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Skill nameSkill categoryTop 20 skill?Skill levelNew skill?Notes
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Project ManagementGlobal SkillsYesExpertCurrent
Core discipline for managing scope, budget, and delivery. Requires mastery to lead projects independently.
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Stakeholder ManagementGlobal SkillsYesNoneCurrent
Critical for engaging clients, executives, and team members. Expert level needed to influence and align.
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LeadershipEssential Human SkillsYesExpertCurrent
Leading people through change, motivating, and ensuring accountability. Central to project manager role.
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CommunicationGlobal SkillsYesExpertCurrent
Clear written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders. Needs mastery.
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Strategic ThinkingEssential Human SkillsYesNoneCurrent
Project managers must connect project outcomes with business goals.
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Teamwork and CollaborationEssential Human SkillsYesNoneCurrent
Required to manage multi-disciplinary teams effectively.
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Problem SolvingEssential Human SkillsYesNoneCurrent
Day-to-day issue resolution. Needs applied competence.
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Risk ManagementGlobal SkillsYesNoneCurrent
Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks is fundamental for project success.
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Time ManagementGlobal SkillsYesIntermediateCurrent
Ensures deadlines are met and resources used efficiently.
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Budget ManagementGlobal SkillsYesIntermediateCurrent
Balancing cost control with project delivery.
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Critical ThinkingEssential Human SkillsYesIntermediateCurrent
Required to analyse options and make sound judgements.
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Change ManagementGlobal SkillsYesIntermediateCurrent
Project managers drive organisational change — requires fluency.
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Conflict ManagementEssential Human SkillsYesIntermediateCurrent
To mediate disputes between stakeholders or within teams.
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Emotional IntelligenceEssential Human SkillsYesIntermediateCurrent
Understanding and managing emotions for leadership success.
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NegotiationGlobal SkillsYesIntermediateCurrent
For balancing priorities, budgets, and stakeholder demands.
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Requirement GatheringGlobal SkillsYesIntermediateCurrent
Ensures accurate scoping at start of project.
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Process ImprovementGlobal SkillsYesIntermediateCurrent
Continuous improvements to workflows and outcomes.
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StructuredEssential Human SkillsYesIntermediateCurrent
Needed to manage complexity in planning and execution.
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Active ListeningEssential Human SkillsYesIntermediateCurrent
Vital for understanding stakeholder and team needs.
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Accountability & OwnershipEssential Human SkillsYesIntermediateCurrent
Builds trust and credibility with clients and teams.
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Presentation SkillsGlobal SkillsNoIntermediateCurrent
For presenting updates, risks, and reports to stakeholders.
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AnalyticsGlobal SkillsNoIntermediateCurrent
Supports project tracking, KPI monitoring, and reporting.
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WritingGlobal SkillsNoIntermediateCurrent
Needed for reports, documentation, and professional correspondence.
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Process ManagementGlobal SkillsNoIntermediateCurrent
Day-to-day project workflows and governance.
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Employee OnboardingGlobal SkillsNoBeginnerCurrent
Relevant when managing new team members on projects.
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Facilitation of MeetingsGlobal SkillsNoIntermediateCurrent
Effective workshops and project sessions are essential.
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Agile MethodologyMethodologies & FrameworksYesIntermediateCurrent
Widely adopted; project managers must apply agile frameworks in practice.
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SCRUMMethodologies & FrameworksNoIntermediateCurrent
Key agile method often requested in project delivery.
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KanbanMethodologies & FrameworksNoBeginnerCurrent
Useful for visual workflow management.
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WaterfallMethodologies & FrameworksNoIntermediateCurrent
Traditional method, still relevant in certain projects.
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LeanMethodologies & FrameworksNoIntermediateCurrent
Helps reduce waste and increase value delivery.
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Microsoft Office ExcelTechnical SkillsYesIntermediateNEW SKILL
Essential for project reporting, analysis, and planning. Listed separately as tool.
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Microsoft Office PowerPointTechnical SkillsYesIntermediateNEW SKILL
Used for presentations to stakeholders and executives.
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Microsoft ProjectTechnical SkillsYesIntermediateNEW SKILL
Widely used project planning and scheduling tool.
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JiraTechnical SkillsYesIntermediateNEW SKILL
Popular in agile project management environments.
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ConfluenceTechnical SkillsNoBeginnerNEW SKILL
For project documentation and collaboration.
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TrelloTechnical SkillsNoBeginnerNEW SKILL
Sometimes used for smaller projects and task boards.
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AsanaTechnical SkillsNoBeginnerNEW SKILL
Alternative project/task management tool.
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SlackTechnical SkillsNoBeginnerNEW SKILL
For project team communication and coordination.
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Power BITechnical SkillsNoBeginnerNEW SKILL
Useful for project dashboards and analytics reporting.
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