Which set of competencies should a project manager have?

The correct answer is A. Leadership, strategic and business management, and technical project management. The PMI Talent Triangle defines the three core competency areas required of a project manager: Technical Project Management (knowledge of PM tools, methods, and processes), Leadership (guiding, motivating, and directing a team), and Strategic and Business Management (understandin

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Which set of competencies should a project manager have?

Options

ALeadership, strategic and business management, and technical project management
BExpertise in the industry, leadership and business management, and bilingual skills
CTechnical project management, expertise in every role, and PMP certification
DExpertise in every detail on project activities, PMP certification, and leadership

How the community answered

(52 responses)

A
92% (48)
B
2% (1)
C
4% (2)
D
2% (1)

Explanation

The PMI Talent Triangle defines the three core competency areas required of a project manager: Technical Project Management (knowledge of PM tools, methods, and processes), Leadership (guiding, motivating, and directing a team), and Strategic and Business Management (understanding the business context and aligning project outcomes to organizational strategy). Options B, C, and D include non-standard competencies such as 'bilingual skills,' 'expertise in every role,' or 'expertise in every detail,' none of which are part of PMI's defined competency framework.

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