Take a moment to contemplate your current employment or a profession that you find intriguing.
Even if you don’t perceive yourself as a project manager, numerous job roles nowadays necessitate project management abilities.
Examine the six areas where project managers need to cultivate their skills. Which ones do you believe are essential for your job? What areas do you need to improve upon?
- Communication
- Negotiation
- Time management
- Understanding the regulatory environment
- Ethics and adherence to standards
- Continual professional development
Ponder potential steps you might consider taking to bridge these skill gaps and contribute them to the discussion group.
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As a China Representative for Sky Jet Logistics my role involves:
*Key Responsibilities:*
1. Communication with Chinese clients, suppliers, and partners.
2. Negotiation of logistics contracts and agreements.
3. Time management to ensure timely cargo movement.
4. Knowledge of Chinese regulations, customs procedures, and trade laws.
5. Ethics and standards adherence in international logistics.
*Project Management Skills Required:*
1. Communication (verbal and written) in Mandarin and English.
2. Negotiation and conflict resolution.
3. Time management and organization.
4. Knowledge of regulatory environment (Chinese customs, trade laws).
5. Cultural competence in international business.
*Potential Skill Gaps:*
1. Advanced knowledge of global logistics regulations.
2. Digital tools for project management (e.g., cargo tracking, supply chain management software).
3. Leadership skills for team management (if applicable).
*Actions to Address Gaps:*
1. Attend webinars on global logistics regulations.
2. Participate in training sessions for digital project management tools.
3. Take leadership development courses or workshops.
*Reflection Questions:*
1. How do you currently manage communication with Chinese clients and international partners?
2. What strategies do you use for successful negotiation in logistics contracts?
3. How do you stay updated on changes in Chinese regulations and trade laws?
*Additional Comments:*
As a China Representative, you play a critical role in Sky Jet Logistics’ international operations. Continuing professional development will enhance your skills and contribute to the company’s success.
*Discussion Questions for Peers:*
1. How do you handle cultural differences in international logistics?
2. What tools do you use for project management in logistics?
3. How do you ensure compliance with regulations in multiple countries?
Like it is outlined in the course content, it is necessary to have an excellent communication skill in order for smooth negotiation to take place in business. It is is also necessary to be able to manage time judiciously, after all as it is said, ‘Time is money’ hence the more time is managed well, the more money is made.
I don’t have a job currently, however I believe that the one skill that I need to improve on is negotiation skill as this will make closing deals and contracts more seamless.
Inspiring and motivating your team is crucial for project success and also Effective communication ensures everyone is aligned and informed.
Communication and Negotiation are of paramount importance
These six skills are relevant in my current role but I have seen where I need to work upon which are time management and continuing professional development.
Having Communication skill is as good as having your job at all as an IT administrator in an organisation that is experiencing constant change. It is a vital skill set to have in every organisation, to ensure continued delivery of goal of the organization. I believe communication is key to growth. But considering a skill set to personally improve on for me will be Time Management skill. Identifying the required expectations and how important these expectations are to ensure proper time management, ensuring required are delivered when needed.
Improving on every one of the skill sets is generally key to growth and personal development to continually remain relevant.
Let’s say I have a job as an Accountant that demands the skiills of a project management. I think communication and continual professional development are very crucial and vital in helping me fill the skills gap in order to stay updated and relevant when situations matter or occurs.
I currently work as an Administrator, three skills I need to develop on are Negotiation, communican and Continual Professional development.
These skills helps to bridge the gap between I and my Clients. I am taking courses that are related to my field so that I am always updated with what is happening in my field and I intend to do better for the satisfaction of my clients.
In my current role as a virtual assistant, project management skills are indeed pivotal. Three essential areas for my job are communication, time management, and continual professional development.
Communication is crucial since my role involves liaising with various team members and clients, ensuring seamless information flow. It’s essential for creating clear, concise, and persuasive messages.
Time management is another vital skill as I need to juggle multiple tasks efficiently, meeting deadlines while maintaining quality.
Continual professional development keeps me updated with the latest tools, technologies, and methodologies, allowing me to enhance my service offering.
Negotiation, understanding the regulatory environment, and ethics and adherence to standards are areas where I can improve. To bridge these gaps, I could:
Enroll in negotiation workshops to refine my skills in reaching mutually beneficial agreements.
Stay informed on regulations relevant to my industry by subscribing to updates from regulatory bodies.
Adopt best practices in ethics by attending webinars or courses focused on professional standards.
Taking a course in Project Management as a CSR, I have come to realize that all the skills listed are important. Continual professional development kind of envelopes all that is needed, as one cannot claim to know too much. I’m a believer of the fact that learning never ends.
I currently have a challenge in Understanding the regulatory environment, Ethics and adherence to standards and Continual professional development. I believe that by putting in my all to learning as I practice, I will become better at managing projects.
I currently work as a customer service executive, two skills I need to develop on are Ethics and adherence to standards and Continual Professional development.
In order to bridge the skill gap, I take courses that are related to my field so that I am always updated with what is happening in my industry. These skills are also important as a PM so i am learning t close that gap.
It entails all that is been required to achieve a desired goal in relations to Ethics and adherence to standard as a project manager
As a nurse, taking on the role of a project manager, all the six skills listed above are very crucial and to become a good project manager, it is essential to implement all these skills in order to lead different projects to success.
Currently, I’m struggling with negotiation, communication, continuing professional development and time management skills, which are essential in achieving success as a project manager. Achieving these skills will enhance my professional abilities as a Project Manager.
As a Contact Centre Agent and a Professional Nurse/Midwife, the skills needed for PM’s cannot be over-emphasized. All the listed skills except Negotiation resonates with me in my current role, and I am already unlearning and relearning new ways to communicate to my clients and patients based on their individual needs and conditions/situations at a time. Time management aligns with keeping to time as promised. Ethics and standard of practice in nursing and midwifery is a must for health professionals as it relates to humanity as well as understanding the Regulatory bodies and their different ways of practice, rules and regulations. Continual professional development is very important for one’s ability to stay afloat in practice and in knowledge of current changes.
Taking on the role of a project manager in my current job, the importance of good communication, negotiation and time management skill can not be over emphasize. Because these are essential skills in delivering my job efficiently. And covering the gap of continual professional development in order to get better in my job in managing project.
The sixth skill, which is Continuing Professional development is what I find most important to me because it serves as a reminder that I must always work on all the other skills discussed ie(communication, negotiation,time management etc.)
As a Virtual Assistant all the skills are essential and need to be practiced. Have growth mindset and implementation of all that has been learned will make a great impact getting accustomed with the skills.
I am an administrator and I have recognized the importance of project management skills in excelling at organizational conferences, meetings, and achieving company objectives. Effective communication is at the heart of my responsibilities, including client interactions, proposal submissions, and promoting our services. This course has significantly enhanced my communication skills, enabling me to convey purposefully.
I’ve come to appreciate the significance of understanding and adhering to ethics and standards, which will guide my decision-making and actions moving forward.
As an administrator, I have come to realize that my role requires project management skills to thrive in organization conferences, meetings and to achieve the organization goals. Most especially, communication is the core of my tasks, meeting clients, submitting proposals and selling the company’s services. Through this course I have understood better on how to communicate properly and to reach the purpose.
Personal development is another skill that is needed as a PM. Hence, I will be more open to learning. After this course, I will take the apply for the advance professional certificate course on PM and alongside our to practice all learnt.
Lastly, understanding company’s ethics and standards and the willingness to obey those are of great pointer to me.
As a Virtual Assistant And a Pharmacist
All 6 skills are very essential and builds the foundation for a successful journey in Career.
Communication: Different patient required different communication approach. For some you have to be very formal and strict for them to understand how there negligence has affected there health while for other maybe children , you might have to be playful.
Ethics and standard is also required because you Need to be well behaved, cultured and show good mannerism.
I think I need to improve on continued professional development, negotiation and time management.
I intend to achieve this by scheduling my day properly, setting reminders and my to-do tasks.
I also intend going back for my master’s and taking business classes
As a Virtual Assistant, i have realized that the project management skills are also essential in a Virtual Assistant role:
1. Communication: This is crucial for Virtual Assistants since most tasks involve coordinating with clients, team members, or stakeholders remotely. Clear communication ensures that instructions are understood and tasks are completed correctly. As a VA, mastering both written and verbal communication is essential to avoid misunderstandings and keep projects on track.
2. Negotiation: While negotiation might not seem as prominent in a VA role as it is in project management, it does come into play. You may need to negotiate deadlines, scope of work, or payment terms with clients. Strengthening negotiation skills will help you manage expectations and maintain healthy client relationships.
3. Time management: Time management is a core skill for Virtual Assistants. Since you might be handling multiple clients or tasks simultaneously, effectively managing your time and prioritizing tasks is key to success. This is one area you likely need to cultivate continuously to ensure efficiency.
4. Understanding the regulatory environment: This may not be as central to a VA’s daily tasks, but understanding the legal and regulatory framework of your client’s business can be important. For instance, data privacy regulations or freelance contract law can affect your work. This is an area where knowledge can set you apart, especially when dealing with international clients.
5. Ethics and adherence to standards: Ethical conduct is a must in any profession, including virtual assistance. Adhering to standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and transparency builds trust with clients. For VAs, these standards might not be regulatory, but industry best practices ensure long-term success and a solid reputation.
6. Continual professional development: The VA landscape is always evolving, with new tools and skills in demand (e.g., Photoshop, project management software, etc.). Continually improving your skills and staying updated with industry trends will help you stay competitive.
But in all i think time management, negotiation and continual professional development are the areas where I need to improve on.
As an Administrator, I’ve come to realize that my role requires project management skills to excel in organizing conferences, meetings, and construction projects. Specifically, I need to enhance my Negotiation and Time Management skills.
Currently, I struggle with strategic negotiation planning, effective tactics, and cultural awareness in negotiation, as well as prioritization, delegation, and adapting to changing deadlines in time management.
To bridge these gaps, building negotiation and time management by undergoing an online program such as this will definitely enhance my knowledge. By taking these proactive steps, I’m confident I’ll improve my project management capabilities, build stronger stakeholder relationships, and contribute to my organization’s success.
Hello,
It’s been an awesome learning so far, I believe all six skills are essential when it comes to the subject of becoming a PM’s, I remembered when I was doing my undergraduate project defense, I was handed over the opportunity to lead the group of 17 students and some of all these skills were exhibited of which some I was not fully aware of not until I came across this course.
Becoming a great PM’s is a great deal and hard work , but it’s never impossible.
Hi!
I believe all the six areas needed for the skills development are highly important for project managers. I really think I need to improve on my time management skills, particularly the aspect of balancing what is most important with what is most urgent. I’ll need to start considering this in every projects I’m being given to handle and also in my day to day activities.
I will also need to give myself to continuous professional development so as to stay abreast on how to stay on top of the game in project management .
Thank you
Time management and communication skills are very important for project managers
Also CPD will help us stay ahead of trends in current time.
I’ll need to work on my time management skills a lot.
In my current role as a Sales Executive, I’ve had to use all of these skill set. Communication and negotiation is a day-dqy affair, time management too…all of them.
I communicate effectively although I still think I need to level up in that area and time management too as procrastination has slowly crept in🤧
All skills are as important to effectively and efficiently pull a project through. In my most recent role as a librarian, I made use of all the skills as they enabled me meet clients demand and engage well with the users.
As front desk officer, communications ,time management and ethics /standards are very important.
You relate to your customer at specified TAT (turn around time )
Having in mind the ethics and standard of the Organisation you are working for
I will really love to skill up in areas of Negotiations in order to meet up with the strategies and tactics of negotiations.
Being a communication professional myself, I have equally learnt the art of negotiation and time management which has come in handy in my current job. But I would say I know I need to learn about the regulatory environment and ethics/standard of the profession which should be part of my continuous learning.
For me,all matters a lot but communications, time management and negotiation skills are one to be mastered by any aspiring project manager.
These three are the basics I need to improve upon as a project manager. Others skills too are very important, also the need for continuation of professional development shouldn’t be underestimated.
Achieving these goals will significantly enhance my professional abilities as a project manager.
For me,all matters a lot but communications, time management and negotiation skills are one to be mastered by any aspiring project manager.
These three are the basics I need to improve upon as a project manager. Others skills too are very important, also the need for continuation of professional development shouldn’t be underestimated.
Achieving these goals will significantly enhance my professional abilities as a project manager.
Clarifies* thoughts I beg your pardon .
I guess paying attention to details should be part of the areas I need to improve on
After a thorough assessment, I believe that focusing on the last three goals is essential for my development. These goals include being aware of ethics and standards, understanding regulatory bodies and the environment, and maintaining continuous professional training. Achieving these goals will significantly enhance my professional abilities as a project manager.
All six skills are essential and apply to my job role as a QSR manager. They are crucial to my day-to-day outlet operations. However, to become a successful project manager I need to pay more attention and emphasis on Time management and Communication skills.
Communication: Effective communication enhances productivity and promote Team work. It improves customer service and clients relationship, classifiers thoughts, saves time and boost stakeholders confidence. This skill among others for me, is one of the key to successfully manage a project because any little unclear information can change the entire scope of your project. I pass information to my team and follow through to ensure that it is cascaded down to the larger house for fear of mishap which may not be the best approach. However, I Intend to continue to improve on this skill through continuing professional development and listening to Team members who may have better ideas of how to communicate effectively.
Time Management: In the course of multitasking as my job role demands, I sometimes get overwhelmed with controlling time spent on various activities which may affect maximization of productivity and efficiency.
I have actively taken steps to setting realisable time frame using the Eisenhower matrix and focus on high priority task first.
I would appreciate your suggestions on how I can further improve on the skills mentioned.
Each of these skills are important. But the most essential for me as a sales person is the communication and negotiation skills.
An excellent communication skill helps me to actively listen to my customer, know what they want or their pain-point, and then know how best to channel and tailor my sales pitch to suit those need. these is the basis to making them interested in what you have to offer.
Also the negotiation skills is one which i perfectly use to get the needed payment for the value my product is offering. By communicating the advantages, benefits and problems which my product solve, I then use my negotiating skill to get the payment done seamlessly without much hassle.
The skill which i will look into is the continuing professional development. Every skill or profession has new things that emerges always. I will endeavor to always be on the look out for new trends, upgrade when necessary and make sure I’m on board with new trends always.
As an aspiring Project manager understanding and applying the 7 skills will help sharpen me professionally towards a successful completion of a project and meeting key stakeholders expectations.
As a Virtual Assistant, and aspiring Project Manager, all six skills are very important.
To be more productive and efficient in my work, I’ll continue learning all six skills.
As an Administrative Assistant, after going through this topic I have realized that I need to work on these skills mentioned to be able to perform at maximum.
As an upcoming PM, I need to know more about legal and regulatory laws, standard and ethics and continually professional development. I will keep embarking on courses both online and onsite to enhance my knowledge. After my bootcamp, I will enroll into the professional charter body to equip myself with the right information in order to make me stand out as a professional Project Manager
As an Administrative Secretary, for me I think I need to pay more attention to my time management skill especially prioritising work by balancing what is most important with what is most urgent.
In my role as both a customer support expert and an event planner, I’ve realized that many project management skills are essential to perform effectively. Here’s how I see myself in relation to these areas:
1. Communication: This is one of my strongest skills. In customer support, I communicate clearly and empathetically with customers to resolve issues, while in event planning, I ensure vendors, clients, and my team are all on the same page. I believe this is an area where I excel.
2. Negotiation: I’m often in situations where I need to negotiate. Whether it’s calming down an upset customer or securing the best deals from vendors for an event, I feel comfortable here. However, I could always refine my skills to become even more effective, especially when dealing with high-stakes negotiations.
3. Time management: This is critical in both of my roles, and I manage my time well, balancing multiple deadlines. In customer support, timely responses matter, and in event planning, meeting deadlines for bookings and setup is key. I do a good job, but there’s always room for improvement in prioritizing when unexpected challenges arise.
4. Knowledge of the regulatory environment: I feel this is a gap I need to work on. For customer support, staying updated on data protection laws is important, and for event planning, I need to be more familiar with permits, health, and safety regulations, especially for larger or more complex events.
5. Ethics and standards: I always strive to maintain high standards in my work, whether it’s handling customer issues with integrity or ensuring I’m transparent with my clients and vendors during event planning. This is something I deeply value.
6. Continuing professional development: I recognize that I need to stay current with the latest tools and trends in both fields. In customer support, I could benefit from learning more about advanced CRM systems, and for event planning, it would be helpful to explore event tech and project management tools more deeply.
Skill Gaps and Actions:
• Regulatory knowledge: I plan to take courses or attend workshops on data protection laws and event regulations, particularly focusing on legal requirements that affect my work.
• Continuing development: I’m also considering attending industry webinars or conferences to stay updated, especially on new technology that could streamline customer service or enhance event planning. Additionally, getting a project management certification like PMP could be a long-term goal to enhance my skill set further.
This reflection is helping me think through my next steps. What are your thoughts on how I could tackle these gaps even better?
As an IT Manager in Nigeria, knowing local laws and regulations is essential for smooth project execution. These laws vary by region and can impact project timelines. For example, weekly sanitation practices might affect market opening times, affecting equipment procurement. By understanding these regulations, I can plan projects effectively and avoid delays.
As an aspiring Virtual Assistant and project manager i will like to work on 4 skill which is Negotiation, understanding of the regulatory environment, ethics and adherence to standards, and finally continual professional development as it will help me succeed in my career path.
As a fashion designer, I would need to work on continual professional development- learning further to be able to meet up the trend and meet customers satisfaction. Negotiation- having a proper negotiation especially “price” that would favour me better, I consider my customers more than.
As a content writer i thing i should work more on continuous professional development.
As a Administrative officer and an aspiring project manager, i need to bridge the skills gap in the areas of understanding the regulatory environment and continuing Professional development, because many times I get a job, get lost in the job and forget to develop myself, and that makes you irrelevant in a matter of time.
