Friday, January 18, 2013

7 Must-Have Project Management Skills for IT Pros

A good--or bad--project manager can make the difference between a project coming in on time and on budget and it being a failure. How can you spot a good project manager? CIO.com talked to experts and IT executives to find out.

Skill No. 1: Be highly organized and a good multi-tasker.

Skill No. 2: Take charge and know how to lead.

Skill No. 3: Be an effective communicator.

Skill No. 4: Know how and when to negotiate.

Skill No. 5: Be detail-oriented.

Skill No. 6: Recognize and solve problems quickly.

Skill No. 7: Possess the necessary technical skills.

Read the article in full print here.