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’m Omotosho Malik, my journey on becoming a project manager has made it clear that I need to improve my communication and negotiation skills as they are vital in the making of a project manager alongside other skills.
DEXA has set the pace it’s left to us to brace up and strive hard.
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I am Mavis-Claire Ekeh, a member of cohort 30 bootcamp, an aspiring project management specialist, and even in my current role, I understand that timely and clear communication, effective time management, and a solid understanding of regulatory policies apply to my projects, and adherence to them is essential to becoming an effective project manager. I also identify negotiation as a skill that requires further development to enhance my overall project delivery as well as stakeholder management.
I believe I need to improve by including a deeper understanding of the regulatory environment and strengthening my knowledge of ethics and adherence to professional standards, as industries become more compliance-driven, and also develop myself professionally.
Hi Everyone, my name is Kingsley Ifeanyichukwu. A member of Cohort 30 Project Management Bootcamp with DEXA. In my current role, even though I am not formally titled a project manager, project management skills are part of my daily responsibilities. Communication is essential, as I regularly coordinate with customers, team members, and external stakeholders to ensure tasks are clearly understood and completed efficiently. Time management is equally critical, especially when balancing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing urgent issues. I also rely on negotiation skills when managing expectations, resolving conflicts, or finding mutually beneficial solutions with stakeholders.
Areas I believe I need to improve include a deeper understanding of the regulatory environment and strengthening my knowledge of ethics and adherence to professional standards, particularly as industries become more compliance-driven. Additionally, continual professional development is an ongoing need, especially in keeping up with new tools, technologies, and best practices. To bridge these gaps, I plan to engage in relevant online courses and certifications, seek mentorship from experienced professionals, and stay informed through industry publications and webinars. By continuously developing these skills, I can contribute more effectively to my organization and handle projects with greater confidence and professionalism.
In my current role, even though I am not formally titled a project manager, project management skills are part of my daily responsibilities. Communication is essential, as I regularly coordinate with customers, team members, and external stakeholders to ensure tasks are clearly understood and completed efficiently. Time management is equally critical, especially when balancing multiple tasks, meeting deadlines, and prioritizing urgent issues. I also rely on negotiation skills when managing expectations, resolving conflicts, or finding mutually beneficial solutions with stakeholders.
Areas I believe I need to improve include a deeper understanding of the regulatory environment and strengthening my knowledge of ethics and adherence to professional standards, particularly as industries become more compliance-driven. Additionally, continual professional development is an ongoing need, especially in keeping up with new tools, technologies, and best practices. To bridge these gaps, I plan to engage in relevant online courses and certifications, seek mentorship from experienced professionals, and stay informed through industry publications and webinars. By continuously developing these skills, I can contribute more effectively to my organization and handle projects with greater confidence and professionalism.
Hi everyone, my name is Chima prince, In my current projects everything listed above is involved and I need to be better at them to help me with solid experience a
nd clarity
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I’m Starr and a member of cohort 30 bootcamp. The communication aspect of Project management has me so much on hook because I am a communicator but an easily misunderstood one. I need to improve more on that and my knowledge of regulatory environment
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I am Geraldine Ezeisi.
As an aspiring project management specialist, and even in my current role, I have come to understand that timely and clear communication, effective time management, and a solid understanding of regulatory policies applicable to my projects and strict adherence to them are essential to becoming an effective and efficient project manager. I have also identified negotiation as a key skill I need to further develop to enhance my overall project delivery and stakeholder management.
Hi, I am Patience a member of cohort 30 project management Bootcamp with Dexa and it’s been an interesting time.
I have understood that to be a great project manager one must become a Communicator to team and partners, master the act of good Negotiation, ensure time is managed appropriately to produce desired effects and results, Understand the regulatory environment, understand the importance of Ethics and adherence to standards and continue to develop oneself professionally.
My name is Onyeagoro Ogadinma, a member of Cohort 30 Project Management Bootcamp with Dexa. As an aspiring project manager, i need to work on my communication skill because it is very essential for organization upliftment. With effective communication, team members will work prioritize tasks and meet up with deadlines assigned. I can manage time within my schedule.
Hi everyone, my name is Temitope. Even though my role is not formally titled “Project Manager” my day-to-day work involve all the essentials listed and they are all relevant though some are more critical than the other. The areas I need to improve on is having regulatory environment knowledge, and more disciplined professional development which will help me enhance my effectiveness and prepare me for greater responsibilities in the future.