Six attributes of successful project managers

[by Meridith Levinson]

1. risk management - ability to anticipate and head off problems

2. organization - ability to stay focused on the big picture and to prioritize competing responsibilities

3. leadership - ability to motivate team and influence stakeholders

4. communication - ability to discuss the project in the context of whatever is most important to the audience

5. practical - focus on getting work done with the resources available

6. empathy - ability to understand stakeholders' concerns, take them seriously and address them