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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I am Victor Okolie; Cohort 10. As an Area Operations manager, i have recently realized that continual professional development is very important and key to career success
I am Godwin Faith Chioma,cohort23 team 5; I am an entrepreneur.There are no doubts, in my line of business for it work? you need to bring in your A game In communication, time management and negotiation.In this field,competition is at its peak and most of the clients are 9-5 workers, they need you to reassure them that you’d give them what’s worth their time.
So here,communication,Time management,negotiation is a vital tool for me in getting a satisfied client.
As a Virtual Assistant and a Business owner use of all these skills are important.With proper communication ,negotiations within the regulatory environment beneficial to both parties can be made which saves the time used in going back and forth without a common ground while maintaining ethics and standards.
I definitely need to improve on communication and negotiation. Also didn’t realise regulatory framework were that important so now I’m even more interested in widening the scope and to learn more about that
As a Virtual Assistant, all six areas are crucial. Effective communication is paramount for client interactions and internal collaboration. Time management is essential for juggling multiple tasks and meeting deadlines. Understanding client needs and adhering to ethical standards are fundamental for building trust and maintaining long-term relationships. Continuous professional development ensures I stay updated on the latest tools and best practices in the field.
I am Shelmith Mwikali, Cohort 23. As an executive Virtual assistant and Customer support, communication , negotiation and time management are skills that I use on daily basis. Continual Professional development is a skill I do periodically depending on what skills and technology as a Virtual assistant I need to enhance on or learn afresh. I am definitely open to understanding the regulatory environment, ethics and adherence to standards as it is something that doesn’t regularly click on my to do list.
In my current role as a virtual assistant, effective communication is essential for collaborating with clients and teams. Improving my ability to express ideas clearly, actively listen, and provide concise updates will enhance my efficiency and overall impact in my role
I am Ikechukwu Victor, a Researcher and aspiring investment Manager. In my current role as a financial advisor, I make use of the communication skills, negotiations, time management, ethical standards and CPD quite often.
The Negotiation ability has really posed to be a major set back as I am indulged to meet with clients daily and convince them into getting our insurance policy. Although this policies are quite self saleable but to get a client to close can be really challenging.
I’m hoping on leveraging the skills which I will gain from this course to solve this challenges.
Cohort 23
Team 5
I am Akpoviri Deborah Yoma ; cohort 23 My current job requires a great communication skills, time management, ethical standards and CPD. The skills are very essential, we need all the skills to build a very good standard in a work place or personal business. I believe the project management course will help me achieve that and beyond
I have good communication skill, Time management, Ethics and adherence to standards and Continual professional development skills which are essential in my role as a Customer Experience Executive both when relating with my internal and external customers. However, I need to work on skills like Negotiation and Understanding the regulatory environment.
Chinazo Mmeje Cohort 23 PM Team 3