When most people think about project management, they think about logistics. Building schedules. Managing budgets. Tracking risks. Keeping everything on track. There’s also the interpersonal side of things: leading teams, managing stakeholders, and influencing decisions. But while these skills are essential, they aren’t enough.
The real differentiator between a competent project manager and an exceptional one lies in personal characteristics. From our experience leading projects through every stage and struggle and helping organizations do the same, five characteristics stand out above the rest. These aren’t skills you can just check off in a training course. They are qualities developed through experience and reflection and a willingness to grow.
Trenegy is a non-traditional consulting firm based in Houston, Texas.