I think I’ll need to work on Negotiation, Understanding The Regulatory Environment and Continuing Professional Development.
As a productivity expert and professional organizer and an aspiring project manager, i need to bridge the skills gap in the areas of understanding the regulatory environment and ethics and adherence to standards.
As a maintenance and engineering professional,my present job requires I have five of the six skills with exemption to ‘Negotiations’.
I need to improve on ‘knowledge of the regulatory environment by attending workshops, subscribing to newsletters, online research relevant to the regulations,,becoming a member of a project management association or an association associated with environment,workplace health and safety hazards and risks where regular updates or informations on regulations and the environment are given.I may need to get a certifications relevant to this.
I am currently a virtual assistant for company xyz and I see the need for understanding the regulatory environment, ethics and adherence to standards as well as the continual professional development as major leap in my career as a virtual Assistant. I am committed to making a goal on researching on all three topics for a period of three months , starting from January next year, and in addition I will be accountable to A, B, C. So help me God.
As an Civil/Construction Engineer and a prospective PM, everyone of these skills are important and can’t run without the other. For balance to be achieved, there has to be improvements respectively in all the skills and that is what I’ll strive to achieve, especially in the knowledge of the regulatory environment and negotiation.
As an entrepreneur, I’ll try to improve my negotiation, time management and continuity professional development
For a job I currently find intriguing, communication, time management, and continuing professional development. To improve, I will keep learning.
As a medical student, project management skills will help me organize and prioritize tasks, ensuring efficient study schedules. They’ll help improve teamwork and communication in clinical environment, fostering working together with classmates and healthcare professionals. Additionally, these skills can aid in managing time effectively during postings and exams.
As a Administrative Assistant and Customer Support Representative, the listed skills are very important in my everyday interaction with my clients and their customers. Most important is effective communication and negotiation skill, and I learnt a better approach to negotiation, which is having a negotiation plan.
*As an Administrative Assistant
In my current job as a Graduate Project Engineer, two skills I need to develop include Ethics and adherence to standards and Continual Professional development.
In order to bridge the skill gap, I will attend/get involved in advanced project management courses and make research/try to stay up to date with current acceptable standards in the industry.
As an Executive Assistant, I strongly believe all the skills are extremely important for me to succeed in my role. Effective communication is essential to pass and receive information in able to perform excellently. If I can’t receive information from my superiors, clients, and colleagues as clear as it should be, my delivery will not only disturbing but it will increase their burden, which is the opposite of my duties.
As a freelance, I must be able to negotiate a fair deal for myself so that I won’t be under charging which will affect the quality of my delivery.
I must employ time management skills to help me meet deadlines and know what are top priority and urgent.
The knowledge of the regulatory environment is equally important so that I would not be breaking rules unknowingly.
Ethics and standards must be held in high quality in able continue as a professional in my role, and that will enable me to receive positive feedback and reviews.
Lastly, one of the first lesson I learnt at the beginning has to do with growing mindset. I must continue to develop professionally in able to relevant and deliver more quality jobs.
As a virtual assistant, the six skills are essential for an excellent delivery of service to client. One cannot do without the other as a balance has to be found to create a healthy work environment for both the client and you-the virtual assistant.
As an Administrative Assistant, effective communication is one of the most crucial skills in my role. I understand that strong communication is not only essential for successful project management but also plays a significant role in all aspects of professional and personal interactions. I am dedicated to enhancing my communication skills further, as I believe that continuous improvement in this area will greatly benefit my work and make me a good project manager.
As an entreprenuer, a communicator,and a student of Project Management course, all these skills are very important to me and my business, and I’m doing pretty well in some of them. Communication, Time management, Negotiation.
I have been able to use my communication skill to get customers to patronise me and build trust. I make sure I get feedback after each patronage to make sure my customers are satisfied and happy. I engage oral and written communication for effective business deals.
Time management: I have been able to set up timeframe for my business. I start early and finish before delivery to avoid disappointment. I as an individual hate disappointment, so I guide against it in my daily activities. Time management hasn’t been an issue between my customers and I.
Negotiation: As it is known that negotiation is very important in any business, I try as much as possible to negotiate in a way that will pay me, and also be convenient for the customer, of course not at the detriment of my business. It is a win-win negotiation.
Ethics and standard: I have a standard which is giving my customers the best. I don’t compromise on values. You definitely will get value for your money. The value I place above money brings my customers back all the time.
I am still a work in progress when it comes to Professional development. I am working towards it.
Knowledge of the regulatory environment: I need to work and improve on this.
As an engineer my job requires me to have all all six skills. From what i understand these skills are all essential and are intertwined together. The ability to have these skills would foster a good relationship between my client and me.
Every of this project mananagement skills are interwoven, they are connected to one another. For one to be a successful project manager you need to master these skills. The mastery of these skills helps every project manager deliver a good or successful project to their client.
The communication, negotiation, time management and continuing professional development skills stand out for me. Because the importance of these cannot be overemphasized.
The ability to understand communication takes many forms ones to consider not just the information you want pass but way at which the information is passed is very vital. Mastery skills will not just make u successful project manager but it will also make you standout. Communicstion will give the understanding on how to make good deals that be a win-win for both parties.
Time management helps us prioritise activities according to set of criteria.
1 As an engineer I understand that
communication Is one of the
criteria that one should exhibit in
order to offer opportunity in your
respectful profession
2 Negotiation is another vital role
that one’s should be extremely careful while play alongside with communication
3 Time management also create an built a comfortable atmosphere between the agent and client through the convenience delivery, for I understand that this may the first primary foundation but I believe on all the skill
As a construction project manager in my organisation, all the outlined skill sets mentioned in this course and many more are important to the success of my operation. I
have an academic background in architecture and construction management. Let me briefly explain how each skill contributes to project deliveries………..
Communication- From design stages to handing over, communication is important. The Client must understand and be satisfied with the design before approval. The project team must also have detailed information which must be communicated to them in every form possible to perform their tasks effectively towards the end goal. Communication is the bedrock of project management……….
Negotiation- This skill is vital in achieving win-win success outcomes in project management. It helps keep the project within the budget, quality and satisfactory outcome………..
Time management- This is a skill that showcases the leadership strength of a project manager. To exhibit this skill, leadership skills must be formed to drive and manage time. It takes leadership skills in a manager to drive a project team towards delivering the project within a time frame. Except in a few cases where machines would be employed to perform a particular task, human beings would be required to carry out tasks on the project site. Another aid to time management is the ability to adopt appropriate training and technologies- hard and soft. I need more knowledge in this aspect which I hope to achieve through this bootcamp training…………
Knowledge of the regulatory environment- This is necessary to avoid running the project against statutory orders. A project manager must be versed in government regulations and environmental requirements on a particular project. Lack of this skill has led many projects to be abandoned or collapsed……..
Ethics and standards- This skill provides safety and operational guides for a project manager. This is where the expertise of the manager is graded and guarded. Adherence to ethics and standards amplifies the uniqueness of a project outcome……..
Continuing professional development- A project manager must keep learning and unlearning always to stay fit and perform excellently. Continuous professional and personal development is an added value which keeps us competitive and unique. Project management has a broader scope of knowledge even outside one’s field of education. Also, CPD has become necessary because of the unprecedented growth in technological advancement, innovation, discovery and research……..
Adaku Obijuru
The Six (6) Skills are very essential for a Project Manager, I’m an Administrative Assistant, the key skills that are important in my job are Communication Skills and Time Management. I need to improve on time Management in order to become efficient and proactive on my job.
I am a social media manager. Communication not to just to my clients but to their audience, Time management to maximize productivity, and Negotiation amongst others are essential skills needed for effectiveness
Communication, Negotiation, Time management, knowledge of regulatory environment, Ethics and Standards, and Continuing professional development are essential skills needed to become a project manager and successfully execute projects.
I am an automobile technician and I can say I have all six skills but the most important skill here still remain time management and continual professional development since it is always a good thing to keep adding value to one self no matter what, that’s the Goal
Ogoke Nwachukwu Felicia O
As a project manager, the six skills are necessary to function effectively. In my line of business, I think I need to improve on time management and communication, which will help me to be more proactive.
Thank you
As a business person, communication and time management is imperative in relating with customers and staff members.
Also, continual professional development and understanding the ethic of your business environment is important as this will foster growth and increase sales and productive.
As a project manager, all these skills are very important , but having good time management and being a good communicator I believe will make the job a lot easier
As a Supply chain Personnel, particularly in the humanitarian sector, communication negotiation and time management are the essential skill for the general operations. On time management for instance, it is necessary to reduce lead times in terms of service delivery and feedback, to maintain and retain customer relationship.
I’m a UI/UX designer, I have time management skills but I need continual professional development
As a VA, I actively do more of time management, ethics and adherence to standards while am working on the other aspects.
I believe all the skills listed are essential to becoming a project manager from ideation to a successful project launch.
As an VA,I use the 6 skills especially communication, negotiation and time management skills. I would like to improve my knowledge of the regulatory environment, and constant professional development
Am into Hospitality management communication,I believe is very essential for me to effectively work with my team also time management
Because results at the given time is very important and key.
I am a Virtual Assistant and these skills are not just important but a must possess to thrive in project management.
As as quantity surveyor and a virtual assistant all these skills are important in achieving a successful project.
Am an Executive Assistant and all the skills listed here are essential for me to excel in my role. Where l need to improve is continual professional development.
As an operation manager where I work I use the 6 skills especially communication, negotiation and time management skills. The area I would like to improve on is my acceptance of the regulatory environment, and constant professional development
Am basically an on-site project manager so time management is easier with good relationships with your workers and that comes from good communication they tend to deliver the job not just because they are getting paid but also out respect for me or the client, Am also a safety personnel so try make the workspace is save try my best to educate them on it remind them with good communication every other area can be archived well.
Time management is essential for career development in the social sector. I plan to prioritize my work by balancing the most urgent tasks according to a set of criteria
Continual professional development is essential for my career development in Project Management. My main challenge is the finance associated with acquiring more knowledge and getting PM professional certifications. The potential steps I am taking to bridge the skill gap is by signing up for free online PM courses or programs.
As an Educationist, Fashion Designer, and Graphic Designer, I would say I make use of all the skills with less emphasis on negotiation. I’m pretty good in communicating in clear language breaking down complex languages to simple understandable language especially in my job role as an educationist.
Negotiation is definitely a skill I’d like to work on subsequently as it is important not only to my places of work but to my journey as a Project Manager.
As an entrepreneur , the six areas are important skills for project management however communication should be effective among the team and clients so as to achieve the goals of the project work
As an entrepreneur, the six skills mentioned are important but I find communication more important, every business start with communicating, to negotiate you need to communicate.
Improving in my communication skill is one thing I want to do for a successful business
As a community Pharmacist and a Team- lead in my organization,I interphase with patients and my team members on a daily bases:also my services and practices is highly regulated to conform to certain required standards.
I find all the skills mentioned as being very useful and necessary in my current roles to be able to function effectively however I need to improve on Communication and Time management by taking the following actions;
– Understanding individual patient/team members to be able to identify which means of communication to use to deliver my message regarding their health needs/processes as the case may be in a simplified way .
– Practice active listening to allow my client feel comfortable to relates their issues/feelings to me.
– Regular meetings with my team to discuss issues or changes that may arise in the course of our operations.
– Encourage active participation and respect for individual views among my team.
– Create a feedback system amongst the team to be sure everyone understands their roles and points out loopholes in the system.
– Prioritizing tasks .
– Setting up schedule and reminders.
– Setting up deadlines to accomplish task.
– Avoiding Procrastination by getting up to task immediately the plan and all resources are set.
As a virtual assistant, all six skills are essential for me, there is a need to be an effective communicator when interacting with my clients, a need to be a good negotiator when discussing my pay, a need to manage my time effectively in order to turn in my deliverables on time, a need to understand the regulatory environment involved in the role of a VA ( one of which could include prioritizing data privacy when handling confidential documents which belong to my client), there’s also a need to understand the ethics of the job and pursue continuous growth in order to thrive in the space.
As a student and a member of the planning department of TBLN (The Balanced Ladies Network) , all six skills are essential for my me. I need to improve on my communication, negotiation and time management skills. To do this, I am implementing the following steps:
1. Setting goals- daily, monthly, short-term and long-term goals.
2. Adding reminders and alarms to notify me of tasks
3.Reading, watching and listening to podcasts, videos etc that are helpful for my development.
4. Having accountability partners and . mentors
As someone who manages the relationship between my organisation and the pastoralists, all the 6 skills are important for me.
The area i need to improve is negotiation as it is very critical for our organization with the inflation and migration of pastoralists affects our business. Also, communication needs to be strong. Professional development is vital in this modern world
Working with a start-up brand as a brand strategist, I have come to realise that all the aforementioned skills are so very important and they all play a role in achieving organisational and personal goal on a daily basis. I need to pay more attention to Communication and Ethics and adherence to standard.
As a sale representative all the skills listed are essentail my filed, as they play a very important role in my daily activities. The areas i need to really improve on are time management and continual professional development.
As a sales Representative, all the listed skills are crucial to me. However, the areas i need to improve are communication, time management, and continuous professional development
As a project officer all the skills listed are highly essential to me in my field and I entered to work on improving In areas in lacking.
As a chemical engineer in learning. The skills listed are essential to me in my field.
Though I’m not so good and conversant with most of the skills.
I’m taking courses that would help me improve so I can be exceptional in my role
As a technical staff, all the skills listed are very essential for me in my role as they are play important role in my day to day activities. And my achievements depend on how I’m able to apply them.
As a Customer Service Expert and Administrative Virtual Assistant all the listed skills are essential for my role, especially communication and time management.
I intend to enrol for courses and develop myself by acquiring innovative skills that is in line with my industry and commit to continual professional development to stay up-to-date.
As a Customer Service Expert and Administrative Virtual Assistant, all skills listed for Project manager is also essential for my role.
I intend to take m
As an Administrative Officer, all the six skills resonate with me and I believe where I need to work on is the communication and time management aspect. As an Admin officer, I need to be able to effectively manage my time and communication with my team members.
Working with the real estate agency buttresses on how communication is very important to keep clients updated. Beyond just communication, negotiation is in fact the most important skill in this field. This skill helps onboard clients before other 5 skills can be adopted. This is a skill I’m not sleeping on as it’s a tool for my job. It encompasses confidence, good knowledge of your services, possible risk and its management to not only convince yourself you have the best services but also your clients.
I I’ve carefully analyzed all six skills required to lead a project. As someone who direct a fashion company, the most essentials skills required out of all include; communication, time management, negotiation, continuous professional development, ethics and standards adherence and also environmental regulations. Leaving any of this out can negatively impact the scalability of one’s business. However, during the course of my learning, I realized the necessity of improving in various skills such as communication skills- by not being overly sensitive while communicating with team members while showing empathy and the right approach to communicating with clients by properly creating a negotiable condition in other to achieve a win win business deal. In other words, being considerate of the client wants and needs and striking a balance to make a project successful
As a general virtual assistant/customer service supporter,the six area is very important and highly essential to help me stand out. I see communication is what I need most because it would help me in solving problems with clients and when dealing with aggressive customers.
All are necessary skills I must work on.
As a Logistics Personnel in an onshore asset. The 6 skills are very imperative to aid logistics operations. Especially being involved with individuals with different backgrounds and interests. I just need to improve more on the communication. In the aspect of making it subtle when addressing some certain issues.
All 6 areas are of great importance but the skill gap I need to work more on is the communication and understanding the regulatory environment
As a teacher, the six areas are highly essential to help me stand out.
.But i see communication as being the first I need to master,,because it would help me clearly convey lesson plans, instructions as well as feedback to students, parents and my fellow teachers
All are necessary skills I must work on
All six areas are important for my profession, time management, communication, negotiation are skills I need to absorb in order to work effectively. Continual professional development is a process we all have to get accustomed to to help improve and enhance our skills.
All the six areas are key to my profession i need to study them more and pay attention to nos 4,5&6 for more professionalizm
On this beautiful journey on being a project manager,i have learnt that the most important skill needed in being a project manager is COMMUNICATION.
The area i need to work on effectively and efficiently is the area of continual professional development.
All the areas of project management are of great importance to me, I think I need to learn more on all the six areas.
Reflecting on my experience as an Operations Management Intern, I realize how important project management skills are. Here’s my assessment of the six areas:
1. Communication: Essential in my role, as I needed to convey instructions and updates effectively to team members. Strong communication is vital in ensuring smooth operations and addressing any issues promptly.
2. Time management: Another crucial skill, as balancing various tasks and meeting deadlines was a significant part of the job. I’m confident in this area, though there’s always room to improve in handling overlapping priorities more efficiently.
3. Negotiation: Although not everyday, there were times when negotiation was required, particularly when coordinating with other departments. I could improve my ability to reach win-win outcomes more effectively.
4. Understanding the regulatory environment: I have a foundational understanding but would benefit from deeper knowledge of the regulations that directly impact operations.
5. Ethics and adherence to standards: Strong adherence to ethical standards is key in operations management, ensuring compliance and maintaining a fair working environment. I feel comfortable here but recognize the need to stay updated as regulations evolve.
6. Continual professional development: This is an area where I can improve. Staying current with industry trends and new technologies would enhance my skill set and contribute to the success of future projects.
Key Improvement Areas:
a. Attend workshops or online courses on negotiation and regulatory compliance.
b. Stay updated on industry standards through relevant certifications.
c. Develop a habit of setting personal goals for time management and professional development.
All the six areas of pm skill are of great importance to my job and wish to improve in area of communication and time management .. these are important areas I wish to make changes
Negotiation: Enroll in negotiation workshops or online courses to refine my skills in stakeholder engagement and resource management.
Time Management: Adopt more efficient tools for time tracking and project prioritization to better handle overlapping deadlines.
Regulatory Knowledge: Attend seminars or pursue certifications that deepen my understanding of the regulatory environment in both healthcare and sustainability.
Professional Development: Regularly seek out webinars, conferences, and learning materials to stay updated on the latest developments in both fields.
