Leveraging Constructive Conflict
- Anatalia Macik
Too often in my early career I would choose to avoid conflict over speaking up. Being typically the youngest, one of a few women and/or the only minority, I never felt comfortable speaking up. A few things changed to help me find my voice and find success. I first accepted the worst case outcome as a possibility, then I focused on my intent, and finally I realized the cost of not speaking up was too high.
About Anatalia Macik
Anatalia Macik, CP APMP, has 17+ years of experience as a writer/editor and 12+ years in proposal development. A member of APMP’s International 40 Under 40 Class of 2020 and International Board of Directors (2021-2022), she brings lessons learned from over a decade of impact on bids and proposals’ processes, quality, and efficiency. As the Proposal and Bid Director for the Security Detection and Automation organization within Leidos, she has established efficient processes, functional templates, and adaptive procedures that align with the corporate standards and expectations set by Leidos.
