3 Power Skills To Develop For the Post-Pandemic World

Bruce is the founder of ProjectManagementHacks.com, a resource for growing IT project managers.

  Career Development  

We live in the golden age of online learning and career possibilities. That wealth of knowledge carries a problem: There is a limit on how much time and money we can invest in learning new skills given our project and personal responsibilities. It is far too easy to fall victim to analysis paralysis with all of the options and take no action.

In any given career, there are a handful of skills that make a tremendous difference. In sales, the ability to prospect for new deals can unlock tremendous value. In project management, essential skills include making rapid adjustments when reality changes—and motivating your project team to deliver. Here are a few of the most valuable skills to focus your effort on to inspire you to get started.

Power Skill 1: Develop a new technical skill for your industry
Domain technical skills give you immediate credibility and the chance to create value right now. Generally, younger professionals are known for their technical skills because they have not yet had the experience to develop interpersonal leadership skills. In the financial industry, technical skill with Microsoft Excel opens tools. In other industries like pharmaceuticals, the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements may be equally valuable.

As a project manager, you might not always be the one to complete project deliverables. Nonetheless, regularly …

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