As a Client Service manager in a growing Market research organization, I believe the six PM skill sets are essential to my role. I also need improvement in all the areas to perform professionally.
Some of the steps I have taken to bridge the skill gap are through continuous learning of the subjects via online courses and mentorship.
In as much as i try to be on point on all the 6 areas mentioned in relation to my job, i strongly know that I need to work on my knowledge of regulatory standards.
Sometimes, I become too engrossed to deliver results and I tend to jump protocols. This is because in as much as you want to deliver, checkmating your processes is very important in evaluating risks.
All the areas relate to my current job and I need to work on my negotiation skills
I am Olayinka Mary Agbana.
I can say all the above listed are skills I must possess for me to be able to work effectively in my role. I need to work on my communication skill as it is one important skill any professional should have
Effective communication,Negotiation and time management are very essential in my current job, also for my aspiring job in the future, Effective communication,Negotiation, Time Management, Understanding Regulatory Environment and lastly Ethics and adherence to standard and very much important in the job.
Communication, time management and negotiations are key areas to work effectively in my new role
Effective communication, time management, ethics and standards are skills important in my current role.
Communication, Negotiation, Time management and continual professional development skills are key areas to work effectively in my new role.
communication and time management skills are key areas to work effectively in my new role.
Excellent communication and time management skills are key areas to work effectively in my new role.
Time management and negotiation skills
My negotiation power is what I needed to show the undeniable values I have.
In my position as a Facility , negotiation and excellent communication is a very important aspect of my day to day life in the business.
I’m happy to learn about how I can apply other skills to be a great day Project Manager
Time management : ability to follow our to do goals effectively is sometimes deficult.
Negotiation and communication are the skills I really need to focus on.
communication is very important as a product manager and this would pave ways for others.
Communication and time management seems to be more paramount to my current role as well as adherence to standards and policies, the role of the negotiation skill cannot be overemphasized.
I work in the construction industry, handling projects for individual clients and government agencies. This course has shown that I need to work in these 3 areas- Communication, Negotiation and Continual Professional Development.
I’m currently working as an intern in a writing firm and from the few things I’ve learnt in project management, I am able to detect clearly areas that I need to improve on. They include; communication skills,time management and ethics and standards.
Henceforth, I resolve to developing myself to become the best and a professional at what I do.
Ekemini Ekere Ebong
Cohort 17 team 6
1
As a pharmacist with years of experience leading pharmacies and managing teams, I have come to realise that project management skills are essential in my role. Below are the six areas I will be reflecting on:
Communication: I am confident in my abilities to effectively communicate with my team, patients, healthcare professionals as well as cross-disciplinary professionals. However, I recognise the need to improve my communication skills in a project management context, especially in creating clear project charters, status reporting, and stakeholders management plans.
Negotiation: I have had experience negotiating with various suppliers, vendors, and customers/clients, but I’d like to develop my skills in negotiating with stakeholders and cross-functional teams to ensure project goals are met.
Time management: As a pharmacist, I am accustomed to managing multiple tasks as well as prioritising them. However, I recognise that I have to improve my skills in creating and managing project schedules, timelines, and deadlines, thereby effectively managing dependencies and mitigating delays.
Knowledge of the regulatory environment: I am well-versed in my pharmacy regulations, and standards, but I would like to expand my knowledge to include project management-specific regulations, such as National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Federal Ministry of Health (FMoH), National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), National Agency for the Control of AIDS (NACA) as well as some cross-borders regulatory bodies such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act(HIPPAA) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) guidelines in the United States and National Health Service (NHS) England, and Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) in the United Kingdom.
Ethics and Standards: As a healthcare professional, I am committed to upholding ethical standards. I would like to develop my skills in applying ethical principles to project management decisions, ensuring transparency, accountability, and fairness.
Continuing professional development: I recognise that it is important to stay current with industry developments and best practices, and as such, I would like to commit to ongoing learning and professional development in project management methodologies, including Agile and Scrum.
How do I plan to address these gaps? I plan to:
Continue taking courses or training/certification programs in project management, such as PMP or PRINCE2.
Develop my managerial skills, focusing on strategic management, finance, and human resource management.
Seek guidance and mentorship from experienced project managers in healthcare.
Attend project management workshops and conferences.
Join professional organisations or networking groups to stay updated on industry developments and best practices.
Volunteer for project management roles within my industry to gain hands-on experience.Apply project management principles to small-scale projects within the pharmacy I work at gradually increasing complexity.
By addressing these skill gaps, I aim at enhancing my project management skills, leading more effective teams, and driving successful projects that improve patient outcomes.
All six skills are essential in Human resource field , but I need to better myself in time management and continual professional development.
All six skills are relevant to my profession as a virtual assistant, I possess some of these skills, however I still need to fill in the gaps for skills such as negotiation and also improve my time management skills.
All the six mentioned qualities are very important and has been useful in my workings
All the six aforementioned qualities are very important in my job currently as a sales Representative but communication, negotiation and Time management takes the front seat needed at my current job
All the six aforementioned skills are essential for my job as a Virtual Assistant and a Customer Support Representative. However, I need to improve upon my Understanding the regulatory environment and Negotiation Skills.
Olaosebikan Remilekun Roseline I
All skills are important for an effective project management. I will. Make use Of alL.the skills in my current job
Ezugwu Nkechinyere Bibian
All this skills are essential tools for effective project management.
As a service executive Faced with customers, communication and time management is the key in other to maintain the standard of the organisation am working with.
Gaining more knowledge of the regulatory environment enhance compliance
All skills are essential and important power of a project manager ,and having been put into practice as part of my daily basis as a customer experience personnel. mean while I am working on areas i need to improve on as a effective supervisor and customer experience centric
however, Negotiation and Continual professional development plays an important role in project management.
The points are well spelt out because i can see my lapses where i need i correct in my current job, the course is very enriching
I believe the 6 areas are essential for my job as a sales executive, but the areas I need to improve upon are; Negotiation: Enhancing my negotiation skills will help me navigate conflicts, secure resources, and foster stronger partnerships and understanding the regulatory environment: Gaining a deeper understanding of relevant regulations and standards will ensure compliance and inform research design.
The potential steps I’d take to bridge these skill gaps is to attend negotiation workshops or training sessions and participate in regulatory seminars or conferences. Engage in online courses or certification programs for continual professional development and Seek mentorship from experienced professionals
As a sales representative, all the 6 skills mentioned are crucial to my role. However, id need to develop strong negotiation skills and continue in professional development
As a graduate Engineer, all the six project management skills mentioned above are vital to my profession. I have to continue my professional development to keep me updated in current trends.
In my position as a sales development representative, negotiation and excellent communication is a very important aspect of my day to day life.
I’m happy to learn about how I can apply other skills to be a great day Project Manager
Name: Ijeoma Edenakeme
Based on my experience as head of admin, customer service rep, and my background in Industrial and labour relations, I have had to use all the skills needed in project management at one time or the other. As head of admin who had the responsibility of opening and setting up new offices and also equip them, I did not have a choice than to communicate with my MD/CEO and also delegate tasks to the appropriate channels about the progress, I also had to do the purchasing of the equipment which brings me to negotiation skill. As a customer service person, I had a number of emails to reply to and phone calls to make daily which had to be done in a timely manner and must be achieved before the close of business everyday.
During this period, all the work ethics and standards were duly observed. At the moment, I am presently learning project management as the base of continuing professional development.
Ozioma Ibeachu
Project Management.. cohort 4
Team 9
My current profession as a customer Service Officer in a Commercial bank…. Communication skills are essential to understand customer challenge and proffer solution to them.
Also Time management skill is essential to meet up with the numerous customers with different complaints and navigate so many platforms at a time to solve them.
Ethics and standards is essential to understand the ethics of the job and the bank’s standard of operations.
I have to work on continuing professional development so as to grow in my chosen career
As a civil/site Engineer,all six skills are required and utilized for the timely and successful day to day running of the site and execution of the project in view.
As a civil/site Engineer, continuous professional development is important for me,hence my enrollment in this bootcamp for project management to better improve my skills and bridge any skills gap that I might have.
My current employment is teaching. Teaching profession requires adequate COMMUNICATION with students in order to impart knowledge and for learning to take place.
Also, TIME MANAGEMENT is of the essence if the teacher wants to maximize the use of the allotted time to teach a particular subject or course for a particular period in a day.
It is indeed necessary to abide by the ETHICS of the teaching STANDARD and I always try to maintain decorum and abide by the set standards and ethics of the teaching profession.
I always keep myself abreast with the KNOWLEDGE OF THE REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT in order not to step in out of the norms, standards and rules related to the job.
Also, NEGOTIATION and CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT are of the essence in order to be said that I am a complete Project Manager in my teaching employment.
However, where I know I need to work on are:
* NEGOTIATION: Teachers are being paid peanuts compared to what they contribute to the society. Imagine a teacher who produces other professions being paid very low so that daily survival becomes difficult. So, when I work on my negotiation skills regarding payments and salaries, I believe teachers will be better paid to make for a higher standard of living.
*Another crucial skill I need to master is the area of CONTINUING PROFESSiONAL DEVELOPMENT. I need to always update my knowledge on-the-job in order to be well-grounded on the job.
As we can see, all six skill areas are very important for a Project Manager in the teaching profession.
NDIDI IFEDIBA NWOKEDI
All 6 skills are essential power skills to possess as a project manager and they are skills that i put to practice on a daily basis as a project/program coordinator. I am also working on areas i need to improve on as a effective PM
All six skills are crucial for a project manager to successfully complete projects efficiently and effectively. I need to improve my negotiation skills and focus on continuous professional development to advance my career.
As a project manager for an NGO, the following skills are crucial:
1. **Communication**: Essential for effectively conveying goals, expectations, and updates to team members, stakeholders, and donors. It also includes active listening to understand needs and feedback.
2. **Negotiation**: Important for securing funding, resources, and partnerships. It involves finding mutually beneficial solutions with various stakeholders.
3. **Time Management**: Critical for ensuring that projects are completed on schedule. It involves setting priorities, creating timelines, and delegating tasks efficiently.
4. **Knowledge of the Regulatory Environment**: Necessary for compliance with local, national, and international laws and regulations that affect NGO operations, including labor laws, tax regulations, and reporting requirements.
5. **Ethics and Standards**: Vital for maintaining integrity, transparency, and accountability within the organization. It ensures that the NGO operates in line with its mission and values.
6. **Continuing Professional Development**: Important for staying updated with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in project management and the NGO sector.
### Current Skills and Gaps:
#### Skills I Possess:
– **Communication**: I excel in conveying information clearly and persuasively, and I am adept at listening and addressing concerns.
– **Ethics and Standards**: I am committed to upholding high ethical standards and ensuring transparency and accountability in all operations.
– **Time Management**: I am proficient in organizing tasks, setting deadlines, and ensuring timely project completion.
#### Skill Gaps:
– **Negotiation**: While I have some experience, I feel the need to enhance my skills in securing better deals and fostering stronger partnerships.
– **Knowledge of the Regulatory Environment**: I have a basic understanding but need to deepen my knowledge of specific regulations affecting NGOs.
– **Continuing Professional Development**: I could be more proactive in seeking out learning opportunities to stay current in the field.
### Actions to Address Skill Gaps:
1. **Negotiation**:
– **Training**: Enroll in a negotiation skills course.
– **Practice**: Engage in role-playing scenarios with colleagues to refine negotiation tactics.
– **Mentorship**: Seek guidance from experienced negotiators within or outside the organization.
2. **Knowledge of the Regulatory Environment**:
– **Research**: Regularly review updates on relevant laws and regulations.
– **Workshops/Seminars**: Attend workshops and seminars focused on NGO compliance and legal issues.
– **Consultation**: Work with legal experts or consultants to gain deeper insights.
3. **Continuing Professional Development**:
– **Courses/Certifications**: Pursue certifications in project management, such as PMP or PRINCE2, and attend courses on NGO management.
– **Networking**: Join professional associations and attend industry conferences to learn from peers and experts.
– **Reading**: Subscribe to journals, blogs, and newsletters related to project management and the nonprofit sector.
By addressing these skill gaps, I can enhance my effectiveness as a project manager and contribute more significantly to the NGO’s mission.
The six skills are all essential for a project manager to have in order to complete projects effectively and efficiently. I need to work on my negotiation skill and continuous professional development for career advancement.
Considering all 6 skills, I have realized they are all important and part of my daily routine as a project manager. I look forward to improving my negotiations skills and time management.
Considering all 6 skills, I have realized they are all important and part of my daily routine as a project manager. I look forward to improving my negotiations skills and time management.
Continuing Professional Development:
I have been researching programmes and courses concerning this and DEXA has provided a stepping stone in my scale up in being a certified project manager.
Negotiation:
I’ve never been much of a negotiator when it comes to tasks and unrealistic deadlines. I do them and grumble so, when an unrealistic deadline is put out for a task which would require information from other resource persons outside of the unit on the project, I will draw out a plan with expected deliverables/time so that my team lead can get daily statistics report which could be reported to the seniors until the task is complete.
The six skills, are of great essence in my organization although, the ones that are very much needed are communication, negotiation and continuing learning/development.
For the aspect of communication, having come to the realization that what matters most is not the message but the method in which the message is being communicated, I will seek for better ways of communicating an idea or observation which could be through having an informal discussion.
When it comes to negotiation, its absence is affecting the work performance negatively, hence, as a project manger, I will seek for ways to make the major stakeholders see the benefits of proper negotiation.
Finally, I will ensure that both myself and the members of my team upskill ourselves so as to be ready for the changes in the workspace
As a client relationship manager, all six areas are essential.
However, I need to improve in the continuing Professional development area. It is very easy to forget to do so when you are busy working, but it is necessary for personal development and career advancement.
All the skills are basically parts of my day to day activities, but the most important skill a project manager needs that is essential to my job is COMMUNICATION. People come into the facility, or they call or line for inquires, we have to communicate the right information to them. Language barrier can hinder the success of communication.
With the basic knowledge gained so far on this course, have been able to understand that as an etiquette consultant my views has been shifted to some skills that i needed to upgrade on.
communication; as i train on etiquette which involved lot of communication , it is important for me to know that though im teaching it,there should so be a room for dialoques which can foster more understanding on the subject matter.
negotiation; this another area which i must work on,as i propose to prospects on the need for etiquette in their organisation, i must provide plans, taking into plan their needs and environ.
continuous professional development; i have see the need to take more professional courses to upgrade because the knowledge of yesterday is not sufficient for today neither will the knowledge of today be enough for tomorrow.
to bridge the gaps;
by acknowledging my areas of improvement and put necessary plans in place to enhance it
by joining professional bodies or association where i can acquired more knowledge
by volunteering in areas that is related to where i needed intensive knowledge
upgrading my professional core skills.
My profession require more time management in the sense to improve more on my client
My profession requires more of time management skills because as a teacher l need to meet up with task completion with the time allocated to me
My work as humanitarian requires more of communication skill and time management skills, because it’s more coaching others and delivering some lectures.
As a graphic designer, below are essential skills.
1. *Communication*: Clearly understanding client needs, providing design concepts, and receiving feedback.
2. *Time management*: Meeting deadlines, prioritizing tasks, and managing multiple projects.
3. *Understanding the regulatory environment*: Familiarity with copyright laws, trademark guidelines, and design standards.
4. *Continual professional development*: Staying updated with design trends, software, and technologies.
*Areas for improvement:*
1. *Negotiation*: Confidently discussing project scope, timelines, and budgets with clients.
2. *Ethics and adherence to standards*: Ensuring design integrity, originality, and adherence to industry codes.
*Steps to bridge skill gaps:*
1. Take online courses or attend workshops on negotiation, project management, and design business practices.
2. Join design communities, forums, or professional organizations to stay updated and network.
3. Seek feedback from colleagues, mentors, or clients to improve communication and negotiation skills.
4. Set aside time for self-directed learning, exploring new design tools, and staying current with industry trends.
5. Consider obtaining certifications like the Certified Graphic Designer (CGD) or the Adobe Certified Expert (ACE) to demonstrate your expertise.
By focusing on these areas, I’ll enhance my skills, become a more effective project manager, and deliver exceptional results as a graphic designer.
I am currently working as a web developer and some of the skills required or the ones I use are ; Communication: I have to speak with the client on the exact feautures they want on their website.
Negotiation is also paramount as we have to come to an agreed price minding the Foreign Exchange rate.
then Time Management requires me to deliver the job before or on the set deadline
im currently working in the banking sector where innovation and technology is very paramount continually developing owns self with diverse revelant knowledge and skiill is key to remain relevant
Having worked as Floor Manager in a retail store,I had a lot of sales representatives who were my direct subordinate,who needed my directions to be able to carry out Thier daily tasks.All of the aforementioned roles applied to me because it was part of my daily routines .
COMMUNICATIONS.
I needed to communicate to the sales representatives on how to Carry out their duties effectively, communication is also expected to be timely as it gives timely and effective.
However an effective communication is one that is clearly stated and understood.
NEGOTIATION.
In as much as I am the term lead,there is also room to negotiate with my sales representatives as to when it is convenient for them to carry out their given task not inpossing on them but also ensuring that the task is done.
TIME MANAGEMENT.
This is another factor that was very essential as a team lead because,I had to give the sales representatives time to carry out their task but as well supervise them to ensure that the task is done within the time frame that stipulated for it.ensuring that no stone is left unturned.
KNOWLEDGE OF THE REGULATIORY ENVIRONMENT..
Aside from the fact that the shop floor attendants had to constantly merchandise their various products on the shelf,there were several rules and regulations guiding the establishment,which I ensued that they all adhered to.
ETHICS AND STANDARDS.
As a team lead I needed to ensure that my Sales representatives as well as myself behave ethically at all times,as professional ism is highly required in discharging our various duties.
CONTINUOS LEARNING.
As a Floor Manager that I am and a team lead,it is mandatory that I engaged my self in personal training and growth so that I can evolve in this contemporary society.
