A project manager must have certain interpersonal skills to communicate with stakeholders and manage their expectations of the project work. Which of the following interpersonal skills has been…

The correct answer is B. Communication. Communication is consistently identified in the PMBOK Guide and PMI research as one of the most critical interpersonal skills, and a leading factor in project success or failure. Studies show that project managers spend approximately 90% of their time communicating. Poor…

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A project manager must have certain interpersonal skills to communicate with stakeholders and manage their expectations of the project work. Which of the following interpersonal skills has been identified as one of the biggest reasons for project success or failure?

Options

AMotivation
BCommunication
CInfluencing
DPolitical and cultural awareness

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A
4% (1)
B
92% (23)
D
4% (1)

Explanation

Communication is consistently identified in the PMBOK Guide and PMI research as one of the most critical interpersonal skills, and a leading factor in project success or failure. Studies show that project managers spend approximately 90% of their time communicating. Poor communication leads to misaligned expectations, missed requirements, stakeholder dissatisfaction, and scope creep. While motivation, influencing, and political/cultural awareness are all important interpersonal skills, communication underpins all of them and is the foundational skill that enables a project manager to coordinate teams, manage stakeholders, and deliver successful outcomes.

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#Interpersonal skills#Communication#Stakeholder management#Project success factors

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