Five Core Skills for Project ManagersSteve Wetherell, Senior Project Manager, Artelia14th March, 2016

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Getting to know the whole project team

Set up a structure but fill in the gaps in between regular meetings

Accurate, concise and well-presented documentation

1. Communication

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1. Communication

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When faced with difficulties or obstacles

Maintain the confidence and performance of wider team

Keep others motivated and looking for their own solutions

2. Positive Attitude

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Don’t be afraid to ask about anything, ever

PMs typically come from a range of backgrounds

All projects and clients have their own language

3. Always Ask Questions

Clerestory

Triforium

Finials

Nave

Voissoirs, bosses, plastic repairs and heraldry

Cones

Ferramenta

Clipsham, Caen, Doulting, Portland,Reigate, Bath, LepineMarquise, D’Aubigny

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• Ships• Schools and

Universities• Hotels and Offices• Hospitals

3. Always Ask Questions

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4. Personal Qualities

Project Manager Qualities

Lead by example

Organisation

Clearly define

expectations

Be considerate

Be direct

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5. Get to Know the Background

Historic development of professional roles

Resulting impact on procurement routes and standard form contracts

Latham and Egan Importance of preconstruction programmes and consultant appointments

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Five Core Skills for Project Managers

Project Manager

Core Skills

Positive attitude

Communication

Always ask questions

Personal Qualities

Get to know the technical side

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