This document summarizes an interview with Anand Pandey about the qualities of a good contributor. Some key points:
- A contributor is someone whose absence would hamper a project or assignment. They create value for others through innovation and humanity.
- Qualities Pandey looks for in team members include being focused on the team goal rather than personal goals, taking responsibility, and being flexible and open-minded.
- Unique contributor qualities include proactively taking on work, focusing on goals over routines, acting appropriately, and being committed and motivating.
- Pandey sees his ability to adapt to situations and understand problems as contributing to his success in his current role helping commercialize faculty