5-6 Key Competencies Analysis
What are 5-6 key competencies that are required of project managers in your company or industry?
Within my company:
Experience in managing projects: Demonstrated skills managing projects and / or complete in-house project manager training courses; outside knowledge competency such as the “PMP examination or an equivalent international project manager accreditation” (PMI, 2007, p. 2) is recommended; however, it is not required.
Effective communicator: Clearly communicate project requirements and execution methodology to internal and external customers.
Performs effectively in a team environment: Effectively communicate project requirements to team members, receptive to feedback (top-down & bottom-up), and empowers team members.
Knowledgeable in project …show more content…
Although one of my company’s primary focuses is to conduct assessments for various tools and technologies, it is not a technology-driven organization. The company’s overall operational strategy is to provide unbiased assessments, regardless of the end-product. For example, an assessment may not entail determining a technology’s capabilities or its effectiveness, but may encompass providing guidance and recommendations on operational concepts and/or procedures to use when employing a technology in a given environment. The company views a project manager with a skillset that is comprehensive (well-rounded), is one who can provide a competitive edge by allowing the company to take on - and effectively manage - a variety of projects; some that are not technology related.
As companies are demanding more from project managers, what are some ways project managers can improve their competencies?
In additional to completing PMI certifications, project managers can enhance their skillsets by participating in organizational in-house training and mentorship programs, individual employee development, and hands-on
Within my company:
Experience in managing projects: Demonstrated skills managing projects and / or complete in-house project manager training courses; outside knowledge competency such as the “PMP examination or an equivalent international project manager accreditation” (PMI, 2007, p. 2) is recommended; however, it is not required.
Effective communicator: Clearly communicate project requirements and execution methodology to internal and external customers.
Performs effectively in a team environment: Effectively communicate project requirements to team members, receptive to feedback (top-down & bottom-up), and empowers team members.
Knowledgeable in project …show more content…
Although one of my company’s primary focuses is to conduct assessments for various tools and technologies, it is not a technology-driven organization. The company’s overall operational strategy is to provide unbiased assessments, regardless of the end-product. For example, an assessment may not entail determining a technology’s capabilities or its effectiveness, but may encompass providing guidance and recommendations on operational concepts and/or procedures to use when employing a technology in a given environment. The company views a project manager with a skillset that is comprehensive (well-rounded), is one who can provide a competitive edge by allowing the company to take on - and effectively manage - a variety of projects; some that are not technology related.
As companies are demanding more from project managers, what are some ways project managers can improve their competencies?
In additional to completing PMI certifications, project managers can enhance their skillsets by participating in organizational in-house training and mentorship programs, individual employee development, and hands-on