My last role was in sales, not directly a project manager but had aspects of it which was quite interesting. Well, it cut across all the areas so I would give my take on all of them.
Communication: it is very vital because, everyone involved in a project need clarity on what the end goal is in other to work effectively.
Negotiation: ”quid pro quo”, something for something. It is important to note that every transaction should be mutually beneficial so a PM would need to understand the importance of finding common ground in negotinegotiating .
Time management: any goal without a time frame is not a goal but a wish. Time creates urgency and that can be a motivating factor to a team in doing a job.
Knowledge of the regulatory environment: having information about the environment you are stepping into is key, it allows for better navigation through out the project.
Ethics and standard: sometimes, it is just a thin line between right and wrong so a Pm has to be cautious of this to avoid legal challenges especially.
Continuing professional development: good,better,best,perfect and so on. There is always room for improvement so never settlr for where you are otherwise those who are evolving continuously would flush you out of the system.
Thank you.
All the above listed points are important to me as a civil engineer, but some are more important than others and I would focus on the more important ones in my discussion.
* Communication: Clearly conveying complex technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences is crucial for successful project execution.
Thus communication is very important to me as a civil engineer in order to drive home assigned projects successfully.
* Time Management: Civil engineering projects are often large-scale and involve multiple stakeholders. Strong time management skills ensure projects stay on schedule and within budget. One thing I learned regarding time management in my profession is that, the more time you spend on a project, the more cost you accrued to complete the project. Therefore, like the saying, time is money, I pay more attention to project completion time while at the same time following procedures and maintaining standards.
* Understanding the regulatory environment: Civil engineers must navigate a complex web of regulations to ensure projects comply with safety and environmental standards. Each and every countries, regions, province have their regulations and standards including general regulations in construction industry as a guide to effectively carry out construction process and standards.
The above discussed skills can be improved by taking the following steps:
* Communication: Take a communication skills course or workshop. Practice active listening and public speaking.
* Time Management: Utilize project management tools and techniques. Create clear deadlines and milestones for projects.
* Regulatory environment: Stay up-to-date on the latest regulations by attending industry seminars or workshops.
Based on my past and present work experience as an Architect and a Product Manager, I can confirm that these six skills are all essential for my field. I have less engagements on this area;
Knowledge of regulatory environment – to improve this, i have to study the written policies of the relevant regulatory agencies, and also seek the knowledge of the local policies and regulations within the locality where the project is sited.
1. Communication: Essential – Clear communication is vital in my role to ensure team collaboration and stakeholder understanding.
2. Negotiation: Important – Negotiation skills help me manage conflicts and reach mutually beneficial agreements.
3. Time management: Essential – Effective time management enables me to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
4. Understanding the regulatory environment: Important – Familiarity with industry regulations ensures compliance and minimizes risks.
5. Ethics and adherence to standards: Essential – Upholding ethics and standards maintains professionalism, trust, and credibility.
6. Continual professional development: Essential – Staying updated with industry trends, best practices, and new skills is vital for growth and excellence.
To bridge skill gaps, I consider:
– Attending workshops or training sessions on negotiation, time management, and industry-specific regulations
– Seeking mentorship or guidance from experienced professionals
– Joining professional networks or associations for knowledge sharing and continuous learning
– Volunteering for projects that challenge me to develop new skills
– Regularly seeking feedback from colleagues, managers, and clients to identify areas for improvement
By acknowledging areas for improvement and taking proactive steps, I can enhance my project management skills and contribute more effectively to my organization. Reflecting on my current employment, I realize that project management skills are essential in my role. The six areas where project managers need to cultivate their skills are crucial, and I’ll evaluate each one in relation to my job:
1. Communication: Essential – Clear communication is vital in my role to ensure team collaboration and stakeholder understanding.
2. Negotiation: Important – Negotiation skills help me manage conflicts and reach mutually beneficial agreements.
3. Time management: Essential – Effective time management enables me to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
4. Understanding the regulatory environment: Important – Familiarity with industry regulations ensures compliance and minimizes risks.
5. Ethics and adherence to standards: Essential – Upholding ethics and standards maintains professionalism, trust, and credibility.
6. Continual professional development: Essential – Staying updated with industry trends, best practices, and new skills is vital for growth and excellence.
To bridge skill gaps, I consider:
– Attending workshops or training sessions on negotiation, time management, and industry-specific regulations
– Seeking mentorship or guidance from experienced professionals
– Joining professional networks or associations for knowledge sharing and continuous learning
– Volunteering for projects that challenge me to develop new skills
– Regularly seeking feedback from colleagues, managers, and clients to identify areas for improvement
By acknowledging areas for improvement and taking proactive steps, I can enhance my project management skills and contribute more effectively to my organization.
Based on my past and present work experience, I can confirm that these six skills are all essential for my job. But having less engagements on these 2 areas;
Negotiation
Knowledge of regulatory environment,
in the past, makes them a gap in my project management skills, which needs to be improved upon.
In order to prove on them, I need to take the following steps,
1. For Negotiation – Offer myself as a volunteer, to the sub team in my work place, that is charged specifically with the negotiation responsibilities. In that way, I will gain knowledge and get up skilled in that area.
2. For Knowledge of the regulatory environment – Study the written policies of the relevant regulatory agencies, and also seek the knowledge of the local policies and regulations within the locality where the project is sited.
As an administrative officer and an in-training virtual assistant, continuous self-improvement in the six areas is important as the outcome will enhance my skills and aid in excellent project execution, management and delivery.
All the six areas listed are essential in my current job as a teacher and ui/ux designer and also a virtual assistant in training. i do need to work on my negotiations skills ,Understanding the regulatory environment, ethics and adherence to standards as i am new to project management and also continual professional development.
Having worked as Head of Programs in an organization, all of these skills were extremely necessary and no one skill was more important than the other as they are in some way connected and intertwined.
Although, the skills I need to improve on are personal development and negotiation and I know that I am on the right track taking this course.
All the skills listed have been very helpful to me in my current role as they are part of my day to day activities. However, I think I need to do better on my knowledge of the regulatory environment as well as ethics and standards.
All the skills here are very essential and intertwined but the skills I think is very necessary is that of communication, negotiation and time management, these are like basic or foundational skills that is a must have for any project manager or member of a project team
All the skills listed above are very important for my job but i believe i have need to improve my time management and negotiation skills to help increase my chances of landing more jobs.
All the skills explained are important for my job but there is a need for me to work on my Communication and Time Management skills, so that I can better get projects done.
I am certain that at the end of this training, I definitely would be a better communicator, time manager and overall a better manager of projects.
I’m a virtual assitant in training and i believe that improving my skills in communication,negotiation,time management, ethics and of course continuing professional development amongst others will increase my chances of landing more jobs and maintainh already on boarded clients and also ensure smooth running of my business and other things involved.
All the above listed skills are essential to me as a Project Manager
I need to improve on my Time management and as well develop myself professionally by constant practice, to enable me carry out projects effectively.
In order to produce an excellent result as a project manager, all the skills are very essential. Personally, I need to improve in the communication aspect and to be time conscious to deliver project effectively and on time.
All skill sets listed are interrelated and very important.
However Effective Communication is the most crucial for me because its essential to convey goals, expectations and feedback to team members, stake holders and clients. It also prevents misunderstandings and foster collaborations.
A project Manager needs Negotiation skills to secure resources.
Efficient Time Management to create realistic goals and schedules.
Understanding the Regulations and laws to prevent legal issues.
Upholding Ethical Standards to build trust.
Continual Professional Development to fully pay attention to industry trends and adapt to changing circumstances.
All the six areas expounded are very necessary for project management. Personally, as a business development manager of my company, I need to build more on my communication skill in managing both my internal and external audience.
Again, time management is a veritable tool which I need to work on because, most times I see myself running behind schedule in project delivery and sometimes, seeking for extension of schedule to deliver on projects.
In other to produce optimal results as a project manager, all skills are required and essential. However, as an individual that is looking forward to becoming a project manager, I need to be more equipped in communication skills, negotiation skills and also continual professional development.
As a project manager all six skills are very essential in carrying out our duties or roles as a project manager.
Communication and time management is very essential for me in the role I’m playing as the head of welfare in my team but currently I think I need to work on negotiation and to improve on that I engage in various trainings and also speak with experienced people to gain more insights
Communication, time management and adherence to standards and ethics come in handy in my current role.
To breach the gap in skills I am lacking in, I am open to learn, coached and develop myself.
We need many skills to help us fullfil the goal as project managers in my current skills I am lacking time management, communication,and negotiation skills
What I am doing is seeking training and support from experienced people.
As a project manager, all these skills are what makes me stand out as a professional in the field. Of a surety, all these skills are essential to a project manager for effective performance. Having a prior knowledge on all these skills, all I need to do is to improve myself on them through consistent practicing and intentionality.
i think i need to be up to date about the regulatory requirements as non-adherence could lead to serious sanctions from the supervising governing bodies involved.
In my recent roles where I led a sales team in a wine distribution company and later became a research project manager for an institute, I usually made use of the following to achieve the targeted goals:
Communication: Clearly articulating project goals by letting my team members understand what is needed most during sales, timelines are always assigned while on any research i was assigned to work on by my top managers, and expectations to team members and stakeholders are clearly stated and worked to avoid miscommunication.
Negotiation: Managing conflicts when it comes with customers and team members, setting priorities to be able to achieve goals, and allocating resources to meet project demands like disbursing money for promotins and advertsment, when it comes to pricing which is the bases of many businesses i have used this my skill to achive many sucesses in businesses and managing both team members and clients.
Time management: Coordinating tasks and delivering on the proposed time made my team achieve great sales and meet up with our projects, establishing deadlines, and ensuring timely project delivery.
Ethics and adherence to standards: Maintaining integrity is one thing i have come to understand makes business relationship between clients and team members propers, transparency is another thing that clients love so much when you say yes and it stands.
I am presently doing some certification courses that will give me edge among my peers in the PM space and equally learning the regulations based on the environment i find myself.
I use some of these skills in my current job but I need to work on my negotiation skills and time management. I believe I’m good at communicating well but there’s always room for improvement.
I am currently making use of my time management skills and at the same time, upholding the standards and ethics of the food production company that i am working for. My negotiation skill and communication skills are skills i am actively working towards by getting related materials that feeds me with the knowledge and implementation
I’m Emmanuel Oluwadaisi Gabriel, I’m have had various engagements in a project but I’m specifically working on negotiation skill to up skill my career.
I currently work using all these skills in my present but I am working on my negotiation and continual professional development skills. With these two up to optimal level, I can achieve more productivity in any project.
I am already using most of these skills as a Senior Administrative Officer in my present job but I intend to work more on my negotiation skills and continue to take more professional courses to improve myself. Getting the right skills will make work easier, get more work done on time and this will increase productivity in any given project!
As a banker, all the listed skills are essential. I intend to bridge the gap in communication by improving my active listening skills, being clear and concise in my communication, and using appropriate communication channels. I also consider taking courses or workshops on communication skills to improve my abilities. To improve my negotiation skills, I can start by researching the other party’s interests and needs and then use that information to develop a strategy for the negotiation. I also practice active listening and empathy to understand the other party’s perspective better. Additionally, I intend to take courses or workshops on negotiation skills to improve my abilities in this area.
To improve my time management skills, I have started by prioritizing tasks and setting realistic deadlines. In recent times, I have considered using time management tools such as Pomodoro timers, calendars, to-do lists, and project management software. Additionally, courses or workshops on time management to improve my abilities in this area will be an added advantage, while to improve my knowledge of the regulatory environment, I engross myself with reading industry publications and attending industry conferences and events. Industry-related laws, acts, and decrees are helping me tremendously.
To improve my ethics and standards, I make a point of duty by familiarizing myself with the ethical guidelines and standards set by my organization and industry, and to improve my continuing professional development, I started by setting goals for my career development and identifying areas where I need to improve. I have also considered and decided to take courses or workshops on professional development to enhance my abilities in this area.
I intend to work on my communication and negotiation skills. I’ve always had difficulty in conveying ideas or messages to people, Also while negotiating, i tend to bring in sentiments. I believe at the end of this course, I’d have greatly improved.
I intend to work on time management and negotiation skills in order to serve clients sensibly. There are times when work can pile up and would seem not to know what to do. Ability to manage time can make it easier to complete urgent and important tasks on time.
Also my kind of profession I am pursuing job requires skills to collaborate with other stakeholders to serve clients. Ability to negotiate will give sound results and give mutual value.
These skills are valuable for anyone who wants to succeed in life. Whatsoever your role; communication, time management, negotiation, understanding the legal and regulatory environment, ethics and continual development will help you succeed in that role.
I have all of these skills but they are not all at the expert level I would want to operate in, some are at intermediary levels. Thank you @learnwithdexa for the opportunity to improve on them.
In as much as all 6 areas are very crucial for a project manager to effectively and efficiently carry out tasks, I believe Communication is most important.
You need Communication in virtually all 6 categories and that is one area I am quite poor at and working on improving.
I am very good at time management, I meet deadlines and perform tasks on or before their due date and this comes to met naturally, I don’t struggle for it unlike Communication.
#DEXA, I am so so glad to be a part of this community and won’t take this opportunity for granted.
All the six skills are important in day to day activities. I’m seeking to improve in communication and time management skills. Thank you DEXA for the opportunity.
Gratitude to the Dexa Team for such a wonderful opportunity to be part of this cohort 17. Well as Compliance and patrol officer that manages a team of security guard for a top bank in Nigeria, frequently use some of this skills in my day to day activity with both my guards and my superiors. Communication is a vital skill in every organization today, effective communication plays a vital role in my day to day activity and this has help me to foster my relationship and influence with my guards and my superiors and also negotiation skills has helped my in tying to liase with guards in areas which might not be favorable to them but have to get the job done in a way so I have been to look for a win win situation where there wont be any form of grudges or in any way jeopardize the guards in carrying there job function. Prioritizing jobs has also been helping factor for me where by i have learn on the job on getting the most important task done as at when neccessary.
Areas needed for me for to gain more skills on are the knowledge of regulatory environment, and ethics and standards. ethics and standard of the security world is a continuous learning development for any one in this field because as the emerges so do the security ethics and standard changes. So I believe all this skills are transferable skills that are need ed in every organization and it is required by a project manager and this skill will help me as I transit into the project management worlds. All this skills will be a continuous development as I gain more experience on the job and I also plan to to get more certifications and even further get more education as I grow in the field of project management.
Thank you so much #Dexa for this opportunity, All the six areas are very essential for the job, from communication which is very important to know what is expected of you at each given time to negotiation then time management which is making the most of my time, to having knowledge about the regulatory environment, then the ethnics and standard , it’s very important to know the culture and values of the place you’re working, the standard being put in place decide how you behave in that setting and finally to have a mindset of continual learning and development
For me the areas I need to improve on especially are my communication and time management skills, in my work I realized that instead of making an assumption based on what is expected of you in any situation, it’s better to ask questions and my intentions are easily being misunderstood, so from what I have learnt so far I would develop the habit of listening and trying to see things from their perspective.
Better time management skills would do me good at this point in my work where you need to plan and organize everything before that day and I’m always been stressed out at the end of the day, it’s like juggling everything that’s supposed to happen in my mind, I need to be more organized and detailed and improve in this skill
The skills discussed are essential not just as a project manager but in day to day business dealings.
No matter the industry you find yourself the skill of communication, negotiation, time management are necessary to contribute to Efficiency and effectiveness, optimizing outcomes and managing relationships.
Knowledge of regulations, ethics and standards enhances performance.
It is crucial to always pursue knowledge, this will help bridge the skill gap in whatever Industry one finds themselves
Name: Obongha Bassey Ofem
Cohort 17 team 7
From Nigeria
I work as a Business Support Partner with Interswitch these 6 skills are really useful in my place of work. I need to work on my communication and time management skills and I am taking this course in order to work on them.
Thank you #Dexa for the opportunity.
Lydia Ehebho.
As I work diligently at my workbench, I realize that being a female cobbler is more than just fixing shoes; it also involves project management. Effective communication is crucial for understanding customers’ needs and preferences, as well as for clarifying project scope with stakeholders.
Negotiation skills come into play when agreeing on prices and deadlines, similar to resolving conflicts with team members. Time management is crucial for meeting deadlines and delivering quality work, just like ensuring that projects are completed on schedule.
I aim to create a productive and creative environment, whether in my workshop or a project team. Ethical standards guide my work, ensuring honesty and transparency in all interactions, just like upholding integrity in project management.
Adhering to industry standards and seeking professional development opportunities has improved my craft and project management skills. Reflecting on my journey, I see how these skills have empowered me as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated field.
I take pride in being a female cobbler who embodies project management skills, delivering quality work, and inspiring others to do the same. My reflection highlights the versatility of project management skills, applicable beyond traditional projects to everyday crafts like cobblery.
Date of experience: July 20, 2024
When I get a job, I think I will have to communicate more because I usually tend to ignore excesses and lapses and try to do things myself, especially when there is a deadline or when I’m under pressure. But this doesn’t make it easy and so I have to work more on communicating with others to ensure everyone plays their part to make a “project” successful.
I’m Adewole Oluwabukunmi Caleb by name. I’m a Quantity Surveyor and an interior decorator. The listed skills are very important in my profession. I’m seeking to improve in learning these skiils to be
The six mentioned areas are very crucial and relevant to me as a Business Development Manager of my company. Communication and time management tops my priority chart hence requires my urgent attention and I’m already strategizing on solution methods.
I am Jafaru Umar Faruk.
As a sales executive manager all listed skills are applicable to me directly or indirectly. I will make effort to improve on those skills.
My name is Aishat Aiteseme Abdulrazaaq, as a pharmacist these 6 skills are really useful in my place of work. I need to work on my communication and time management skills and I am taking this course in order to work on them.
My name is Emmanuel Omotere. I’m a Superintendent of Police, an ICT Specialist in the Nigeria Police Force.
