What It Takes to be a Good Project Manager

This article was first published in Under 30 CEO on April 8, 2021.

In order to be a good project manager, there are many roles you need to fill. These include being a supporter, complementor, and mentor to team members.

The top two most important skills a project manager should possess, according to a recent survey, are personal skills and skills in dealing with others.

This means a good project manager knows how to work with people to get the best out of them.

6 Ways to Be a Good Project Manager

If you want to be seen as a good project manager that knows how to get the best out of people, then follow these tips and tricks.

1. Get buy-in from team members.

One does not do that by being a nudge but by selling the project vision. Your project vision will dictate how the project will help the company and how it will help each team member.

Depending on how team members perform on the project, you can help them receive recognition, give them a nice review, or potentially help them get a promotion. Don’t make empty promises, though. Be a champion for your team members and praise them for a job well done in front…