Which are the most important competencies required for a project manager?

The correct answer is C. Leadership, strategic and business management, project management knowledge, and technical knowledge. According to PMI's Talent Triangle, the three most important competency areas for a project manager are: (1) Technical Project Management (project management knowledge and skills), (2) Leadership (motivating, influencing, and guiding teams), and (3) Strategic and Business Managem

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Which are the most important competencies required for a project manager?

Options

ALeadership, bilingualism, experience, and technical knowledge
BPMP certification, experience, technical knowledge, and post-graduate education
CLeadership, strategic and business management, project management knowledge, and technical knowledge
DCommunication skills, project management knowledge, PMP certification, and availability to travel

How the community answered

(64 responses)

A
2% (1)
B
6% (4)
C
89% (57)
D
3% (2)

Explanation

According to PMI's Talent Triangle, the three most important competency areas for a project manager are: (1) Technical Project Management (project management knowledge and skills), (2) Leadership (motivating, influencing, and guiding teams), and (3) Strategic and Business Management (understanding the broader business context). Option C maps directly to these three areas. Options A, B, and D introduce criteria like bilingualism, PMP certification, post-graduate education, or travel availability, which are not identified by PMI as core competency pillars.

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