Regardless of our status, I have come to realize that, one way or the other we either participate in a project implementation or execute one. Through this engagement, we either meet expectations or get a poor performance and this is largely linked to how well or better equipped we are in project management.
Some of the Project Management skills identified in the course of study resonates well with me as a leader of a team of personnel working in one of our formations.
Collaboration with vendors implementing a critical project for the formation to aid policing remains crucial.
The ability to communicate project goals, identify, divide and perform tasks among team members, make or give updates on the progress of the project as well as provide time-based reports remain crucial towards a ensuring a good project delivery that meets client’s expectation.
There was a time I had to negotiate with vendors on pricing to save cost on the part of the sponsor
Sometime project bits get to experience little delay that may affect the initial time set for deliverables. However, the ability to adapt to changes, and communicate such changes across board is a good recipe for project continuity and eventual success.
I am seeking to learn and improve on all these skills for a more productive outcome when handling any project.
I’m Abidakun Mary Fayoke.
Almost all the listed skills applies to my work function. Nevertheless I hope to develop and improve more on all especially continuing professional development.
I am Alison Umelo, presently, I am a practicing Occupational Health and Safety OHS Professional in the construction industry, and also worked in the Oil and Gas sector in the same capacity, I can confidently say that all skill sets listed above for Project Manager are applicable to my job role.
communication as Safety officer is a vital tool/skill one must have to effectively discharge his/her duties. knowing what to say, where to say, when and how to say is very important, especially when working in hostile environment.
Negotiation skill is important to convince top management to support all HSE laydown plan to prevent accident at work, also making sure that company’s decision won’t go against existing MOU with host community.
Time management is very important during HSE meetings in order not to affect daily production target.
Understanding local and international HSE laws peculiar to the job, and how to apply the law without undermining the local laws of host community.
Work ethics and standards are essential to give all a sense of belonging.
Continuing Personal Development is essential in HSE practice for effectiveness.
I ‘m Ebube Usiade, presently working as an Operations Officer at the Aviation sector. All skills listed above for a PM apply to my job functions directly or indirectly and necessary for daily Operations performance.
Communication skill needed to effectively relate with client and airport users for me as customer care principles are employed for understanding
Negotiation skill comes in when ideas and terms need to be sold to concerned clients to achieve my Company’s goals
Time Management is vital to enable a steady upward movement rather than set back
Environmental Standards are always adhered to and orientation is a must
Ethics and Standards are compulsory requirements to orientate those who are not conversant with the sector while using the facilities around
Aviation is a sector that cuts across the globe. To make a mark and have a positive growth one require continual professional development to keep up.
Therefore these key areas are actually necessary for my present field and daily I hope to develop and improve on them as an intending PM for effectiveness and efficiency with any Project.
Areas I choose to improve on are negotiation and communication.
Learning how to negotiate will improve my diplomatic skills and learning how to commucicate effectively will improve how I interact with people possitively. That’s why I chose PM to develop me in both areas I am lacking.
As a Civil (Field) Engineer, in my experience of work I have come to a realization and conclusion that indeed project management skills are needed in every line of work because in my experience in field work on site I noticed good communication, being open to negotiate with the labour force, being ethical, being knowledgeable of the site environment where works are carried out and most especially time management, being able to beat up to time frame for daily Requirements of work is very important for effective output. This means People Who exhibit such Skills unknowingly are practically demonstrating project Management skills.
As an inventory manager at my current place of work,I am constantly faced with the responsibility of evaluating suppliers,arranging supplies and documenting daily supplies and deliveries. All of these need a good communication skill to run efficiently. I would say,I have that and,of course,I am getting better and learning everyday. So, communication, negotiation,time management and understanding the regulatory body are all skills required in my current job and they’re skills I can improve on as well .
Meanwhile,ethics and adherence to standards and continual professional development are skills that feel alien to me and therefore would love to improve on. Thank you
In my current role as an Project manager, project management skills are crucial to my daily responsibilities.I also regularly engage in tasks that require these capabilities and competencies.
Knowledge of the Regulatory Environment: Understanding the regulatory landscape is important, especially when dealing with compliance issues and ensuring that all activities align with legal standards. While this isn’t my primary focus, I need to be aware of these aspects to support my organization effectively.
Ethics and Standards: Maintaining high ethical standards and adhering to professional guidelines is non-negotiable in my role. This ensures that all actions taken are in the best interest of the organization and its stakeholders.
Continuing Professional Development: Staying updated with the latest trends and best practices in administration and project management is essential. Continuous learning helps me bring new ideas and improvements to my role.
Communication: Effective communication is vital in my role. I coordinate with various departments and ensure that information flows smoothly within my team members and stakeholders of the project. Clear and concise communication helps prevent misunderstandings and keeps projects on track.
Negotiation: While negotiating contracts with various stakeholders, I often mediate between them, ensuring that everyone’s needs and expectations are met. This requires tactical and strategic ability to find mutually beneficial solutions.
Time Management: Managing the schedules of multiple projects simultaneously requires excellent time management skills. Prioritizing tasks and ensuring deadlines are met is a daily challenge that I must navigate efficiently.
Skill Gaps and Actions:
1. Continuing Professional Development: I intend to pursue certifications in project management, such as PMP or PRINCE2, to formalize my skills and knowledge.
2. Knowledge of the Regulatory Environment: I plan to take courses on regulatory compliance to deepen my understanding of this area.
By addressing these skill gaps, I aim to enhance my effectiveness as a better project manager and contribute even more to my organization’s success.
In my current job as an Administrative Secretary, all the above-mentioned skills apply in work environment, and I can say that I’m 90% proficient in all.
Communication: As people come to me for one thing or another, for me to proffer solution to their needs, I need to know how to communicate properly and in clear terms for them to understand.
Negotiation: If I’m asked, negotiation to some extent, is communcation-related. If it’s pricing, reaching and understanding, etc, good communication is needed. For the financial implications, many things ought to be weighed based on the availability of resources and the kind of project in question.
Time Management: Keeping to time helps bring more clients. Time management also involves being punctual. This helps give hope and life to your clients. Delivery of project on time is a whole ticket to have more potential clients.
Knowledge of the Regulatory Environment: Knowing the “Dos and Don’ts” of the Regulatory Body is very vital. It helps prevent one from going against the laid down rules and regulations. It helps one stay on the job, too.
Ethics and Standards: As someone who serves the public, you need not be told to conduct yourself in a positive manner. Be professional and work to portray yourself in the standard that’s generally accepted.
Continuing Professional Development: Just like the saying “Learning Never Ends”, always acquire new knowledge/skills. Also, considering the time we’re in, things change (upgrade) almost every day. How things were done in the last 20 years might not work out perfectly, now. Learn, unlearn and relearn!
✍️ SAMUEL CHINANU UBANI
I believe I need to work on the skill of communication, trying to understand and always listens to the opinion of others and what ever contributions made by anybody, because anyone can have a great idea and that idea can only be heard when they are listened to and heard.
I currently do not have a job but as mother with 3 kids, a home to manage and 2 online courses to conclude in a few weeks, I would say I’ve been putting these skills to work.
Currently I do not have a job.That is why I need project management skills to enable me get a job.
I currently do not have a job, hence, trying to acquire skills that will add value to me towards getting a job and earning a living.
Consequently, I need more knowledge and acquire the six critical project management skills – Communication
Negotiation
Time management
Knowledge of the regulatory environment
Ethics and standards
Continuing professional development to enable me thrive and succeed in my endeavors.
In my current role as a Bank teller, project management skills are crucial to my daily responsibilities.
Communication: effective communication plays a vital role in my line of work, as good communication foster good business. Clear communication helps prevent misunderstanding.
Time management: is also an essential tool here, as the turn around time for customers is as important as the transaction itself. Effective time management in closing customers transactions also leads to sustaining loyal customers.
Ethics and Standards: Maintaining high ethical standards and adhering to professional guidelines is non-negotiable in my role. This ensures that all actions taken are in the best interest of the organization and its stakeholders.
Continuing Professional Development: Staying updated with the latest trends and best practices as well as up skilling ones self professionally helps one to stand out among peers and equals.
Bridging this knowledge gap is essential as it foster self confidence and stands you out when having positive inputs to offer in the working place.
Communication, time management, knowledge of the regulatory environment, are essential skills needed for my current job. While I need to improve my communication skills and continually Develop my professional skills
Communication: As an extension agent effective communication is necessary to ensure accurate information reaching the rural farmers.
Continual Professional Development: I need to continue learning and develop my skills in my field.
The areas I need to improve upon is the area of continuing professional development and negotiation and can bridge the gap taking online courses in which DEXA is doing a great job to help me bridge the gap and it has exposed me to this skills in this few days
In my current role as an Executive Assistant, project management skills are crucial to my daily responsibilities. While I may not hold the title of a project manager, I regularly engage in tasks that require these competencies.
Communication: Effective communication is vital in my role. I coordinate with various departments, manage executive schedules, and ensure that information flows smoothly within the organization. Clear and concise communication helps prevent misunderstandings and keeps projects on track.
Negotiation: While I don’t negotiate contracts, I often mediate between different stakeholders, ensuring that everyone’s needs and expectations are met. This requires tact and the ability to find mutually beneficial solutions.
Time Management: Managing the schedules of executives and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously requires excellent time management skills. Prioritizing tasks and ensuring deadlines are met is a daily challenge that I must navigate efficiently.
Knowledge of the Regulatory Environment: Understanding the regulatory landscape is important, especially when dealing with compliance issues and ensuring that all activities align with legal standards. While this isn’t my primary focus, I need to be aware of these aspects to support my organization effectively.
Ethics and Standards: Maintaining high ethical standards and adhering to professional guidelines is non-negotiable in my role. This ensures that all actions taken are in the best interest of the organization and its stakeholders.
Continuing Professional Development: Staying updated with the latest trends and best practices in administration and project management is essential. Continuous learning helps me bring new ideas and improvements to my role.
Skill Gaps and Actions:
1. Knowledge of the Regulatory Environment: I plan to take courses on regulatory compliance to deepen my understanding of this area.
2. Continuing Professional Development: I intend to pursue certifications in project management, such as PMP or PRINCE2, to formalize my skills and knowledge.
By addressing these skill gaps, I aim to enhance my effectiveness as an Executive Assistant and contribute even more to my organization’s success.
From all the listed skills all are important for me as a project manager , Communication
Negotiation, Time management, Understanding the regulatory environment, Ethics and adherence to standards and Continual professional development
But I will speak on communication and Time management this two are so important before, during and after the project.
Communication: A project manager must have a good communication skill because communication is the bed rock of the project be able to communicate with client, team member and also sponsors, in both writing and oral, this will get you the job, help you throughout the project and also help you after the project.
Time Management: This is very essential as a project manager , because it will determine your success in every project
To address my skill gap in Continuing Professional Development (CPD) through the Dexa Project Management course, I will set specific learning goals and actively engage with course materials. I will apply what I learn to real projects and seek regular feedback from instructors and peers. Documenting my learning will help me track progress, and I will participate in professional networks for additional insights. Committing to lifelong learning, I will attend workshops and stay updated with industry trends.
Communication: As an extension agent effective communication is necessary to ensure accurate information reaching the rural farmers.
Continual Professional Development: I need to continue learning and develop my skills in my field.
Basically, my current role as a Prosthetist /product and strategy developer requires good communication and time management skills. It’s also important that I stay abreast and engage in continuous professional development courses and programs
*Communication Skill Gaps: A Project Manager’s Self-Assessment*
As a project manager, effective communication is crucial to ensure project success. However, I have identified some skill gaps in my communication skills that need improvement:
1. *Clear Articulation of Project Goals*: I sometimes struggle to clearly articulate project goals and objectives to team members, stakeholders, and clients. This can lead to misunderstandings and misaligned expectations.
2. *Active Listening*: I recognize that I need to improve my active listening skills to better understand the concerns and needs of team members, stakeholders, and clients.
3. *Timely Feedback*: I often delay providing feedback to team members, which can hinder their progress and motivation.
4. *Adapting Communication Style*: I need to work on adapting my communication style to suit different audiences, including team members, stakeholders, and clients with varying levels of technical expertise.
5. *Conflict Resolution*: I struggle to effectively resolve conflicts within the team, which can lead to delays and negatively impact project outcomes.
To address these skill gaps, I plan to:
– Attend communication skills training
– Practice active listening and clear articulation of project goals
– Set aside dedicated time for feedback and coaching
– Seek feedback from team members and stakeholders on my communication style
– Develop a conflict resolution framework for effective issue management
By acknowledging and addressing these communication skill gaps, I aim to become a more effective project manager and deliver successful projects.
Communication is very important in my role.
I work as Operations Manager in the Telecom Infrastructure Company. In that role I am expected to interface with the customer, contracting company. I am to communicate with them by sharing planned maintenance, giving progress reports, blocks and seeking their support when needed.
I have to come realize building relationships can help avoid confrontations and tone down on negative feedback to contracting company’s management and aid communication thereby reducing conflict which comes as a result of misunderstanding of intentions between my team and their team. It is all about being seen as the team that is making their life easier and helping them achieve set goals and targets and this cannot be achieved accept the teams are clear on what the goals and targets are and what is good performance is. This can only be achieved constant communication during the life cycle of the project at hand.
Negotiation is another of my key responsibility.
I am required to negotiate for my organization.
It is not easy task finding a balance between reasonable cost and acceptable quality.
Sometimes the other team feels and accuses you of just being after profit.
But in as much as I want my customers to be satisfied, I had to remind myself that part of that is also giving them the quality they need which costs money. Bearing in mind that the repair or refurbishment must last a minimum of ninety(90) days or we are required to fix it at our cost and the negative image it will give us.
As a Graphic designer Time management to me is one of those sets of kills to have in other to always stay ahead
as a pg, communication and negotiation skills are of a paramount interest to me .
As a Pharmacist working in the healthcare sector, all the skills listed are of great importance, though ethics and standards and communication stands out for me due to the fact that these projects deal with the health and wellbeing of individuals. Any professional misconduct or miscommunication may endanger the lives of individual. I need to hone my time management and negotiation skills while gaining more knowledge about the regulatory environment
I’m looking forward to improving my negotiation skills and my understanding of the regulatory environment.
looking forward to improving my Communication and adherence to ethics and standard.
Communication is very important in managing a project successfully as it enables one to effective pass a message people can understand across and it ensures that every member of a team aligns and are on the same page. I’ve learnt that communication skills is required at very point in an organization
As a PM, communication and time management are very important skills to possess.
As a serving corps member working as a teacher…
I have learnt that communication is a very important skill that everyone should have no matter the industry you find yourself. It plays a vital role in successfully executing projects across different teams. In the long run, effective communication helps to get tasks done easier and faster.
Ibilola Obalaja Team 5
Excellent communication skills and time management skills to be a ble to meet up with deadlines.
I am Vivian Ococoh, Team 10.
As a Business Development Officer in the bank where I am currently working, While taking this PM course, I discovered that inorder to pull a business through, one has to have
*Excellent Communication skills
*Having a Good Negotiation Spirit
*Be Professional
*Obedient spirit to the ethics and standards governing the organization, etc.
The Skills needed to be worked on include Time management, Having an In-depth Knowledge about the regulatory environment and its impact, and by Continuous Professional Development in areas such as strategic management.
I appreciate DEXA team in advance for I am convinced that @ the end of this course, my best will spring forth.
Umejinkeonye Chima Benson TEAM 10
Head of Technical Department in my organization, the activities i do carried out require communication , time managment, Ethics and standard, continue professional development.The project management course training from Dexa have really helped me to up my game and achieve great results and making me a better professional in my field.
As a student, who is also working as a part time teacher, I’ve learnt that communication is what drives a successful project to deliver the desired results. Also, communication does not only include the message, but also method of communication, cultural influences and language used
As ond trying to build up a career in tech, understanding the regulatory environment, ethics and adherence to standards is an area I have to continually work on to grow cause I’m lagging in both skills
i am what one will say is a polygamous techie and i would say i have most of the skills listed above but the one part I would love to grow on is negotiation, and better articulate my thought , but i would say i am working on growing on this skill day by as i work in this field as project manager
STEPHEN IZUCHUKWU EMEASOBA
Cohort 16 Team 9
As the Head of Maintenance in my organization, the project management skills under discus have really help me achieve optimal performance of my Facility/Equipment.
This was made possible by Effective communication within the maintenance department, Negotiation with contractors on maintenance jobs, Efficient time management to prevent equipment downtime and loss of manhour, Adherence to job ethics and maintainance standards, CPD of the maintenance team on new equipment and SOPs.
Understanding the regulatory environment is one area that am lagging, and with this training I will be empowered to bridge this skill gap.
Thank you Dexa.
Ezedinachi Chimezurum peter,
Well for me who is trying to build a career around the Tech industry, I believe that all the skills raised here his some I have to imbibe into my daily activities and work life if I must grow and excel in my work with clients and other big comrades in the Tech space. so yeah i really do need to learn all these skills.
My name is Grace Christian Inyama, in my current role as a Medical Laboratory scientist, all the six areas of skill development are all important especially in the aspect of communication, time management, understanding the regulatory environment, ethics and adherence to standards and continual professional development(CPD). Ethics, CPD and time management are the basis to my profession. What makes you a professional is that you must always go through regular medical trainings, and also abide by the ethics of the profession. This helps to distinguish you from any other profession. Time management is very important, this include meeting up with the “turn around time” of every test results. Communication is important with your colleagues and with your patients, because we believe if there is no understanding, communication is not achieved and when it is not achieved this can lead to false positive or negative results especially with test that require special counseling.
In the aspect of negotiation, I know I need to improve. In conclusion, I am committed to improving my skills to becoming an effective and efficient project manager through this course. Thank you so much Dexa.
My name is Ndudi Anastecia Nwagwe. In my current role as an Entrepreneur. Communication skills is very important. My ability to communicate with my clients and staffs effectively is very important.
Negotiations skills. As a business person, its a most have. As a project manager too, its very important that I know have great Negotiations skills.
