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Top 100 Project Management Skills

  1. Leadership and Communication
  2. Effective communication
  3. Active listening
  4. Negotiation skills
  5. Persuasion techniques
  6. Presentation skills
  7. Conflict resolution
  8. Stakeholder management
  9. Emotional intelligence
  10. Transparency
  11. Charisma and influence
  12. Decision making
  13. Influence without authority
  14. Virtual communication
  15. Crisis communication
  16. Constructive feedback

  17. Planning and Risk Management

  18. Strategic thinking
  19. Task prioritization
  20. Time management
  21. Resource allocation
  22. Budget management
  23. Risk identification
  24. Risk analysis
  25. Mitigation planning
  26. Decision-making under uncertainty
  27. Contingency planning
  28. Scenario planning
  29. SWOT analysis
  30. Feasibility analysis
  31. Change management
  32. Project recovery

  33. Technical Proficiency

  34. Proficiency with PM software (e.g., MS Project, Asana)
  35. Understanding of Agile and Scrum methodologies
  36. Knowledge of software development processes
  37. Familiarity with database management
  38. Systems thinking
  39. Quality control
  40. Process improvement techniques
  41. Compliance and regulatory knowledge
  42. Technical writing
  43. Data analysis and interpretation
  44. Knowledge of coding practices
  45. Integration management
  46. Understanding of UX/UI principles
  47. Security management
  48. IT infrastructure knowledge

  49. Team Management and Motivation

  50. Team building
  51. Coaching and mentoring
  52. Performance evaluation
  53. Delegation
  54. Motivational techniques
  55. Workload management
  56. Diversity and inclusivity fostering
  57. Remote team management
  58. Succession planning
  59. Crisis management
  60. Employee development
  61. Conflict avoidance
  62. Inspirational leadership
  63. Facilitation skills
  64. Onboarding new team members

  65. Personal and Professional Development

  66. Self-motivation
  67. Adaptability
  68. Proactivity
  69. Continuous learning
  70. Stress management
  71. Work-life balance
  72. Professional networking
  73. Ethical leadership
  74. Creativity and innovation
  75. Public speaking
  76. Goal setting
  77. Patience
  78. Perseverance
  79. Personal branding
  80. Feedback reception