I have been asked a number of times, “Are the best project managers those who have made no big mistakes?” Not necessarily. I applaud those few PMs who have made no significant mistakes; you are a minority. However, I think mistakes have great value, as long as you are learning from them and not repeating them. No one intentionally makes big mistakes, nor do they want them in their work history, but adversity can help sharpen one’s work habits and character. I have made some big mistakes, and white I would not want to relive any of them, I believe that I have far more to offer others as a trainer, consultant and mentor because of them. If a person consistently makes only small mistakes, I question his or her willingness to take personal risks and stretch himself or herself on behalf of the project and organization.