Take a moment to contemplate your current employment or a profession that you find intriguing.
Even if you don’t perceive yourself as a project manager, numerous job roles nowadays necessitate project management abilities.
Examine the six areas where project managers need to cultivate their skills. Which ones do you believe are essential for your job? What areas do you need to improve upon?
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Time management
- Understanding the regulatory environment
- Ethics and adherence to standards
- Continual professional development
Ponder potential steps you might consider taking to bridge these skill gaps and contribute them to the discussion group.
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My name is Ajagun Morola Racheal, in my job role, I communicate and negotiate tasks with my fellow colleagues, now I get to know that it’s part of the qualities of a project manager, I will develop myself more on these qualities to be a better version of myself
My name is Martha Udo from Cohort 28. As a manager in a cyber cafe, I have realized the importance of the above six skills.
In my current role, I find myself using project management skills more than I ever realised,especially communication, negotiation, and time management. These are what keep projects moving smoothly and help me balance team priorities with client expectations.
I also try to uphold strong ethics and professional standards, particularly when dealing with sensitive information.
Where I feel less confident is in understanding the regulatory side of things and keeping up with structured professional development. To close these gaps, I’m planning to take some compliance training, work toward a certification, and set aside regular time for learning so I can stay ahead in my field.
Hi, I am Nneamaka. As an aspiring project manager gaining hands-on experience, I actively apply core project management skills in my current role. However, I recognize a gap in my understanding of the regulatory environment, which is necessary to ensure compliance throughout project execution. Developing knowledge in areas like risk analysis, assurance, and governance frameworks is crucial for delivering high-quality, compliant projects and avoiding potential pitfalls.
Communication and Negotiating Skills. That act I need to master
Hi, I’m Benedict.
I’ve identified key areas for improvement: communication, time management, and negotiation. To enhance my communication skills, I’m making a conscious effort to participate more actively in discussions. For time management, I’ve started using a scheduling approach, allocating specific time slots for tasks, which has not only boosted productivity but also allowed for flexibility. Regarding negotiation, I’ll apply the lesson learned about setting clear objectives before entering discussions, ensuring I’m better prepared for successful outcomes.
I am Marvellous, from cohort 27. I believe the skill that I need to improve upon are communication, time management,, and negotiation. With regards to communication, I am taking steps to more actively engage during discussions. For time management, I believe blocking out time periods for certain set activities is the ways to go. I have started implementing this and it is proving to be very helpful while also providing a degree of flexibility. And for Negotiation, taking what was stated in the previous lesson with about stablishing objectives when negotiating will prove useful, I aim to consider that when going in to deal.
I am an entrepreneur and a student of counseling psychology. In these lines I found myself communication, negotiation and the act of ethics and standard has been a huge part as I have to effectively communicate with my customers and clients, negotiating properly with considerable sales and an ethics in counseling which is confidentiality amongst other. I am hopeful with this courses on project management it will improve my abilities and experience beyond what I have now. A very big thank you to Dexa
I am Blessing Okeke. I’m a customer service representative/loan collection officer, the most essential skill for my job is *communication*. I deal with customers daily, so being able to clearly explain loan terms, resolve issues, and handle complaints professionally is crucial.
*Negotiation* is also important because I often have to persuade customers to make payments or agree on repayment plans.
*Time management* helps me handle multiple cases efficiently and meet daily targets.
*Understanding the regulatory environment* is necessary to ensure I comply with financial laws and company policies.
*Ethics and adherence to standards* matter because I deal with sensitive customer information and must maintain trust and integrity.
*Continual professional development* is an area I need to improve on so I can stay updated with industry trends and sharpen my skills further.
As a Virtual Assistant and Educator, I consider communication and time management to be the most essential skills in my line of work. These two competencies are critical for ensuring smooth collaboration, meeting deadlines, and maintaining efficiency across multiple tasks and projects. I would rate myself above average in both areas, as they form the foundation of my daily operations.
I am also committed to continual professional development, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance my expertise and stay current with industry trends.
However, an area where I see room for improvement is ethics and adherence to standards. While I understand the importance of maintaining integrity and compliance, I believe I can further strengthen my knowledge and application of ethical guidelines within project management.
To bridge this gap, I plan to:
Engage in specialized training or courses on project management ethics and compliance.
Familiarize myself with relevant industry standards and best practices.
Apply these principles consistently in client projects to ensure accountability and transparency.
By focusing on this area, I aim to align my work more closely with professional standards and deliver even greater value to the clients and organizations I support.
My name is Isaac Olofu. I currently intern as a quantity surveyor and a project assistant. All the above skills are really necessary. Although, I lack in regulatory processes, need to improve myself in negotiation, and continuous self development.
As an aspiring project manager, all six skills are very important and required to be very effective and efficient on my job. Being able to communicate well with my team, clients,and stakeholders will ensure a smooth run of the project and timely delivery.
Time management will help to beat deadlines.
The place of negotiation cannot be overlooked because it will help me secure good deals and trust.
Understanding the regulatory environment will enhance planning, analyse the risks involved etc.
Ethics and standards will enhance a good behavior and decorum at all times.
Continuing professional development is expedient to help me stay relevant and up to date with the trends.
My name is AKAOLISA CHRISTIAN, OBIORA
All six skills are needed and very important, as an entrepreneur I am good at negotiation, communication and Time management, I will take advantage of this opportunity and improve my self on the remaining four, gaining new knowledge is power so I will look out for more in this course to improve and broaden the knowledge I have gained already