What do YOU think are the essential qualities of a project manager?

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George Lewis Program/Project Manager| DXC Technology Company Heredia, Costa Rica

A new Practicioner asked... What do YOU think are the essential qualities of a project manager?

Posted: Jan 6, 2020 10:34 AM

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Luis Branco CEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, Ldª Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal

Talent Triangle: Leadership

- Brainstorming
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Emotional intelligence
- Influence
- Interpersonal Skills
- Understanding
- Negotiation
- Problem solving
- Motivation
- Teamwork
- Meeting Management
- Communication
- Decision-making
- Delegation
- Leadership

Posted: Jan 7, 2020 4:36 AM

Luis Branco CEO| Business Insight, Consultores de Gestão, Ldª Carcavelos, Lisboa, Portugal

Talent Triangle: Strategic and Business Management

- Strategic planning
- Analysis and Alignment
- Operational Function (Ex: Marketing, Operations)
- Awareness of Market Conditions
- Legal and Regulatory Compliance
- Business Segment Knowledge and Standards
- Competitive Analysis
- Relationship and Customer Satisfaction
- Business Models and Structure
- Business Insight
- Benefits Management

Posted: Jan 7, 2020 4:40 AM

Andrea Barrett DM, PMP, CRP Associate Professor| University of Technology Kingston 6, Jamaica

My top three (3) are :

* Listening
* Openness to new ideas
*Trustworthy

Posted: Jan 8, 2020 11:24 PM

Joao Sarmento Senior Project/Program Manager| UNITEL Luanda, Luanda, Angola

Hi,

I agree with the importance of the talent triangle and all of it's items. It's a very comprehensive list.
In sum, I believe a PM should be able to reach people, master processes and know its business environment.

Posted: Jan 10, 2020 10:33 AM

Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada

Leadership, in all of its competencies, should be key for anyone. That includes: listening, communicating, organizing, team building, mentoring, delegating, inspiring, ...

Posted: Jan 10, 2020 11:12 AM

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