What are the skills required to be a project manager?
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Answer Posted / ranjana
A PM should have skills like:
- collaborative and committed
- planning and scheduling
- problem solver
- a good team player
- tracking daily status/progress
- strong in communication
- knowledge of process
- knowledge of skills required for project
- time management
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