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What are the skills required to be a project manager?
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Answer Posted / archana
1. Communication - PM needs to talk with TOP level
management person as well as his subordinates.
2. Planning - Planning is must. Every work should be
properly planned out.
3. Team Building - He/She needs to build team with in an
organisation, work must be unique & united.
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How does a project manager can avoid the above given ten points for the success of project.
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