Chapter 2
Developing Project Management Skills
In This Chapter
- General management skills
- Organizing techniques
- Communication skills and styles
- Exchanging information
- Active listening
Project managers are multitalented folks. You need to master several skills for success in the field of project management. Many of the skills that we cover in this chapter are the same kind of skills you'd need in most any profession. (Skills specific to project management will be covered in subsequent chapters.)
By far, the most important skill you'll need in order to succeed as a project manager is communication. This chapter discusses the importance of communicating effectively, and it will remain the underlying theme for all of the topics we'll cover in ...
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