Time management, ability to manage time and deliver projects/products on time is key.
Knowledge of regulatory bodies. To make sure everything follow due process and stay in line withe bodies in charge.
Ethics and standards, understanding work ethics and standards is important, I will work on improvng that, especially now switching a new role.
Continually professional development. I’m a work in progress. I love to explore and learn new things. I believe been in this bootcamp will help me upskill and learn more. Thank you DEXA for this opportunity. ❤
I am Ojibo Victor Oche. As one who is so passionate about volunteering and working with great minds, coordinating teams to achieve set goals in Tech and in other areas of interest so that l can impact and transform living better (particularly for young people ); l find all the above skills very essential if l will deliver my services well.
I need to improve on my Communication skills with team mates, clients and other stakeholders: as this is the life of all l will be involved in.
Same as my Time management skill, so l can deliver within time and budget.
I will need to improve more on my Knowledge of regulatory bodies so l can follow along well.
Understanding the work ethics and standards is what l have been learning and improving upon.
Same applies to my continual professional development. I don’t take that for granted as l continue to see the need to improve daily to become the best l need to be.
I am very open to do better and l am so grateful to DEXA for the exposure to an opportunity like this. Thank you once again DEXA.
My name is Victor Adebayo Kolawole, as a banker all the above skills are essential to my profession, to communicate in a professional way with clients, potential client, supervisors and colleagues. Effective time management is needed to complete task, the regulatory standard and legal framework must be well understood, good ethical conduct is what makes one a professional and advance knowledge is what brings relevant and opportunities. Though my negotiation skills needs to be improved and I’m open to acquire new effective ways of negotiation.
In conclusion, all the above skills are essential to become a project manager and I’m ready for this challenge to acquire new skills and knowledge in order to become an effective and efficient project manager.
Hi I’m Tender, in my current role as a Call Agent I need the following skills; Communication skills, Ethic and Standards, Time management, Negotiation skills, Active Listening etc.
Hello my name is Tender, in my current role as a Call Agent for International Countries I need the following skills; Communication skills, Ethic and Standards, Time management, Negotiation skills, Active Listening and Clarity of speech .
Also in project management In summary:
Ethics and Standards – Establishes professional conduct.
Knowledge of the Regulatory Environment – Ensures legal compliance.
Communication – Facilitates clear and effective interaction.
Time Management – Keeps the project on schedule.
Negotiation – Manages conflicts and agreements.
Continuing Professional Development – Keeps skills current and relevant.
This logical order reflects the progression from foundational principles to more complex and situational skills, ensuring a well-rounded and effective Project Manager.
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In my new project am handling ,I need to work on the skills; knowledge of the regulatory environment and ethics and standards.
My name is Daniel Eyo
My current role as an administrative assistant is centered on the skills mentioned above except negotiation. I have been able to improve my communication with other colleagues at work, develop a good understanding of how the regulatory framework of the organization works, and most importantly ethics, without having good work ethics, you wouldn’t be given some responsibilities to carry out. I strongly believe as a project manager these core skills are essential and I am glad I will be able to hone my skills and be a project manager master.
My name is Ogunna, Abraham Johnson.
As an Administrative personne & Human Resource manager Assistant.
To me, what I can piont out from the six relevant skill a project manager should have is:
1. Communication skill.
2. Ethics and adherence to standards.
3. Time management.
Hence; when the right strategy is applied in communication process, it ease work load amongst colleagues in the unit/department. It also brings Unity and peace.
Communication helps to focus on the job target and enable colleagues to support each other through daily work processes.
Nevertheless, through communication the Ethics and adherence to standards will be achieved.
However, in a standard organization the Ethics and standard are sacrosanct. It helps the vision and objectives of any organization to be achieved.
Lastly, Time management is the time keeper for employees to be efficient and effectively proactive in their day to day activities in order to achieve the lay down Goals of the organization.
In conclusion: I understood that the six relevant skills that a project manager is expected to have are all interwoven. And hence, can not be ignored as a project manager, especially when carrying out task.
I’m Jeremiah Oderinde. A communicator, writer, cinematographer and an OAP
i can ascertain that this skills mentioned in this course are important, Have being privilege to head two or more team and this skills were what i applied then.
Communication helps to build relationship and unity in an organisation.
Negotiation helps to work with the range of the finance on ground and the economy of your business environment
Time management helps in doing the right thing at the right time
My name is Godwin Egbo, in my current role as a retail operations supervisor is communication, the ability to understand and to be understood is key in any organization or team. time management is key to cause it helps you achieve set goals and tasks for the day or for the duration of the project.
I’m Emediong Jerry, and I’m working towards becoming an effective project manager. My current job involves doubling as a project assistant and head of operations for an NGO. In a job role like this, with my job sector, clear and effective communication is of the utmost importance. I also manage a team of 10 people, which requires effective communication, time management, understanding the regulatory environment, ethic and adherence to standard and continuous professional development.
One of my challenges is keeping track of time when turning in tasks. It’s also a challenge to ensure that each member of the team sends in their tasks on time. I’m hoping that this course will help me figure out more in the aspect of time management.
I believe that the skills I’m learning in this course will help me to become a more effective project manager. I am confident that I will be able to apply these skills to my current job and to my future career.
My name is Naomi Catherine mukami from Kenya. In my current role as a project coordinator communication is very important since I’m working with the community and I’m leading a team of field officers. Time management is also key since we have to plan activities like training meetings, tree seedlings distribution activities which have to be done on a timely manner within a given time frame . I feel that I need to improve my skills on knowledge on the regulatory environment. During this boot camp I hope to learn more though I’ll take it as a personal initiative to do more research and read from articles and journals on regulations governing projects, especially in the environmental or climate change field.
My name is Okpoko Kingsley Maduabuchi, I am an outsource staff with a bank in Nigeria, and I am currently the Team Lead, Record Manage Officer in Internal Control department of the bank.
One of the skill that is essential for my job role is time management. This is because as a record management officer, I deal on the banks records, documentations and archiving.
I have a small team of 6, and our task can be very difficult and is time bound. This is because we can get several requests from say fraud or compliance department at almost same time and they keep following up with you because a customer is threatening the bank with court or a regulatory body or department is threatening to sanction the bank.
This can be tasking as a poor decision can lead to the bank loosing money which is not good for your job.
I will like to develop more on time management in order to get task done easily and on time.
My name is Okeke Uchenna Ifeyinwa Team 7. I am currently working as a personal assistant and administrator in an investment company. In carrying out my role effectively, communication is very important. I ensure that I communicate with clients and prospective clients, getting feedbacks for smooth running of the company. Also negotiation, time management and understanding the regulatory environment are important skills needed in carrying out my tasks and I believe before the end of this cohort I will improve effectively.
Thank you DEXA for this opportunity to learn from you.
My name is Shadrach, Team 9.
I’m currently working as a Customer Service Rep in a transport company. In such area, Communication, Timely Departures and Arrivals is key. Added to the fact that sometimes, things might not go according to plan, that’s where Negotiation , Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving comes in.
In my day to day activities, I ensure I apply professionalism, Ethics and Standard in all my dealings.
Hello, I’m Ogundimu Kezia, currently working as an executive assistant and project lead. In my role, effective communication is crucial. I ensure that information flows smoothly between team leads to achieve project success. Time management is also key; I prioritize tasks to meet deadlines for research and report submissions. Upholding ethics and standards is another vital skill. We maintain high standards to consistently deliver excellence. Lastly, understanding the regulatory environment is essential for navigating our work effectively
I am Egbuchi Mary Nzube. I agree to this. There is a great need for project management skills no matter the job. Working as a Customer Representative Officer, I need to be professional about my response to clients. The ability to strike a balance between being friends and actually doing the job is very important. Knowing who my peers are and relating with my superiors is very important. Thank you so much DEXA.
Victor olumese. I am currently working as a teacher. I believe communication skills is very important in a job that requires passing knowledge, for it is said that a perfect communication makes understanding easier. One if the roles I need to work on is continually professional development because as a teacher you are the mirror that your student are looking through.
Orji Hilda Anwulika. I work in the Building and Construction industry. As I take this step to up-skill as an Aspiring PM, I am working towards proficiency with the PM tools and Methods and as well as master the following skills such as knowledge of the regulatory environment, Ethics and Standards of the Industry, communication and negotiations. Hoping to get a Comprehensive knowledge of the above mentioned at the end of this Boothcamp.
Hi All, I am Ayodeji , a General Manager Operations in a manufacturing company with my roles cutting across all areas of operations, such as production, logistics, sales , procurement etc. Thus all project management skills Communication, Negotiation, Time management
Understanding the regulatory environment, Ethics and adherence to standards and Continual professional development are critical in my daily activities and various projects embarked on by my company and also in future personal developmental goals. Looking forward to enhancing my knowledge from this oppurtunity
Rose Matarise: I’m an entrepreneur and i believe that every business owner has an obligation to model ethical behaviour in their actions and decisions to set a standard for their team. It is important to lead by example. Establishing mechanisms for accountability is crucial to Ethics and Standards to ensure transparent reporting systems and regular audits. Time is money in the business industry. Time management enables us to prioritize tasks based on urgency and importance. I learnt in the Virtual Assistance cohort with Dexa that we can make use of efficient Time management tools like Trello and Asana to organize tasks and projects. Whilst all the areas listed above are important in my industry, i believe i need to continually assess myself and make improvements more especially in the areas i have highlighted.
Hi I’m Ifenyinwa and I’m still a student hoping to kick start my professional career real soon.
I have been able to work on my communication skills and I am currently working on my time management, Negotiation, knowledge of regulatory environment and continuing professional development skills. Hopefully by the end of this training I will be improved in all these areas.
I consider Time Management and Negotiation as a gap for me. This is so because of the speed of my work environment. The time it will take to negotiate with the members of the team on going in a particular direction may be wasted on negotiation. And because of that fear or perception, i tend to direct the work to someone else who may have less skills or get to do it by myself which may cause a delay on deliverables. But over time with improve communications skills, i am getting to know the way to speak to the other members of the team to see things their way and they seee thingsmy way, helping us to get ahead togetehr of any obstacle.
HiTime management: I need to organise my tasks and know which one that comes as most urgent and important and start with the most urgent.
Continuing professional development: There is need for added knowledge and skills as a Fashion designer since fashion evolves, so engaging in continuing professional development will help me.
Time management: I need to organise my tasks and know which one that comes as most urgent and important and start with the most urgent.
Continuing professional development: There is need for added knowledge and skills as a Fashion designer since fashion evolves, so engaging in continuing professional development will help me.
Hello! My name is Ayodele. I am a student yet to kickstart my professional life but I know that of the skills mentioned here, there are some that i have to improve upon such as time management, negotiation, understanding the regulatory environment and continual professional development.
I am Ojomo Ayodele Olaitan, i work as a breeding & production manager specifically (AI department) in an industralized poultry company speculation. The skills pertaining to my field are literally everything except negotiation, areas i would however like to improve on are, communication, time management, knowledge of regulatory environment and continual personal development.
In all the companies I’ve worked, one salient lesson I’ve learnt is to communicate to your workers at their level, be it their language or level of eduaction, most don’t even have a degree or ond or hnd so one must learn to not just talk but understand them as well. In the aspect of time management ofcourse timing is crucial in poultry rearing, i believe i will need to work hand in hand with my workers, have a plan of the tasks for the day and why we need to do those tasks at that specific time and what they would achieve by doing that tasks at that point in time. Knowledge of regulatory environment is crucial as well, one has to know the legal aspects of every business what to do and what not to do. Lastly, continual personal development is definitely a requirement for everyone in their different fields because of this technological age, things get outdated pretty fast, in my field there are courses, workshops, agricultural event centers this helps to sharpen one’s skills as keep you updated about the happenings on the field and ofcourse courses like this curated by DEXA is one i know will skyrocket my project management skills to the top.
My name is igwebueze Cynthia Nkechi,as a geriatric caregiver, the area I need to improve on is communication, time management, Ethics and standard,and continuing professional development which I am currently working on.
As a project manager, one of the skills I need the most is knowledge of the regulatory environment. I am currently learning this in my current job as a project manager.
Good day Team
My name is Obasi Chimkamma, I am currently working as a call center personnel. The six areas where a project manager is meant to improve his or her skills happen to be essential in my line of work but communication and negotiation tops the chart.
I have worked and improved my skill in communication, negotiation, ethics and adherence to standards. However I will need to work on my time management,understanding the regulatory environment and continual professional development.
I believe me learning with Dexa is a step in the right direction to improving my project management skills to become a better project manager.
understanding the regulatory environment and continual professional development.
I believe me learning with Dexa is a step in the right direction of improving my project management skills to become a better project manager.
Hello team,
My name is Paul Nweke. I am currently working as a field and surpervisor enginer. Over the years I have been working in the area of handling projects (project management and based on the six skills that a project manager needs to acquire/cultivate, I need to improve more on time management and continuous professional development. Time management of projects is one the things that gives clients great confident and trust on the project manager.
However, I have really worked and improved on the other skills like communication, negotiation, ethical standards and others.
In all, continuous learning is the best way to improve myself to becoming the best in the field of project management of whch Dexa project management is offering.
Hello everyone,
My name is Amaka Okpala. I am currently embarking on a new project to support my husband in his transition to a full-time career in fashion design. To ensure the success of this venture, I am focusing on enhancing my communication, negotiation, and time management skills, which are essential in the fashion industry. I am excited about the journey ahead and confident that, in the coming days and weeks, I will be well-prepared to bring this vision to life.
Thank you.
I JESUDIMU OPEYEMI, in my current job deal with vendors more. Based on these six skills that a project manager needs to cultivate, I need to improve on negotiation, ethical adherence to standards, and continual professional development. In other areas, I have tried to manage communication and time, but this course has opened my eyes to the skills I need to work on, which I thought I had already mastered.
In my line of profession, communication, time management and continual professional development is very essential. This boot camp has made me realize that project management skill is applied in any role to be successful. I look forward to improving on these skills.
I tend to Deal with people slot in my profession, this bootcamp has made me realize that almost all jobs requires the skills of a PM to become successful. I will need to develop more in Communication, Time Management amongst other going forward
I Joseph Ikechukwu Onyeocha, as a Project Management student with DEXA Institute, In my role, communication is crucial as I need to convey information clearly and effectively. Time management is also important to ensure tasks are completed efficiently. Additionally, ethics and standards are paramount to maintaining integrity in my interactions and outputs.
While I excel in these areas, I could improve my negotiation skills, particularly in situations where compromises need to be made or conflicting interests need to be reconciled. Furthermore, deepening my knowledge of the regulatory environment could enhance my ability to provide accurate and compliant guidance.
To address these skill gaps, I could seek out negotiation training programs or workshops to refine my techniques. Additionally, staying updated on regulatory changes through seminars or online courses would bolster my understanding in that area.
The six core set of skills Needed to be a successful Project Manager are highly valuable In carrying out my daily duties(Customer care/Supervisor)
However, the area I should improve on is in my Communication skills with my team members.
I can improve on this if I have more one on one conversation with team members to address issues that might likely pose a problem in future if left unattended to.
I should have more frequent meetings with them for appraisal of our strength and weakness as a team, and to brainstorm for progress.
To be successful in the aforementioned, I would need to improve in my relationship with them individually as that goes a long way to foster cooperation and understanding.
Considering these six areas where a project manager needs to develop their skills. My job requires me to have Communication, Time management, Knowledge of the regulatory environment, Ethics and standards
My skill gaps are communication adn Time management. I intend to take more courses to help me learn these skills better.
Blessing Olusakin Cohort 16 team 3, As a Customer Relationship Manager, I am skilled in Communication and effective time management but needs to close gaps on my negotiation skills by focusing more on the benefits of what I have to offer and communicating it right to customers.
As a construction manager, all the mentioned project management skills are critical to successfully oversee and complete construction projects.
Communication is vital for coordinating with various project stakeholders. Clear instructions and regular updates ensure everyone is aligned with the project goals and objectives. Negotiation skills are crucial for discussing contracts, managing disputes, securing materials at the best prices, and ensuring favourable terms with subcontractors and suppliers. Effective time management ensures the project stays on schedule, meets deadlines, and efficiently coordinates the sequence of construction activities. Comprehensive knowledge of building codes, safety regulations, zoning laws, and environmental regulations is critical to ensuring compliance and avoiding legal issues. Adhering to ethical practices and industry standards ensures quality, safety, and integrity in all project dealings. This includes fair treatment of workers and honesty in financial matters. Keeping abreast of new construction methods, materials, technologies, and management practices helps improve efficiency and project outcomes.
However, there is a need to improve communication, negotiation, and time management skills. While generally strong, there could be gaps in adapting communication styles to different stakeholders or in utilising modern communication technologies such as BIM effectively. Further development might be needed in advanced negotiation techniques, especially in high-stakes or complex contract negotiations. Although crucial, there could be gaps in optimising project scheduling software or handling unexpected delays and resource reallocation efficiently, as a delay in a project timeline results in increased costs and damages the reputation of the project team.
As a young graduate engineer in today’s country’s economy, one thing very difficult to achieve for me as a co project manager is the power of nagoitiation. The price stagger is so obvious that after coming to a price tag of what a project would cost before you know it the price has double, it cause a lot of difficulty especially when it’s on contract. I need a profound solution from people who would have been in similar situation before or if you have idea of the solution please reach out to me I will appreciate. 08037891618
My job requires me having an effective communocation and time management but the skill gap l have is time mannagemt and the only way to close that gap is to continue to enhance the professional development.
Esther Ezinne Uwoghiren
Cohort 16 Team 4
Time management is the process of identifying, sequencing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring tasks and activities required to complete a project with a predefined timeline.
