Test your knowledge: Acquiring the core skills of a successful project manager
Which of the following is true of project managers’ experience? Select all that apply.
They need to be familiar with project management tools
They need to know how to manage a budget
They need to be an expert in the project’s field
They need to have a lot of experience within the organization running the project
They need to have a lot of technical knowledge about the project
They need to know every single detail about the project at all times
Which skill should a project manager use when dealing with change and ambiguity?
Enabling decision-making
Flexibility
Escalating risks
Effective organizational skills
Using tools such as a digital calendar and a spreadsheet to track team tasks is evidence of what project management skill?
Enabling decision-making
Communicating and escalating
Effective organizational skills
Flexibility
Which of the following flexible planning strategies can help a project manager during times of unpredictability? Select all that apply.
Plan for risks and challenges.
Assess external constraints.
Rely on the knowledge of key stakeholders rather than trusting the expertise of team members.
Calculate float in the schedule.