What Makes a Good Project Manager?

If you are not sure whether you are cut out for project management, or if you hate exams, but you are thinking about taking PRINCE2 project management training, it might be wise to first think about whether you have the right personality for project management.

Many people would agree that all project managers need high energy levels, bags of enthusiasm and a good measure of political astuteness. They also need to be the kind of people that like to complete things, but this is only the start.

Some of the key traits of a good project manager include:

-- organised
-- disciplined
-- structured in their approach.

A good project manager will also exhibit top level:

-- communication skills
-- team building skills
-- interpersonal skills.

This is still not all -- a good project manager needs to believe in what they are doing and have a positive outlook on life -- be one of those people whose cup is half full, not half empty.

If you are involved in managing projects I'd love to know what you think is the defining characteristic that makes a great project manager.

Read my article: What Makes a Good Project Manager Into a Great One? - Methodolology of Course!