Time Management involves analyzing and developing a schedule and timeline for project completion. Time management helps you schedule and examine the resource that must be managed effectively to ensure successful completion of projects
Advantages of Time management
1. financial strength
2. Reduction of stress level
3. Reduce the hesitation
4. Have an instinct for success
5. Gain confidence
6. Test your productivity
7. A path to the goal
Disadvantage of Time management
1. Bad Management
2. Obstacles
3. Inactivity
4. Unclear targets
5. one load of different jobs at a time
6. fatigue and stress are part of life
As an Executive Administrative Assistant, having considered all the core skills required to excel as a project manager, I have identified that my skill gap falls in Negotiation and knowledge of the Regulatory Environment.
The possible actions I might want to take to address these skill gaps are:
1) Attending trainings and workshops.
2) Taking Certification courses/Programmes.
3) Reading and Researching.
4) Pracising through role-playing and mock negotiation with colleagues and friends. (Negotiation)
5) Join professional associations/communities to stay informed of industry updates and news.
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Communication,time management, negotiation, ethics and standards and continuing professional development skills are very essential for my job. And i would love to improve on my communication, ethics and standards, and time management skills
My name is Ijeoma Egbu. In my job as a Community Development Specialist, I have come to discover that Communication, especially as regards feedback is important. A lot of times, feedback is neglected frAdded are acquiring a clear knowledge of the regulatory environment of both the organization where I work and our project beneficiaries.
As an aspiring project manager, I need communication skills, negotiations skills, time management and continual professional development more which I am currently improving on.
As an Aspiring in PM Improving in communication and negotiation skills as an aspiring project manager is crucial for successfully leading projects and teams. Here are some practical steps and tips to help me enhance these skills:
Communication Skills
Active Listening:
Practice active listening by paying full attention to the speaker, understanding their message, responding thoughtfully, and remembering what was said.
Use techniques like paraphrasing and summarizing to ensure clarity.
Clarity and Conciseness:
Aim to be clear and concise in your verbal and written communications.
Avoid jargon unless you’re sure your audience understands it.
Non-Verbal Communication:
Be mindful of your body language, facial expressions, and tone of voice.
Ensure they are consistent with your verbal message.
Feedback:
Regularly seek and provide constructive feedback.
Create an open environment where team members feel comfortable sharing their thoughts.
Public Speaking:
Improve your public speaking skills by practicing regularly.
Consider joining groups like Toastmasters to get structured practice and feedback.
Digital Communication:
Learn the best practices for email, chat, and video conferencing.
Be aware of the different dynamics and etiquettes required for each
Negotiation Skills
Preparation:
Thoroughly prepare for negotiations by understanding both your needs and the needs of the other party.
Research and gather relevant information to support your position.
Building Relationships:
Develop rapport and trust with stakeholders and team members.
Show empathy and consider the perspectives and interests of others.
Win-Win Solutions:
Aim for solutions that satisfy both parties’ interests.
Be flexible and willing to explore various options and compromises.
Persuasion Techniques:
Use logical arguments, data, and emotional appeals where appropriate.
Understand the other party’s motivations and tailor your approach accordingly.
-Communication
-Negotiation
-Time Management
-knowledge of the regulatory environment
-Ethical and Standards
-Continuing Professional development
All these skills are required and important to improve my capacity and make me professional in my field.
As an Aspiring project manager , the specific areas i need to improve on is communication and negotiation ability.
Communication in the sense that, i need to know how to convey my ideas and get my audience to listen to me, i may have them in my head, but knowing how to convey them is a part I’m working on improving .
Then on negotiations, i think I’m empathetic that i fail to negotiate on things I’m supposed to, this has led me been cheated. I’m improving on this now though. I became conscious of this particular skill,which has enabled me on gaining strategies for improvement .
Communication skills is what I need most as an administrator because it will help me attend to clients effectively
Name: Onyinye Chukwudera Ikeanyi. Team 9
I work in a building construction site and one of the problems often encountered is when it comes to NEGOTIATIONS & COMMUNICATION.
At times due to empathizing with the team (labor), I tend to favor them over the client especially when it is finances involved.
I need to learn to strike a balance between both parties by
. Finding out what the client can offer and how structured or flexible they can be
. Find a way to make this demands accepted or rejected and find a way to get both parties to agree on a common ground in not only a timely but satisfactory way.
In my previous role as a fleet manager skills such as time management, negotiation, communication, understanding the regulatory environment, ethics and adherence to standards and continuous professional development are all essential for my job.
The area I need to improve upon is the time management skills. The steps I will consider to bridge these skill gaps are:
1. Set goals correctly (Set goals that are achievable and measurable)
2. Prioritize wisely
3. Set a time limit to complete a task
4. Take a break between task
5. Organize myself
6. Remove non-essential tasks/activities
7. Plan ahead.
The areas of improvement I look forward to on this programme for a start is Communication and Time Management without leaving other areas out. Clear Communication in order to prevent any form of ambiguity is highly essential in my line of work, and the clearer the communication, the more time is gained.
Wale Oyegunle
I work in a solar energy company. Part of the skills I need to have are:
Communication skills: I need the skills because it will help me to address key issues to my team members in order to drive the organization forward and also to retain walk-in customer.
Time management: As a project manager, I need to know how to manage time so as to achieve the vision and mission of the company.
Ethics and standard adherence: As a project manager, there are work ethics I need to adhere to, such as data privacy, that is, keeping information of clients private and not intruding their database unnecessarily.
Hello. My name is Kiconco Martha Michelle.
I am a Virtual Assistant and enhancing the skill of Negotiation and Communication are the most essential for my job. In both areas I would be able to improve the skills by taking continuous personal development and building a rapport through listening actively to cilents concerns and opinions soas to precieve their messages and inquiries clearly.
The steps I would be willing to take to improve my skillset in negotiations and communication is continuous learning and training on how to be concise,speak confidently and ensure that I practice daily with every interaction I have. This puts me closer to being an exceptional Virtual Assistant and even a better Project Manager.
My name is Folorunso Oladayo. Presently I am working as an Operation Manager at an Event centre. The skill that I see as the most essential skill for me is the Communication skill. this is because i will have to have a good communication with prospective customers to close a deal in the rentage of my centre for event. without having a good communication skill, it will be difficult to close any deal as my prospective customers comes with different attitude and manners. So it is my duty to know how to relate with them and have my way of convincing them to secure my centre for their event.
Also, I need my negotiation skill as well to be at top notch to be able to perform well at my Job.
I see a reason to improve in continual professional development as things change day by day and as an Operation Manager i will need to add more skills to myself so as to stay relevant and also increase my professionalism
My name is Seun, as a proprietor of a School, I need to develop my skills in communicating with my staff members, this is help in building a strong team of teachers.
Damilola Ogunsakin
I am a journalist and public relations officer. In my role, i excel in communication, time management, and understanding the regulatory environment. Many of my responsibilities in my role require project management skills but personally I will like to improve my Negotiation skills and Continual professional development is also an area I will love to work on.
I need to work on my Continual professional development in my digital skill to be able to bridge the skill gap I have presently.
My name is Peter Shoneye a musician, music tutor and administrator. Communication skill and time management skills are required of me to deliver well as a musician and a music tutor.
I decided to take the Project Management course to get into the management industry and to also improve my management skills. I am a good communicator but I would like to improve my communication skills more for effective use in a formal setting. Also, I would like to acquire more knowledge of the regulatory environment. I have never had a negotiation in a formal setting but I look forward to sealing a good deal after the completion of the course with the knowledge I would have acquired. I would make sure to take note of the roles and the skills required to become a good project manager.
I am ikedishor Faith ukuta a sales representative and also an executive virtual assistant For my kind of job I think time management and negotiation are the two skills needed to succeed in my field and in all honesty I think I need to do more of time management and with regards to that I’ll have to create a to-do list and also include time frames to each task that way I can get task done in time. With that I’m one step towards becoming a great project manager
My name is Aminah Yusuff, a public health practitioner and a pharmacy technician, I am currently a project lead on an ongoing project, I opted for this course because of a continuing professional development but personally I am lacking in communication skill, I sometimes find it exhausting to engage in public speaking. Talking about time management, I always ensure deliverables are submitted within a stipulated time, I do not joke with deadlines. In all professional levels, I try to abide with the code and conduct of the body
My name is Stella. I am a professional educator and a certified healthcare provider. I decided to take this course because I feel there’s a need for professional development especially in our fast changing world. I’m looking forward to a great learning process and I am grateful to DEXA for this opportunity.
Uwoghiren Osagie Williams
Cohort 16 Team 16
Time management can be said to as the time spent and the process made over the project. It is one of the major components of project management and the most concern of Project Manager. Time management help you to schedule and to examine the completion of the project.
Time management is the valuable resource that can be manage effectively to ensure successful completion of project.
Project Time management is the process of identifying, sequencing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring tasks and activities required to complete a project in a predefine timeline.
Important of Time Management
it help to manage time
it help to secure project completion on time and on budget
Advantages of Time Management
1. Reduction of stress level
2. Allowed you to concentrate on tasks
3. Reduce of hesitation
4. Grain confidence
5. A path to the goal
6. Test the productivity
7. Have an instinct for success
8. Time for relaxation and leisure activities
9. financial strength
10. Become healthy
Disadvantages of Time Managment
1. Unclear targets
2. Bad management
3. I cannot say “no”
4. Obstacles
5. Inactivity
6. one load of different jobs at a time
7. Fatigue and stress are part of life
8. No time to rest
As a Scripting Executive my skills are;
Communication – In constant communication with project managers, clients, stakeholders within the organization, and juniors
Negotiation – Always in communication with budget allocators to ensure my team is allocated sufficient project management time and enough budget to run our activities
Time management – Working to ensure all projects are allocated enough time and all activities run with the stipulated timelines
As a front desk officer, my skills include:
– Communication: Effective communication with stakeholders, team members, and clients to ensure project progress and issues are clearly understood.
– Planning: Developing and executing project plans, setting goals, objectives, and timelines.
– Time Management: Managing project timelines, milestones, and deadlines to ensure timely completion.
With project management, These skills will enable me to effectively lead projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards. Thanks to DEXA
For my dream job, I think and believe strongly that communication skills, negotiation skills, time management, and understanding the regulatory environments are of utmost importance.
In the area of improvement, I think I have to continue to develop myself with the knowledge of PM and also be a master in Negotiation.
As a current quality assurance officer, the skills essential for my current job role are communication, time management, understanding the regulatory environment, ethics and standards. As i embark on this journey, i intend to develop all the skills needed to excel as a project manager and am willing to effectively use the skills to improve my performance in my current role and as a project manager.
Skills that are essential in my job are communication, time management and ethics. There is need for me to improve on negotiation understanding regulatory environment and continual professional development in order to be a better person and I embrace Dexa for this great opportunity.
My profession is concerned with all the skill sets mentioned above except the negotiation skills. I need to develop on the communication, time management, ethics and adhering to standards, understanding the regulatory environment and continuing professional development skill sets. These skills if developed on will widen my scope of knowledge and give me wider chances of bagging a high paying job in my profession.
Goodness Chidinma Solomon
Cohort 16
Team 5
Skills that are essential for my job include communication, time management, negotiation, ethics and adherence to standards, and continual professional development. Skills I need to develop are my time management skills, negotiation, and continual professional development. Steps to take to bridge this gap include planning my time down to the last minute and being able to address any change with little to no downtime as for negotiation and professional development, I plan on doing research before going in to negotiate on anything and putting myself out there.
In my previous role, I struggle with collaborating with team members which affected my performance and I felt out of place among them. I was intentional about this gap and bought a course on Udemy on collaborating with team members. It made a lot of difference in my professional skill and as helped me perform better in my present role.
ASSIGNMENT BY IKECHUKWU NWAFOR.
COMMUNICATION
Communication is essential in project management for planning and executing the project for the purpose of achieving the organizational goals and objectives, managing risks and issues,and for delivering pertinent project information to the stakeholders.
It is crucial to conduct an audit to determine the gaps in communication that need to be closed in order to prevent misunderstandings.
Create a communication matrix that lists all the relevant communication channels, how often the information will be conveyed, and who would be the target audience.
Establish expectations for convergence and properly apply the use of the instruments such as emails, messages, and video conferences.
It requires that managers organize periodic meetings as well as one-on-one checkups in order to establish a platform for saying the difficult things. As for the communication, which is one of the key issues mentioned by the authors, it is needed to offer the staff to learn more about communication skills and to use other means such as Gantt chart and dashboard for their updates.
Ongoing Planning for Feedback: Develop feedback systems, appoint a coordinating officer, use technology, document and disseminate knowledge, consider the targeted group, and review communication methods and the process constantly.
In my past and current roles, I’ve recognized that my communication and negotiation skills need improvement, which has significantly impacted both my work ethics and social life. To overcome this, I have adopted several proactive strategies. I practice morning and evening pep talks, express myself more openly, engage in conversations with new people, watch helpful videos, and meditate regularly. These efforts are steadily enhancing my abilities and boosting my confidence in both professional and personal settings.
Margaret Ebieme, Cohort 16, team 6
Communication, time management and ethics are essential for my job. There is need for me to improve or learn about Negotiation, understanding regulatory environment and continual professional development in order to be a better person. So I really embrace Dexa for this great opportunity.
The six score skills mentioned above, me as person I do not have any skills at all but as I am studying now, there is a need for me to improve in the aspects of communication, negotiation, understanding of the regulatory environments and the ethics and standards of project management.
I tend to improve on my skills in ethics & standard and in continuing professional development so this is a great opportunity for me.
Improving on my negotiation skills is what i look forward to improving to becoming a good project manager
As an upcoming project manager, the few skills i need to improve on are ;my communication skills, negotiation and time management
Key skills in my profession include effective communication, time management, ethics and standards, and continuing professional development. I’m particularly focused on enhancing my ethics and standards, as I believe they are essential for building trust and credibility. Additionally, I recognize the importance of ongoing learning and professional growth, and I’m committed to continuing my education to stay up-to-date and excel in my field.
My role as a team lead requires the following skills. Effective communication, Time management, knowledge of regulatory environment and ethics and standards. I have been trying in the aspect of communication and time management. However, there is a need to work and develop on the aspect of knowledge of regulatory environment and negotiation. With consistent professional development most especially the opportunityugiven by DEXA, I believe I will understand that process too.
Based on the core skills highlighted above, communication, understanding of the regulatory environment, time management, ethics and standards are the top skills needed for my current position. However, there is a need for me to improve in the aspects of negotiation, understanding of the regulatory environments and the ethics and standards of project management. With the boot camp I know I will be able to achieve that. Thanks to Dexa.
I need my negotiation improve to face the challenges of unexpected interference.
As a project manager one of the core skills I must work on this year is my communication between my team members and clients this can lead to good negotiation and give me clear plans on time management
From the core set of skills mentioned, as an upcoming project manager, I need to improve in my negotiation and knowledge of the regulatory environment skills while I continue learning to get better. Thank you, DEXA for this opportunity.
As an Admin/Customer service representative, I need to improve on my communication skill.
I need to improve on negotiation skill aspect. I find out that I don’t negotiate enough of what my skills or job role deserves at the end of the day, I start feeling unmotivated to carry out the tasks assigned on the job.
On continual personal development,I give myself a 90% score because I love learning and have continually pushed myself into learning more and gaining more skills and knowledge.
As an upcoming project manager and personal assistant I really need to improve on my communication skills and understanding the regulatory environment of my job
As a new project Manager and a Business administrator , I will improve more on my Negotiation skills
As an upcoming intrigued Project manager and a loan officer all the skills required for mastering in the PM is also applicable to me however I’ve been able to develop my communication skill, Negotiation skill and time managements. Still need to get familiar with the ethics and standards of the job, getting familiar with the regulatory bodies and to continue to develop professionally.
It’s relatable as the head of a successful customer service team, we are tasked with the responsibility of interfacing with clients daily, and effective communication is one of the ways we satisfy our clients. Also, as my team cross-sells and upsells companies’ products, we negotiate with our prospects, leads, and paying clients at different stages. Bearing in mind time management, as one of my KPIs is to under-promise and over-deliver, bearing in mind knowledge of what the regulatory rules are, to avoid sanctions.
I’m looking at chasing a career in project Management full time and I’m sure it’s achievable through Continual Professional Development, hence I am taking this course with DEXA. Grateful for the insight
As a a customer experience manager, I deal with Effective Communication to keep the customer happy, I negotiate with the Customer and Clients interests at heart and Proper Time management to ensure reliable delivery of services.
I need to upskill through Continual Professional Development that is why I am taking this course with DEXA. Thank you for this insight
Obviously from previous job experiences, only Understanding the regulatory environment
Ethics and adherence to standards is what i think i need to get right
Obviously, I need to improve more in my negotiation & continuous professional development. Have been slacking on these.
As a Finacial officer,I think I have to adjust on my communication skills with my client, have good negotiation skills,manage time efficiently and undergo continual professional development through proper learning.
Currently, Time Mgt and Continous development are two key areas where I have to make improvements.
its really interesting as i serve as a director where I work, so i get to do a lot of communicating, negotiations,budgeting,time management, as well as having to understand the standards and requirements of regulatory bodies. In many cases, i might even need to work with a consultant to learn this. For continuing development, its necessary that i do continuous development, which is why i have taken up this DEXA course as well. I am also ensuring that i develop my self in these existing areas.
The six areas of project manager skills are very vital to mankind. As an administrator those skills are germane to my field. In the scope of Planning, Organizing, Staffing, Coordinating its give me more insight in establishing the company’s objectives. communication goes along way in an organization, which enable the execution of the goals and the fundamentals of an establishment to be realistic . Continuing Professional Development is the aspect i really need to work on for efficiency and effectiveness.
My current role as an internal auditor requires all of those skills, but personally, I need to develop my communication and negotiation skills.
I am taking the necessary steps to improve on those skills by studying the right communication and negotiation skills.
I’m quite sure that some of these skills have been acquired but not yet mastered. To close the gaps, I should dedicate some time for continuing studies to go over relevant materials again and again so as to master and become familiar with the skills.
All six areas are very much important to look but the ones I believe is mostly important for my job as an entrepreneur is communication,negotiation and continual professional development. So in order for to be the very best and desired person in my field, consciously and deliberately building myself daily is highly needed.
