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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As a operations and customer service all the mentioned are essential for my job, i communicate with different customers on a daily and all negotiating all this is done in a timely manner and in an environment where both the customer and company are benefiting , however i still need to grow professionally that is to why i am trying to engage my self on gaining knowledgeable skills through learning
As someone who works across different fields as a freelancer, I strongly believe that every skill holds value, regardless of one’s area of specialization. In my current role as a technical support specialist, I recognize that the key skills I need to strengthen are time management and a deeper understanding of the regulatory environment in project management. To improve, I plan to:
1. Leverage productivity tools such as Trello, Asana, or Notion to organize tasks, set priorities, and meet deadlines effectively.
2. Adopt time-blocking techniques and set realistic daily goals to maximize efficiency.
3. Stay updated on industry regulations by taking short courses, reading compliance guidelines, and following credible project management resources.
4. Seek mentorship and peer collaboration, learning from professionals who have successfully navigated compliance and regulatory standards.
By consistently applying these steps, I can bridge the gaps, become more effective in my role, and deliver greater value to any team or project I’m part of.
Depending on the layer of interaction I may have, I find myself using or relying on communication, negotiations, time management and adherence to ethical standards.
Although I ensure I remain in a state of constant learning, I do not actively seek continued professional development especially in a structured manner.
Enrolling for this learning program is a positive step at bridging my gap in that area.
I also need to understand the regulatory environment in a more intentional way.
As a Virtual Assistant specialised in Customer Service, all the above skills are necessary in a forever changing digital landscape.
All six skills are important in the field i am planning to enter and i have been able to master communication, time management and negotiations and a little bit on ethics and standard in my previous profession.
My gap at this time is knowledge of the regulatory environment and continuing professional development and i plan to look for materials and articles to help in that regards.
I rely most on communication, time management, and ethics, but I need to improve in negotiation, regulatory awareness, and professional development.
To bridge these gaps, I’ll take workshops, engage with compliance teams, and set clear learning goals to strengthen my project management skills.
As a business developer aside continual professional development the first five are essential for my job. for me, the gaps are negotiation and continuing professional development. I need more improvement on my negotiation skill, because i now understand that reaching an agreement means being able to negotiate with others.
Communication, Negotiation, Ethics and standard are basic skills needed by a Project Manager
As a business executive, i communicate in a very simple and understandable language. To ensure a win- win or mutual benefit in a contract negotiation and to boost productivity, i engage actively observing the principle of time management. And with ample knowledge of regulatory environment and keenly adhering to ethical and standard procedures while continuing in self or professional development to ensure efficiency.
All these sizes areas are necessary for my profession right now and the one I’m aiming at (IT project manager)
My gaps are communication and continuous professional development. To improve in these areas, I’m undergoing a communication skill course and I’m reading a lot about on ways 9f enhancing communication skill, and I’m also improving myself by taking more professional courses on project management to enhance my professionalism.
All these sizes areas are necessary for my profession right now and the one I’m aiming at (IT project manager)
My gaps are communication and continuous professional development. To improve in these areas, I’m undergoing a communication skill course and I’m reading a lot on ways of enhancing communication skill, and I’m also improving myself by taking more professional courses on project management to enhance my professionalism.
All six areas are essential in the job I am interested in (IT Project Manager). My main gaps are time management and continual professional development. To improve, I plan my day and tasks by priority, and I complete one course before starting another. With consistency, I believe these gaps will close.
As a Virtual Assistant, considering a niche as a Project Manager VA, all six skills are essential for effective functioning. My gap at the moment is knowledge of the regulatory environment, and a bit on ethics and standards. I would want to find articles and courses for the same.