The answer is: it depends on the project. Every project is a unique endeavor, no matter how similar they may seem. Something about it – outcomes, duration, resources, location, budget, stakeholders, etc – may not be the same. For this reason, not all project management skills are equally important or relevant for every project.
Project management is one of a few careers with a wide spread of interactions across parties, departments, and functions – accounting, legal, procurement, finance, HR, etc. For this reason, a project person often wears multiple hats to successfully move a project from start to finish line. He or she requires multiple skills and knowledge to be effective at this. But because every project is unique, not every skill is equally important all the time.
Using the three principles to identify required skills can benefit your project and career. With improved project management skills and increased confidence, you can improve your project innovation and performance, reduce project risks, deliver stakeholder value, and boost your project satisfaction and reputation. However, knowing which skills to prioritize depends on the requirements and complexities of each project.
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