PM conpetency skills
- 1. Category PM Competency/Effectiveness
Stakeholder Partnership
Gains Stakeholder Trust
Efficiently Uses Business Partner Time
Secures Resources Needed for Project Delivery
Expresses Information/Ideas with Clarity
Brokers Consensus Among Stakeholders
Communicates Effectively with Project Sponsor
Facilitates Large Stakeholder Meetings
Builds Trust and Rapport
Level-Sets Expectations with Project Stakeholders
Reads Stakeholders and Responds Appropriately
Incorporates End User Feedback to Refine Scope
Throughout the Project Lifecycle
Communicates Effectively with Direct Managers
Interacts Well with Senior-Level Audience
Works with External Vendors
Confirms Understanding Before Drawing Conclusions
Tactful in Contentious or Politically Sensitive Situations
Keeps Me Apprised of What I Need to Know About His or
Her Projects
Adjusts Personal Communication Style to Match That of
Others
Effectively Manages Organizational Politics
Judgment
Obtains Timely Input Before Making Decisions
Exercises Good Judgment Regarding When and How to
Escalate Issues
Makes Effective Decisions During Stressful
Project Reports Reflect Appropriate Detail
Comfortable with Ambiguity
Uses Judgment to Tailor Methodology for Each Project
Tailors Communication Style to Different Audiences
Stays Calm Under Pressure
Risk Management
Minimizes Impact of Change on Project Delivery
Anticipates Project-Specific Risks
Understands Project Interdependencies
Mitigates Project-Specific Risks
Team Leadership
Communicates Effectively with Project Team
Maintains Team Morale
Gains Project Team Trust
Assigns the Right People to the Right Tasks
Persuades Others to Work Hard
Creates a Motivating Environment
Evaluates Team Members’ Competencies
Expects Others to Exhibit Values of the Organization
Encourages Independent Team Decision-Making
Ownership and
Commitment
Able to Meet Internal Deadlines
Acts as an Internal Advocate for the Project
Is Passionate to Succeed
Holds Self Responsible for Project Problems
Holds Self Accountable for Exhibiting Values of the
Organization
Learning Agility
Logically Solves Problems
Adapts to Reflect Lessons Learned
Asks Probing Questions to Gain Understanding
Understands Unfamiliar Technological Concepts
Responds Effectively to New Information, Situations and
Individuals
Demonstrates a Positive, Proactive Attitude Toward Change
Process Adherence
Submits Project Reports in a Timely Manner
Effective at Implementing Waterfall Methodology
Sets Appropriate Project Stage-Gates
Proactively Improves Project Management Processes and
Methodologies
Contributes to Your Organization’s Body of Knowledge on
Project Management
Business Knowledge
Understands the Business Benefits of a Project
Connects Project to Broader Organizational Goals
Grasps Performance Indicators of the Business
Contributes to Project Business Case Development