does not help one get a job or advance in ones job in and of itself. However, the journey to attain the ITIL V3 Expert does. 

The point is that by undertaking the journey in and of its self, one is setting a goal and achieving it. Moreover, because the goal is so difficult, it demonstrates certain character qualities that the individual who achieves ITIL V3 Expert must possesses; these qualities are collectively known as the trinity: Patience, Preparation and Persistence.

Allow me to explain each:

Patience: “…with patience, most problems fade away and many others can be caused to disappear.”

Preparation: “…with preparation most ‘surprises’ are discovered in ample time.”

Persistence: “…with persistence most obstacles can be removed or conquered.”

One needs to possess these qualities to attain ones ITIL V3 Expert. 

This is how ITIL V3 Expert helps one get a job or get a promotion. 

For in the end employers are  not only looking for these characteristics but reward those who can achieve them. Anyone possessing these characteristics and understanding them through experience will most likely be a good project manager, security manager etc.   

Thus in conclusion these are sought after qualities in good managers and business leaders. So cultivate these qualities in yourself and you will go far in your respective areas.