What do project managers do? What key skills do they possess?
A project manager plans, executes and closes projects. Successful project managers utilize a combination of technical, personal, business and leadership skills to effectively manage projects. Specialized training provides you with the ability to decide which project management tools and techniques to use given the status, climate and environment of the project. Technical knowledge relates to the science of project management meaning the skills to initiate, scope, de-compose and schedule work, procure resources, manage a budget, implement quality and risk practices, and develop a comprehensive project plan. Technical knowledge is important, but so is business acumen an understanding of the corporate culture and ability to lead people to do what is expected of them. A project manager must be able to cultivate relationships and create a sense of forward momentum. This is where the art of project management comes into playunderstanding how to motivate, negotiate, energize, communicate, lev
