Question

Describe at least three of the characteristics that project managers look for in project participants and explain why you think they are important

Answer 1

Answer:

1. Knowledge of Project Management Principles: A project participant should have the required knowledge of how project management works and how to function well in a team to achieve a common goal.

2. Time management skills: Despite the fact that it might be teamwork, the effectiveness of each individual is key. Every team member should be able to meet deadlines so as not to burden the team when they are given an individual task.

3. Excellent Communicator: A project participant should be able to communicate well with other team members, the project manager, different audiences, even customers and potential customers. Any weakness in communication skills could affect the project generally.

why you think they are important

1. Having knowledge of project management principles would lessen work and save time for the project manager and other team members as the project participant would have an idea per time of what to do.

2. A project participant that can manage time would generally increase the efficiency of the company, help the company meet deadlines, help the team meet targets.

3. Any weakness in communication skills could affect the project generally.