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MARK WIEKENS
Secondee from Gasunie
Transport Services,
Netherlands
I worked with ENTSOG from June 2013 to June 2015 as Subject
Manager for Capacity.
My duties focused on Network Codes in their different stages: setting up
Implementation Monitoring for CAM and CMP, writing the Incremental
Capacity Proposal, and initiating a process to ensure the functionality of
Network Codes in practice. I learned a lot about the inner workings of
Brussels but also about how to organise multi-year projects in which
support and consensus of members and stakeholders are essential.
Contributing to the balance of interests between TSOs, NRAs, EC and
stakeholders was at times challenging but, in the end, a rewarding pro-
cess. The resulting network of international contacts is proof of that.
Above all, I greatly enjoyed working with and learning from all the
ENTSOG colleagues. The opportunity to be part of such a diverse team
is unique. It offered me inside knowledge and understanding of various
companies’ and countries’ perspectives. One ENTSOG takeaway I would
like to share is that when working in foreign languages, one has to make
more effort to listen in order to understand the other person. I found that
working in foreign languages made me a better listener in my native
language, which enriches my life both as a private person and a profes-
sional. Therefore, I can conclude that working at ENTSOG was an inspi-
rational experience which made a lasting impact on me.
PANAGIOTIS PANOUSOS
Secondee from DESFA, Greece
I was lucky enough to participate in this tremendous
experience almost from the very beginning.
Establishing an organisation with a motto “fair partner to all”, trying to
persuade people, internally and externally, that this is how things should
work, living and handling situations in a pluralistic and multi-cultural
environment were great challenges. But, the most valuable takeaway
was the experience of team spirit developed internally, among people
who understood that their engagement with ENTSOG was temporary. We
believed in our targets, cooperated, and there was no antagonism. It’s
not easy to transfer this back home. People without similar experiences
see things differently.
But, at least I have changed in the way I cope with everyday duties,
organise my time, set and meet deadlines, and lead my team. My
colleagues obviously notice this change after my five-year ENTSOG
experience, but I‘m not sure they’ll like it. I still try to follow the motto
and be “FAIR” to all.
The most valuable
takeaway was the
experience of team
spirit developed
internally.
Mark Wiekens
Adviser, Market
from 2013 to 2015
Panagiotis Panousos
Business Area Manager,
System Operation
from 2010 to 2015
I found that working
in foreign languages
made me a better
listener in my native
language, which en-
riches my life both
as a private person
and a professional.
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