Project management is not just about having the right tools. It’s more about getting your basics

right.

We have listed out some skills that you should possess if you want to manage your work the right way!

1. 1. CommunicationCommunication

The ability to communicate with people at all levels is always

named as the most important skill for project managers.

Be an effective communicator. Think creatively about the communication channels you have:●Emails●Collaboration tools●Team meetings/face-to-face●Web and online conferencing

2. Scheduling2. Scheduling

What is a project manager without a plan?

Being able to organize and plan tasks in the right order to hit the

right outcome at the right time is a major part of project management.

3. Team 3. Team managementmanagement

Your team could have a lot of project experience, or none, but either way they will be looking to

you for advice and guidance about how to get projects

done.

So manage your team the right way, using the right tools!

4. Cost Control4. Cost Control

Cost management is a critical topic for project managers.

You need to show that you can deliver projects within the cost constraints, by managing the

finances intelligently.

5. Critical Thinking5. Critical Thinking

Critical Thinking is core to being able to make good decisions.

This is what distinguishes a project manager who is good at managing issues from someone who blows

issues out of the water every time.

6. Multi-tasking6. Multi-tasking

Studies say that human brain is not made for multi-tasking. But under

tight schedules a project manager should be prepared to bite more

than he can chew. That’s where knowing the right

tools for managing multiple tasks can be of great help.

7. Negotiation7. Negotiation

Project managers with good negotiation skills will be an asset

to their teams as they seek to resolve conflicts by finding the win-win scenarios for everyone.

8. Project Recovery8. Project Recovery

I hope you don’t have to do project recovery.

But, if you are looking to boost your career then showing your skills to turn around a poor

performing team and project will certainly set you aside from your

peers.

9. Enthusiasm9. Enthusiasm

Plain and simple, we don't like leaders who are negative - they bring us down. We want leaders

with enthusiasm, with a bounce in their step, with a can-do attitude.

Be a positive manager and spread positivity.