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Bala S Duvvuri Project Manager| Shell Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Other than project management skills what other skills a project manager need to be equipped with to become present and future ready?

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Bala
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Anonymous
Oct 21, 2017 6:12 AM
Replying to Manoj Kirar
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Bala its a very widely discussed question and every generation PM faces this as challenge. PM needs to interact with many stakeholders coming from different background some are technical some are not, so PM should have enough knowledge of stakeholders and their work, he needs to be very good with communication. If a PM has technology understanding nothing beats this i.e. Techno-Manager. So, all in all basics of technology should be covered by PM.
A techno project manager in some industries is a receipe for failure
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Tiago Romao Project Manager - PfMP | PgMP | PMP | ACP | PBA | CBAP | CSM | MSc.| Altice Portugal | Meo Sobreda, Setubal/Almada, Portugal
Communication skills, written, verbal, body language.
Proficient in English and other non-native languages.
Leadership skills, play the moderator and facilitator role.
Understand and know about the industry you play in.
Experienced user in Office, CRM, SCM tools. Know how to program.
and much more :)
Continuous learner.
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William Meller IT Project, Program & Portfolio Manager| Polestar Gothenburg, Sweden
I understand that communication is a skill that ever successful project manager should have.
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Sante Delle-Vergini, PhD Senior Project Manager| Infosys Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1. be innovative
2. possess core leadership skills
3. possess emotional intelligence
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Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada
If you have project management skills, why would a project manager need other skills? All the skills that have been listed by our colleagues should be considered project management skills.

The problem is when people want you to have more than project management skills. Such as having industry expertise. They don't understand that project management is your expertise.
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ATHANASIOS GKOLAS PMP - PMI-RMP-BIM Manager | OMITEM Consulting Engineers S.A Athens, Greece
There are certainly more than just the following but if you have these, you have the foundation on which to build a successful career in project management
1. Team Building
2. Decision Making
3. Motivation
4. Communication
5. Leadership
6. Negotiation
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ATHANASIOS GKOLAS PMP - PMI-RMP-BIM Manager | OMITEM Consulting Engineers S.A Athens, Greece
There are certainly more than just the following but if you have these, you have the foundation on which to build a successful career in project management
1. Team Building
2. Decision Making
3. Motivation
4. Communication
5. Leadership
6. Negotiation
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Najam Mumtaz Retired Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
Communication Skills
Emotional Intelligence
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Janice Grier Senior Technical Vendor Manager| ATT Shelby Township, Mi, United States
Communication and Leadership Skill
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Drake Settsu Project Manager / Blogger Hi, United States
Patience and never take things personal. You need to stay cool when others unravel. All eyes are on you. Always remember that.
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