The successful project manager

• accepts responsibility for making sure the customer is satisfied that the work scope is completed in a quality manner, within budget, and on time
• is proactive in planning, communicating, and providing leadership to the project team to compost a project objective
• inspires a project team to succeed and to win the confidence of the customer
• involves the project team in developing the project plan, and ensures a more comprehensive plan to gain the commitment of the team to achieve the plan
• is proactive in addressing problems. They do not take a let's wait and see how things work out approach
• has a project management information system that distinguishes accomplishments from busyness
• has strong leadership abilities, the ability to develop people, slick communication skills, good interpersonal skills, the ability to handle stress, problem-solving skills, and time management skills
• has a participative and consultative leadership style in which the project manager provides guidance and coaching to the project team
• will show that they value the contributions of team members when they seek advice and suggestions from team members
• can foster motivation through recognition. Positive reinforcement helps stimulate desired behavior; behavior that is recognized or rewarded gets repeated
• does not monopolize, seek the spotlight, or try to take credit for the work of others
• is optimistic and have high, yet realistic, expectations of themselves and each person on the project team
• enjoy their work and encourage the same positive attitude on the part of the project team members
• set a positive example for the team in terms of expected behavior
• provides opportunities for learning and development by encouraging team members to take the initiative, take risks, and make decisions
• realizes that takes are part of the learning and growth experience
• spend more time listening than talking. They listen to the needs expressed by the customer and the ideas and concerns expressed by the project team
• communicates in a timely, honest, unambiguous manner
• creates an atmosphere that fosters timely and open communication without fear of reprisal, and must be understanding of differing viewpoints
• remain composed and do not panic when autumn for seen a fence cause turmoil on the project
• make effective use of their time, have self-discipline, are able to prioritize, and willing to delegate
• establishes procedures for how changes will be documented and authorized at the start of a project