Having worked as a customer service representative, i need continued professional development as the system has changed and advanced. so i need to upgrade and be relevant in the ever dynamic world.
1. Communication
2. Time Management
3. Understanding the regulatory environment
4. Negotiation
My current job actually requires all of those skills, but personally, I need to develop my communication and negotiation skills.
I am going to take the necessary steps to improve on those skills, by studying about the right communication skills and negotiation skills, praying to God for grace and putting those principles of communication into practice(action). I know that it may not be easy, but it’s going to be worth it in the end.
“Consistency is de key” and “Never give up” is de code.
Chigozirim Sonny Azuike
In order for any project manager to succeed, communication needs to be effective and frequent. Negotiation guarantees that each party receives the appropriate financial rewards, and time management is essential for project managers since it keeps them alert. Understanding the regulatory environment is crucial to preventing harm to the regulatory body and the environment during the process. It’s also important to maintain the reputation of the manager by not lowering standards, which have brought them this far. Finally, the steady growth of the professional field supports the adage that there’s always room for improvement.
I need to bridge the gap in continual professional development by acquiring more professional certifications.
My Job role and experience has sharpened my Communication, Negotiation, Time management, Knowledge of Regulatory environment and ethics and standards skills..
But i believe there is room for more knowledge
My name is Iwuchukwu Sylvia.
I would like to bridge the gap in my negotiation skills as this is paramount in collaborating with people within any workspace. If i am the negotiator, i will ensure there are guidelines for the discussion and that both sides stick to them. To do this, I will need to have clear goals that will guide me in strategizing and staying focused. Listening actively and paying close attention to what the other party is saying will enable me gain insights into the other party’s priorities and concerns. I will also need to learn the art of compromise as negotiations are about give and take. This newly formed agreements will be outlined in written documents for future references.
For me as a project manager I think I need to have a good time management and a good negotiable skill.
For me to be an effective project manager I would need to work on these areas *Knowledge of the regulatory environment
* Ethics and standards
* Continuing professional development. There is nothing like having a good time management skill, communication, and a good negotiation skill
Communication, negotiation, time management, understanding the regulatory environment, ethics and adherence to standards as well as continual professional development are very vital as a project manager.
I think I need to improve on professional development by reading more articles and taking more certification courses.
In my profession, i already possess strong communication skills, necessary for clients consultation. Negotiation skills could come into play when discussing rates with clients or suppliers. Time management is crucial for scheduling appointments with clients. Knowledge of the regulatory environment may be needed regarding cosmetic safety standards. Ethics and standards are essential for maintaining professionalism and trust with clients. Continuing professional development ensures i stay updated with the latest trends and techniques. To address any skill gaps, i might consider taking courses or workshops specifically focused on negotiation, regulatory compliance, and professional development.
Effective communication skills is very essential for my job because, the way I should communicate with my team is the way the job can be done properly.
The areas I need to improve as a project manager is in Time Management. And doing it in the following ways can greatly help my team;
A project manager can cultivate their time management skills by:
1. Setting up ones goals clearly and priorities: Establishing a clear understanding of what needs to be accomplished and focusing on high-priority tasks.
2. Using an organizing or a scheduling tool: examples like; calendars, planners, or apps to organize and allocate time for tasks and activities.
3. Breaking tasks into smaller chunks: Dividing large tasks into smaller, manageable pieces for each person in the team will greatly help to reduce overwhelm and increase productivity.
4. Estimating work duration: Accurately estimating the time required for each task to create realistic schedules.
5. Avoiding multitasking: Focusing on a single task at a time will greatly help one to maintain concentration and efficiency.
6. Minimizing distractions: Identifying and eliminating or limiting interruptions, such as muting social media or email notifications will help in concentration.
7. Taking breaks: Scheduling regular breaks; especially when you feel exhausted, will help you to recharge and maintain productivity
8. Learning to say no: Setting boundaries and politely declining non-essential tasks that can derail one’s focus on important tasks.
9. Delegating tasks: Assigning tasks to team members who are capable will help to free up time for high-priority activities.
10. Continuously evaluating and adjusting: Regularly assessing time management strategies and making adjustments as at when needed.
11. Using technology to automate continuous tasks and streamline the processes and methods.
12. Prioritizing self-care: Getting enough sleep, exercise, and healthy habits to maintain energy and focus better.
By implementing these strategies as project manager, I can enhance my time management skills, leading to increased productivity, reduced stress, and successful project delivery.
1. Time Management:
This is very important for all types of jobs. Allocating tasks to time frames.
2. Communication
This is the most important aspect of any organization, every information needs to be communicated to every one involved in any organization for goals to be achieved.
3. Continual Professional Development
Most people in organizations needs to show professionalism in the various jobs assigned to them
*Project Management (PM) Skills that I possess:*
* Communication
* Negotiation
* Time management
* Knowledge of the regulatory environment
* Ethics and standards
* Continuing professional development
*PM Skills that I need to improve on*
* Communication
* Time management
* Continuing professional development
This is good but in questions like this, you should elaborate so others can learn from you too
As a professional, I’ve reflected on my current role and identified the project management skills required to excel in my position. While I may not be a traditional project manager, my job demands skills in the following areas:
1. Communication: Effective communication is crucial in my role, as I need to collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and clients.
2. Time management: Prioritizing tasks, managing deadlines, and allocating resources efficiently are essential to meet project timelines and deliver results.
3. Knowledge of the regulatory environment: Staying up-to-date with industry regulations, standards, and best practices is vital to ensure compliance and mitigate risks.
4. Continuing professional development: The rapidly evolving landscape of my profession requires continuous learning, skill enhancement, and adaptation to new tools and methodologies.
Upon reflection, I’ve identified skill gaps in the following areas:
1. Negotiation: While I possess basic negotiation skills, I need to develop advanced negotiation techniques to effectively manage stakeholder expectations and conflicts.
2. Ethics and standards: Although I’m familiar with industry ethics and standards, I need to deepen my understanding and stay updated on emerging trends and best practices.
To address these skill gaps, I plan to take the following actions:
1. Seek training and workshops on advanced negotiation techniques and conflict resolution.
2. Attend industry conferences and webinars to enhance my knowledge of ethics and standards.
3. Pursue certifications or courses that focus on project management, negotiation, and ethics.
4. Seek mentorship from experienced professionals who can offer guidance and support.
5. Apply new skills and knowledge to real-world projects and scenarios to reinforce learning and build confidence.
By addressing these skill gaps, I aim to enhance my project management skills, boost my professional growth, and deliver exceptional results in my role.
Taking trainings and attending conferences will greatly help you to improve in the areas you are lagging behind.
Thank you for this great contribution. I learnt something from this.
All stills are essential but communication is the most important. I realize I need to improve on :
* Knowledge and regulatory enviroments
* Ethics and adherence standard
*continual professional development
Thanks for this opportunity i promise to make the best out of it
Umeanolue Lilian
Team 6
Knowledge of the regulatory environment, ethics and standard and continuing professional Development are essential for my job.
Continuing professional development, Ethics and standard, s one key area I do want to improve on.
Steps to take to bridge the gap are listed below:
. Join communities of Project Managers.
. Go out for more national conferences that contribute to the general impact of business.
. Go for more professional and advanced courses.
Communication is key in any relationship in order to achieve the desired goals, it must be at regular intervals and punchy, negotiation ensures all parties get their financial benefits right, while time management is imperative as a project manager as it keeps one on his toes. Understanding the regulatory environment ensures the regulatory body and the environment aren’t hurt in the process and afterwards, not lowering one’s standard which has brought the manager this far is also important in ensuring the reputation doesn’t falter, finally the steady growth in the professional field to back up the saying that there’s always room for improvement are all important factors to be considered
effective time management and ensuring prompt tasks allocation,likewise communication between the team and the management
Communication and Negotiation skills are very key to the nature of my job because of my dealings with clients and other internal stakeholders. Adapting and Managing the style of my communication to suit different scenarios has helped me to achieve my goals ensuring that stakeholders are on the same page and are aligned.
As a Health Educator, all of the skills are very important in my field.
Communication is needed in order to pass information to individuals in a way that they would understand properly, Negotiation too because in certain times the individuals find it hard to believe what you tell them, therefore you’ll have to explain some more in order for them to get the bigger picture which leads to an agreement.
Time management because you’ll have to work with the time frame in passing your message to individuals trying as much as possible not to exceed time limit, understanding the regulatory environment as there are rules guiding every team, for instance; a group of health educators are sent to sensitize students in a school about personal hygiene, they make plans concerning how they’ll speak, who introduced the topic, who concludes e.t.c. Also there are rules guiding health educators in a medical organisation or school
Ethics and adherence to standard; Standards are set which must be met as health educators work towards bettering our health and lastly, continual professional development as learning is a continual process and for us health educators, there are a lot of certifications that can be obtained.
COHORT 15
TEAM 9
ORJI MIRACLE
The aforementioned skills are all important if one wants to be successful in his/her field,
Personally as a building contractor,you can’t shy away from this skills.
The ethics and standard of the project, developing yourself each day so as not to be stalked in an ancient ideology whereas the world has moved far with new innovations.
All the listed roles are important in my professions. I’m trying to inculcate all of them gradually.
Bakare Bolaji
Team 2
Knowledge of the regulatory environment, ethics and standard and continuing professional Development are essential for my job.
Continuing professional development, Ethics and standard, s one key area I do want to improve on.
Steps to take to bridge the gap are listed below 👇🏽
. Join communities of Project Managers.
. Go out for more national conferences that contribute to the general impact of business.
. Go for more professional and advanced courses
Cohort 15
Team 9
Otugbuali Cynthia
All six areas mentioned that needs to be cultivated are important in my current job role as a Customer Service Representative.
I am putting all in practice except negotiation, which I’m hoping to read relevant articles as touching the subject.
I have always believed negotiation is side by side sales but it is actually needed in an environment that supports team work.
I think my job requires all these skills anyway.
I’m an architecture students and practicing architecture as well,
-Communication
-Negotiation
-Time management
-Knowledge of the regulatory environment
-Ethics and standards
-Continuing professional development
Looking at these skills above as an architect you need to have the all to progress and become an effective PM in later time of my career.
Ibrahim Khaleel Hussain
Cohort 15 member team 5
I think my job requires all these skills anyway.
I’m an architecture students and practicing architecture as well,
-Communication
-Negotiation
-Time management
-Knowledge of the regulatory environment
-Ethics and standards
-Continuing professional development
Looking at these skills above as an architect you need to have the all to progress and become an effective PM in later time of my career.
Knowledge of the regulatory environment, ethics and standard and continuing professional Development are essential for my job.
Continuing professional development, Ethics and standard, s one key area I do want to improve on.
Steps to take to bridge the gap are listed below 👇🏽
. Join communities of Project Managers.
. Go out for more national conferences that contribute to the general impact of business.
. Go for more professional and advanced courses
Corhort 15
Team 9
Otugbuali Cynthia.
My job requires me to have all the skills listed especially communication and time management.
Of all the skills, where I seem to be lagging is Negotiation. I’ve not really had need to engage core stakeholders on negotiation matters. However, I feel like I need to improve on it for future purposes. After this, I will take a short course on negotiation.
From my perspective as a project manager, I have realized that one of the most essential skills required in project management is effective communication. Clear and concise communication is crucial in ensuring that all team members are on the same page and working towards a common goal.
Upon reflection, I have identified some skill gaps in the areas of negotiation, time management, and knowledge of the regulatory environment. I believe that by enhancing my negotiation skills, improving my time management techniques, and gaining a deeper understanding of the regulatory environment, I can become a more effective project manager.
To address these skills gap, I am considering enrolling in a negotiation skills workshop, taking a time management course, and attending training sessions on regulatory compliance. Additionally, I plan to actively seek out opportunities for professional development and continue learning and growing as a project manager.
Communication is an essential skill in project management, my deficiency in good communication skill could be addressed first by having a friendly and enjoyable atmosphere for my team, making everyone see the need to communicate and feel happy doing so. On my own part, i should be able to communicate effectively and clearly the goal, targets and everything that has to do with the project as this would give everyone on the team a clear picture of what is expected of them. I also should be open minded in receiving feedbacks.
Negotiation skill is also another area i should build solidly as a PM. Understanding the best approach to the project under negotiation, how to win for my team and also a win for the second party i.e a win-win situation. Having strong negotiation skill is s vital tool to being a successful PM.
Time management. I should adopt to time journaling and taking note of my achievements per day, week or month depending on which would serve better for the project.
All the six areas mentioned above are essential for my current job. However, improving on communication and Negotiation is an aspect i will love to build on and i am confident that after this bootcamp there would be a drastic change in the way i communicate whilst on a project, and skills to negotiate with other contractors on the project or client when the need arises or in terms of Variation.
Communication & negotiation skills are the most important skills in my current role. I am always learning how to do them better by watching videos by experts in the field and reading relevant books and articles on these topics.
In my present job i personally feel that all the skills are required and I need need to improve on them to ensure that I carry every stakeholder along and meet up target goals and budget and get the necessary satisfaction.
Learning increases functional ability and develops an awareness of tasks and ways of doing them with precision
As medical personel i believe all skills are required especially in the area of communication. Dealing with community of people with different languages, thoughts and believes. Being able to communicate to them in a way they’ll understand should be one of the key role. Personally i need to improve in this area.
As a School Administrator, all these- Communication
Negotiation
Time management
Understanding the regulatory environment
Ethics and adherence to standards
Continual professional development are key skills needed to interface successfully carryout projects and interface with parent, visitors, vendors and students. I need to work on ‘Understanding regulatory environment to be able to deliver professionalism and maintain standards in executing projects.
I need to improve on Continual professional development
Akintunde-Elliott
As a public health person, all skills are necessary to have. its a profession that deals with stakeholders or a community of people, you need to know how to communicate, negotiate with community leaders when you want them to understand you and the rest. Currently, I need to improve on communication
As a Business Application Administrator, communication is key as you have to communicate with different interface users with varieties of tickets raised for urgent attention to understand the precise difficulties they are facing. You also need time management as you are required to get the the request resolved in a specified time frame, in other not the affect the discharge of their duties.
As a customer experience expert, I handle a lot of task, project and interaction at the same time within a specified period of time (SLA). The skills that I feel that are relevant in my field are communication skills, time management skills, ethics and standards and continuing professional development. The areas I need to improve on are communication and time management skills as they are the most important skill I need to master. I intend to apply the knowledge that will gain in this course to improve my skills.
The questions are relevant.
To answer, I can say that currently, I’m helping to implement a major project in my region. I can tell you that the 6 areas defined are important and equally important.
As it stands, my job requires a lot of communication. What’s more, you have to be a good negotiator to get the support of the decision-makers in the countries involved, and meet the deadlines.
However, I am aware that we need to improve our knowledge and understanding of the regulatory environment, especially as it often varies from one country to another, depending on whether we are in an Anglo-Saxon or a Romano-Germanic legal system.
Thanks a lot.
M.YAO
Considering the six areas outlined, I think my job demands that I have all the skills. Currently, apart from communication and time management skills, I need to acquire the remaining skills. Hopefully, at the end of this course I will obtain sufficient knowledge and information that will help me possess the required skills.
As a customer service support, communication is key as you have to communicate with customers, your line managers and managers. You also need time management as you have to prioritise your work. You also need to maintain the ethics and standard of the organisation so as to continue to portray the organisation in a good light.
Me being a teacher, the skill essential in management is the communication, time management and ethics and adherence to standards in bringing out the best out of my students.
Being an Executive Assistant, I have been communicating in an efficient and effective manner while I carry out my duties. My negotiation skills are top notch as I always seek a win-win situation in all negotiation so no party will feel cheated at the end of every deal/transaction. My time management skill is still not perfect but I am trying to improve in that aspect.
As a project manager communication skill is essential on the day-to-day projects. It is important to carry your team along in any changes or adjustments in any project. Communication skill is something you don’t need to joke with, as all projects’ dates and timelines needs to be documented and followed through with team members.
As an Executive Assistant and Corporate Communications Officer, I need to constantly hone my communication and negotiation skills while also building on my time management skills. These skills are important because they facilitate effective interaction and a healthy relationship with both my boss and colleagues.
I would say all because I am a beginner and I have no prior knowledge of project management but I want to learn the skill.
Communication
Time management
Knowledge of the regulatory environment
Ethics and standards
Continuing professional development
In my current job as a supervisor, I need to work more on my communication skills, negotiation skills and time management skills.
I am hopeful that this course will help me in getting adequate knowledge about these skills.
In my current job in a PPE company, Ethics and adherence to standard is crucial, as safety is the heart of our business.
I think we may need to look at upgrading our Communication skills because, if the entire team are not running with same momentum and goal, effective communication has not happened.
I need to work on my negotiation skills. Everything in life is based on negotiation and ensuring both parties benefit from a transaction.
I believe with the aid of this course, I can develop this skill and excel in my career
In my current job. Communication is a always ongoing. It is a constant.
Time management is a close 2nd while keeping to ethics and adhering to standards is also very important and a must. This means we are always on to continuously developing our professional standards.
When we fall short in any of these the projects extend longer thaan projected costing time and money. I will havae to master negotiating and and keep my polishing all the other skills.
Communication is the bedrock of any project management, being able to communicate efficiently contributes to the success of a project. Continual professional development is crucial, as it will help a PM learn, unlearn and relearn some of practices.
As an Economist is a set of methodologies and techniques used to plan, execute, control, and complete a project, ensuring that it is delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of stakeholders.
Economists can benefit greatly from learning project management skills as it can help them in various ways:
1. Increase productivity: Project management techniques can help economists become more productive by breaking down larger goals or tasks into smaller, manageable ones and prioritizing them effectively.
2. Improve time management: Economists can learn valuable time management skills such as identifying and managing critical path delays, scheduling, and controlling project timelines and deadlines.
3. Enhance collaboration: Project management helps economists work effectively with other stakeholders and team members, fostering better communication, collaboration, and teamwork.