Both soft skills (leadership, empathy, emotional intelligence, etc) and hard skills (technical knowledge, specialties, languages, finances, etc) are essential.
As a Project Manager, ¿what do you consider to be your main abilities? Saving Changes...
Senior Projects Manager | Field & Marten AssociatesNew Westminster, British Columbia, Canada
Veronica, both soft and hard skills are essential for a Project Manager’s success. However, I believe that soft skills tend to play a slightly more prominent role in the day-to-day execution of a project.
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Hi Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz I agree that both hard and soft skills are necessary. However, I think I agree with Rami that soft skills are a little bit more important than hard skills. I believe that soft skills comes with years of experience which plays a crucial role in handling people and communication which are 2 of the most important aspects of project management. Without soft skills, that aspect could lead to a messy side.
On a personal note, I consider my ability to research and find answers to something that I dont know and establishing solid lines of communications and expectations in a project to be some of my main abilities.
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Yasin Ali ShahPMP®, PMI-RMP® Certified Project Manager| SEPCO Electric Power Construction CorporationRas al khair, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
I Consider the main skills for a project's success to be stakeholder management, project planning, scheduling, monitoring, and control. Saving Changes...
Yasin Ali ShahPMP®, PMI-RMP® Certified Project Manager| SEPCO Electric Power Construction CorporationRas al khair, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
I Consider the main abilities of a project Manager to be Strategic Thinking, Decision-Making, Problem-Solving, Conflict Resolution, Multitasking, and Time Management. Saving Changes...
Hi Veronica,
I would like to point your attention to the PMI talent triangle which summarizes important project management abilities:
PMI974 Talent Triangle Flyer 6x9(2) Depending on the complexity and size of the project and the maturity of the organization you might need to find different focus areas. Saving Changes...
Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico.Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Verònica Elizabeth, as a Project Manager, I believe that both soft and hard skills are critical to success. While I strive to develop both, I consider my main strength to be my ability to listen effectively. Active listening allows me to understand my team's needs, anticipate challenges, and align stakeholders toward common goals.
By truly hearing and valuing input from others, I can foster collaboration, resolve conflicts, and ensure that everyone feels engaged and supported. This foundation in listening enhances my ability to lead with empathy, make informed decisions, and drive projects to successful outcomes.
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1 reply by Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz
Jan 29, 2025 8:28 PM
Verónica Elizabeth Pozo Ruiz
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It's true Francisco, active listening is one of the most important soft skills to manage adequately the situations of a project. This skill helps you to be aware of the needs of the various stakeholders.
Verònica Elizabeth, as a Project Manager, I believe that both soft and hard skills are critical to success. While I strive to develop both, I consider my main strength to be my ability to listen effectively. Active listening allows me to understand my team's needs, anticipate challenges, and align stakeholders toward common goals.
By truly hearing and valuing input from others, I can foster collaboration, resolve conflicts, and ensure that everyone feels engaged and supported. This foundation in listening enhances my ability to lead with empathy, make informed decisions, and drive projects to successful outcomes.
It's true Francisco, active listening is one of the most important soft skills to manage adequately the situations of a project. This skill helps you to be aware of the needs of the various stakeholders. Saving Changes...
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