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What it takes to be a good project manager?

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Kevin Drake Perth, Western Australia, Australia
What does it take to be a good project manager? I would love to hear from all gurus
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Regina Fechó Project Manager| Light Rio De Janeiro, Rj, Brazil
I have read an article reacently , in portuguese, about how good psychopaths are while leaders.
The main fact is : emotional control. They have the ability of taking difficult decisions easier than most of people
This is what I have to add to all the good answers above.
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1 reply by Kevin Drake
Jun 01, 2018 7:10 AM
Kevin Drake
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Very good point.. you are right
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Kevin Drake Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Jun 01, 2018 5:24 AM
Replying to Regina Fechó
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I have read an article reacently , in portuguese, about how good psychopaths are while leaders.
The main fact is : emotional control. They have the ability of taking difficult decisions easier than most of people
This is what I have to add to all the good answers above.
Very good point.. you are right
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Reshmi Haridas Sydney Cbd, New South Wales, Australia
Excel at communication
Great at negotiation
Extremely organized
Logical and practical
Good at influencing people
And learn to say No when it takes you to say so....
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RAJESH K L Project Manager, PMP| Bharat Electronics, Bengaluru, India Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
In my view, discipline and planning are the key. rest are all derivatives.
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Girija Ramakrishnan Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
All of you have given a good detailed list. Nothing to add though. Good leadership skills with lot of perseverance.
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Steve Ratkaj Ontario, Canada
Best project managers are true leaders. Those that can motivate and inspire others to be their best. They do so by creating a culture of mutual respect, collaboration, and innovation.
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Milind Patil Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Kevin find my list.

Couragious
Ability to face
Servant leader
Always be at front
Advocate
Caring
Team member (leave aside he is a boss)
Active enough to run pillar to post for a team to ensure team is focused and productive
Always accessible and around
Transperent
Gives warnings/heads-up at appropriate time.
Keeps team happy
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1 reply by Kevin Drake
Jul 20, 2018 5:43 AM
Kevin Drake
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Great list
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Sonia Page O'Fallon, Mo, United States
Definitely don't sweat the small stuff. In the end, it's all small stuff.
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Jul 20, 2018 5:44 AM
Kevin Drake
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I like that
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Eniola Boluogun Business Transformation, Digital Transformation & Agile Transformation| AXA Nigeria Gbagada, Lagos, Nigeria
In my opinion, knowledge of the subject matter and ability to manage stakeholder expectations.
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Kevin Drake Perth, Western Australia, Australia
May 24, 2018 1:38 PM
Replying to Dinah Young
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The ability to read minds
This is one of the top soft kills
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