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WAYS TO BECOME AN EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGER

December 13, 2023 - Business Tips

1. **Communicate effectively**: Communication is key to the success of any project. You should be able to communicate with all types of people on your team, from detailed to big picture, creative to technical, and introverted to extroverted. You should also be able to translate differing approaches within the team and seek to understand each individual¹.

2. **Improve technical knowledge**: As a project manager, you should have a good understanding of the technical aspects of the project. This will help you to better understand the challenges and opportunities that arise during the project².

3. **Embrace emotional intelligence**: Emotional intelligence is the ability to recognize and manage your own emotions, as well as the emotions of others. It can help you to build better relationships with your team members and stakeholders, and to navigate difficult situations more effectively².

4. **Delegate authority**: Delegating authority can help you to focus on the most important tasks and to empower your team members. It can also help to build trust and respect between you and your team members².

5. **Manage your team**: Managing your team effectively involves setting clear expectations, providing feedback, and recognizing and rewarding good performance. You should also be able to identify and address any issues that arise within the team².

6. **Problem-solving skills**: As a project manager, you should be able to identify problems and come up with effective solutions. You should also be able to anticipate potential problems and take steps to prevent them from occurring³.

7. **Maintain a sense of curiosity**: Curiosity can help you to stay engaged and motivated throughout the project. It can also help you to identify new opportunities and to find creative solutions to problems⁴.

I hope these tips help you to be an effective project manager!

Citations

(1) The Most Successful Project Managers Do This – Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbesbooksauthors/2021/06/28/the-most-successful-project-managers-do-this/.
(2) 7 Ways to be a Better Project Manager – ASME. https://www.asme.org/topics-resources/content/7-ways-to-be-a-better-project-manager.
(3) How to Be a Successful Project Manager – ProjectManager. https://www.projectmanager.com/blog/the-7-habits-of-successful-project-managers.
(4) 5 Steps to Effective Project Management for your Team. https://www.projectcentral.com/blog/effective-project-management/.
(5) Habits That Separate A Good PM From A Great One – monday.comhttps://monday.com/blog/project-management/7-tips-becoming-effective-project-manager/.

Dr. Michael T Houston
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