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How to Become a Project Manager in 2025 (and Why Soft Skills Will Get You There Faster)

Most project managers didn’t grow up dreaming of Gantt charts. In fact, if you ask many professionals how they got into the field, they’ll often say, “I just fell into it.” And that’s no surprise. Project management is one of the few careers that attracts people from all backgrounds because it...
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Hard Choices Soft Power: Project scope creep management tactics

A soft skills approach to scope creep in project management  Project scope creep occurs where project requirements continually expand beyond the initial scope. As a result, this leads to increased costs, delays, and challenges in delivering project...
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Working Across Cultures in 2025: Managing Diverse Teams, Avoiding Misunderstandings & Engaging Stakeholders

In today's interconnected world, project managers face an exciting yet challenging reality: managing culturally diverse teams. Effective collaboration across cultures is no longer optional—it's essential. Misunderstandings, communication barriers, and stakeholder disengagement can significantly...
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Building a High-Performing Team: The Secrets to Great Leadership in Project Management

In project management, the effectiveness of a team can make or break a project's success. Building a high-performing team requires great leadership, which involves understanding different leadership styles, engaging in team-building exercises, and fostering a collaborative and high-performance...
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7 secrets for beating project fatigue and keeping Project Teams engaged.

In the world of project management, long, complex, and politically sensitive projects can often take a toll on project teams, stakeholders, and the project board. So understanding how to manage project fatigue and maintain project team engagement is vital. Project fatigue — characterized by...
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Excelling in Six Sigma Project Management: Harnessing Soft Skills for Superior Results 

In the domain of project management, the Six Sigma framework stands out for its focus on process improvement, waste reduction, and data-driven decision-making. However, alongside technical proficiency, soft skills play a crucial role in driving success in Six Sigma projects. Skills such as...
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Top Soft Skills Every UK Sector Wants: From Finance to Marketing

Introduction When it comes to career success in the UK job market of 2025, technical expertise alone is no longer enough. Employers across every industry—from finance to tech to marketing—are increasingly prioritising soft skills as a deciding factor in hiring and promotions. These interpersonal,...
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Why Tech Fluency Isn’t Enough: Empathy is the Leadership Edge in the AI Era

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the leadership landscape faster than ever before. By 2025, leaders are expected not only to be tech-fluent but also to possess deep empathy skills that help them connect with teams in a highly digital workplace. This dual capability—mastering technology...
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How to Develop Active Listening Skills in Project Teams

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Introduction In the fast-paced world of project management, effective communication is key. However, communication is not just about speaking clearly; it’s also about listening effectively. To develop active listening, a critical soft skill, is fundamental for project...

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Project Softskill Book Reviews

Working with Emotional Intelligence by Daniel Goleman – Practical Insights Project Manager EQ

Introduction "Working with Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman is a comprehensive guide to understanding and leveraging emotional intelligence (EQ) in the workplace. Goleman's book offers valuable insights for project managers aiming to enhance their leadership skills and drive project...
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Project Process Improvement. Practical insights from Effortless, by Greg McKeown. 

"Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most" by Greg McKeown has some interesting insights for project process improvement.   A thought-provoking read for project managers looking for ideas to streamline their project management practices and increase their effectiveness, the...
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Widening Project Manager Perspective: “It’s Not All About Me” by Robin Dreeke

In the realm of project management, fostering strong relationships and effective communication are key to success and this relies upon flexible project manager perspective. "It's Not All About Me" by Robin Dreeke offers invaluable insights into the art of building rapport, trust, and connection,...
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Project Team Wellbeing: Project Management Insights 

In the dynamic landscape of project management, success often hinges not only on technical prowess but also on the resilience and thriving of project teams, so project team wellbeing is an important consideration. "Wellbeing at Work: How to Build Resilient and Thriving Teams" by Clifton, Jim, and...
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Stress-Free Project Productivity: Getting Things Done by David Allen

Introduction "Getting Things Done - The Art of Stress-Free Productivity" by David Allen is a seminal guide to personal productivity and offers practical strategies for managing tasks, and commitments effectively, as well as insights for project managers interested in Project Productivity This book...
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Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny – Practical Insights for Project Managers

A Review of “Crucial Conversations" by Joseph Grenny "Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High" by Joseph Grenny is an indispensable resource for project managers seeking to navigate difficult conversations effectively and drive better project outcomes. This book provides...
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Nurturing Project Resilience: “Mindset Matters” by Gemma Leigh Roberts.

