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Re: Chairman's Webinar - Team 1114 and FIRST Robotics Canada

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Originally Posted by Kabir Manghnani View Post
Hey Karthik,
This question is pretty general but what kind of person do you believe is the most valuable asset on a Chairman's Award Sub-team? Not necessarily presentation specific but on the presentation team as well as the video and essay portions?
Hi Kabir,

That's hard question, since there are many skills that are needed in putting together a quality Chairman's submission. I think this one can be answered with my favourite Emerson quote; "Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm." You're looking for someone who is both passionate about the Chairman's Award and what it stands for, as well as someone with a deep understanding of the culture of your team and the impact it has created. That aside, a student who's a charismatic public speaker and has the ability to clearly convey thoughts on paper is going to be a valuable asset.
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