Introduction Project resilience is a source of strength in the face of uncertainty. Guiding project managers and their teams through turbulent waters. So resilience is one of the key project soft skills in the project manager's arsenal when dealing with complexity. Gemma Leigh Roberts'...
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Decision Making Bias: Insights for Project Managers from Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman  

"Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman is a ground-breaking book that examines decision making bias and dual explores the two systems of thought that drive our decisions and behaviour. For project managers, understanding these two systems—fast, intuitive thinking and slow, deliberate...
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Project Softskill Course Reviews

Workplace Resilience: A Key Course for Project Managers 

HarvardX: Building Personal Resilience: Managing Anxiety and Mental Health Project managers often excel in technical methodologies like PRINCE2 and Agile. However, these frameworks rarely address project soft skills, such as managing stress and mental health. The HarvardX: Building Personal...
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Project Manager Soft Skills: Managing People with Power Skills 

Whilst Project managers often excel in technical methodologies, they may lack the essential Project Manager soft skills that are crucial for effective leadership and team management. The EdX course "Managing People with Power Skills" addresses this gap by focusing on project people management....
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Project Conflict Resolution Course: A Must-Have for Project Managers 

Project managers face conflicts regularly. Many have mastered PRINCE2 and Agile. However, these methodologies do not cover project soft skills. The UMD, USMx: Managing Conflicts on Projects with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence course on EdX fills this gap. This project conflict resolution...
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Conflict Management in Projects: A Crucial Course for Project Managers 

Project managers often excel in methodologies like PRINCE2 and Agile. However, these frameworks lack focus on project soft skills, particularly conflict management. The EdX course by JesusCollege: Managing Conflict and Polarization in the Workplace and Beyond, addresses this gap. This conflict...
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Emotional Intelligence Course: A Game-Changer for Project Managers 

Project managers know the importance of effective methodologies. Many have mastered PRINCE2 and Agile. However, a gap often remains in project soft skills. This gap can hinder project success. Enter the BerkeleyX: Empathy and Emotional Intelligence at Work course on EdX. This emotional...
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Project Conflict Resolution Course: A Must-Have for Project Managers 

Project managers face conflicts regularly. Many have mastered PRINCE2 and Agile. However, these methodologies do not cover project soft skills. The UMD, USMx: Managing Conflicts on Projects with Cultural and Emotional Intelligence course on EdX fills this gap. This project conflict resolution...
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Project Manager Communication: Influence & Persuasion.

Effective Project Manager Communication is the cornerstone of successful project management. While many project managers excel in methodologies like PMBOK, Agile, and Scrum, they often lack training in project soft skills, especially in communication. The EdX course "UMD, USMx: Effective...
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Persuasive Project Communications: Enhancing Your Influence with FullbridgeX 

Project managers excel in various methodologies. However, many lack training in project soft skills, particularly in communication and teamwork. The EdX course FullbridgeX: Communication Skills and Teamwork fills this gap. This persuasive project communications course offers valuable insights for...
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The Power of the Emotional Bank Account:

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Discover the transformational power of project soft skills, centred on the Emotional bank account.

In this innovative new course, we reveal why the use of emotional bank account is fundamental to leveraging soft skills in project management practice and is a must have for project managers who want to increase the productivity, resilience, and success of their project teams.

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Leveraging Reciprocation for Project Success:

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Explore the art of reciprocity in project management and unleash its potential for unparalleled success. Our course, ‘Leveraging Reciprocation for Project Success’, explores the strategic use of give-and-take dynamics to foster collaboration, build trust, and drive project outcomes. Discover practical techniques and insights to cultivate mutually beneficial relationships and achieve remarkable project results. Join us as we redefine project management through the power of reciprocity.
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Anti-fragile Project Management and Personal Resilience:

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Unlock the power of resilience in project management and personal growth with our upcoming course on Anti-fragile Project Management and Personal Resilience. Discover strategies to thrive in the face of uncertainty, adapt to change, and turn challenges into opportunities. Stay tuned for a transformative learning experience that empowers you to build resilience both professionally and personally.

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