{"id":258,"date":"2018-06-08T10:44:35","date_gmt":"2018-06-08T10:44:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/?p=258"},"modified":"2023-03-02T03:18:00","modified_gmt":"2023-03-02T03:18:00","slug":"top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/infographics\/top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 8 Core Values and Key Accountabilities of Project Managers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-265 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/slides-of-a-pitch-deck2.png\" alt=\"Top 8 Core Values and Key Accountabilities of Project Managers\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/slides-of-a-pitch-deck2.png 800w, https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/slides-of-a-pitch-deck2-120x300.png 120w, https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/slides-of-a-pitch-deck2-768x1920.png 768w, https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/slides-of-a-pitch-deck2-410x1024.png 410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A project manager is a true leader based on the immense responsibility he bears. He\/She is the one who establishes conformity of diverse ideas to reach a fruitful result. One must possess the following skills to accomplish the project management role.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Jump ahead to<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e1a3959b9bc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #495393;color:#495393\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #495393;color:#495393\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" 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href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/infographics\/top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers\/#They_focus_on_customer_needs\" >They focus on customer needs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/infographics\/top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers\/#They_build_a_great_team\" >They build a great team:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/infographics\/top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers\/#They_delegate\" >They delegate:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/infographics\/top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers\/#They_challenge_the_status_quo\" >They challenge the status quo:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/infographics\/top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers\/#They_have_a_strategic_outlook\" >They have a strategic outlook:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/infographics\/top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers\/#They_strengthen_buy-in_to_the_project\" >They strengthen buy-in to the project:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/infographics\/top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers\/#They_control_risks_issues_and_changes_to_scope\" >They control risks, issues and changes to scope:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/infographics\/top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers\/#They_deliver_on_their_promises\" >They deliver on their promises:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/infographics\/top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers\/#What_Are_The_Traits_Of_An_Ideal_Project_Manager\" >What Are The Traits Of An Ideal Project Manager?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/infographics\/top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers\/#Interpersonal_communication\" >Interpersonal communication<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/infographics\/top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers\/#Effective_negotiation\" >Effective negotiation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/infographics\/top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers\/#Conflict_resolution\" >Conflict resolution<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/blog\/infographics\/top-8-core-values-and-key-accountabilities-of-project-managers\/#Ensure_team_commitment\" >Ensure team commitment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_8_Core_Values_and_Key_Accountabilities_of_Project_Managers\"><\/span>Top 8 Core Values and Key Accountabilities of Project Managers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discussed below are the core competencies that make an individual worthy of his or her project manager designation. Aspirants in this domain must go through these core values to imbibe them. <\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_focus_on_customer_needs\"><\/span><strong style=\"color: revert; font-family: Cabin; font-size: revert;\">They focus on customer needs:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The single biggest factor for a project\u2019s success is whether it delivers what the customer needs. The tricky part is that when customers state their requirements, it may express what they want rather than what they actually need. Highly successful project managers uncover the customer\u2019s true needs<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_build_a_great_team\"><\/span><strong> They build a great team: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The team is the project\u2019s biggest asset, and highly successful managers know that. They nurture it and want to understand each person\u2019s strengths and motivators. To encourage the team they don\u2019t tell people what to do but coach them to find the right solutions and to make decisions on their own.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_delegate\"><\/span><strong> They delegate: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Highly successful project managers have learned that the way to add maximum value \u2013 and fully leverage the team \u2013 is to delegate anything that can potentially be done by someone else. In delegating, not only do they develop the team\u2019s skill-set, but they also free themselves up to focus on the important, such as customer relationships, communication, leading and motivating the team, de-risking the project, and setting the vision.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_challenge_the_status_quo\"><\/span><strong> They challenge the status quo: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is no longer enough to turn up for work and deliver a project the way we used to. Highly successful project managers are mindful of how they can deliver change in better, cheaper, and faster ways. They challenge the status quo to assess what new technologies can be employed, which extra benefits can be delivered, and how processes can be improved.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_have_a_strategic_outlook\"><\/span><strong> They have a strategic outlook: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The most sustainable projects are those that add value, not just in the short term, but also in the long term. It is not enough to deliver a project on time, to cost, and to the expected quality \u2013 although that\u2019s a great start.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_strengthen_buy-in_to_the_project\"><\/span><strong> They strengthen buy-in to the project: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Highly successful project managers build great relationships of trust with the project\u2019s stakeholders. In doing so, they focus their attention on those stakeholders who have the most power and influence over the project \u2013 and especially those who are not supportive of the initiative.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_control_risks_issues_and_changes_to_scope\"><\/span><strong> They control risks, issues and changes to scope: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A large part of successful delivery is keeping risks, issues, and changes under control. Highly successful project managers instill a risk-awareness culture in the team by consistently asking people what they worry about, what is impeding their work what could potentially go wrong.<\/li>\n<li>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"They_deliver_on_their_promises\"><\/span><strong> They deliver on their promises: <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>It is essential for successful delivery that managers are credible and that clients and stakeholders trust them. Highly successful project managers do what they say they will \u2013 also when it comes to chasing other people for the actions they take on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_The_Traits_Of_An_Ideal_Project_Manager\"><\/span><b>What Are The Traits Of An Ideal Project Manager?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The aforementioned competencies are influenced by the following traits:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Interpersonal_communication\"><\/span><b>Interpersonal communication<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Efficiency in interpersonal communication is the secret to considering others\u2019 feedback. This enables a project manager to make the best business decisions. He acts as a bridge between the team members, stakeholders, and clients. Transparency in the process of inception and execution of tasks leads to a project. Thus, one must develop this trait.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Effective_negotiation\"><\/span><b>Effective negotiation<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is another must-have quality of a project manager. He must have the power to look after the interests of others without compromising on project quality or delivery. The ability to negotiate becomes essential in several situations. Say, a project manager convinces the functional manager to rope in any expert into the team to accomplish a certain task.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conflict_resolution\"><\/span><b>Conflict resolution<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A project manager must be adept at resolving conflicts between team members at the earliest. Even the slightest discord among them impacts their actions that ultimately affect the project. A project manager\u2019s responsibility is to ensure that such occasions never arise.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ensure_team_commitment\"><\/span><b>Ensure team commitment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the initial stages of project planning, the project manager must establish healthy relations within the team. This is to infuse them with a spirit of commitment throughout the project\u2019s life cycle. A project manager keeps the team off from constant conflicts regarding personality issues by clearly defining the project\u2019s end objectives.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Total employment for project managers will increase by 60% in India, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/cn\/pmp-certification-training\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">33% in China, <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and more than 40% in the UAE.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> To get well-versed in these characteristics, aspirants can undertake <\/span><b><a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/us\/pmp-certification-training\">PMP Certification Training<\/a>. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After all, a project result is the output of a joint effort. The manager is there to keep this effort alive through peaceful coordination.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><em>Unichrone specializes in providing Project Management certification training courses such as <a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/pmp-certification-training\/\">PMP Certification<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/prince2-foundation-practitioner-certification-training\/\">PRINCE2 Certification Training<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/capm-certification-training\/\">CAPM Certification Training<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/pgmp-certification-exam-prep-training\/\">PGMP Certification<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/pmi-rmp-certification-training\/\">PMI-RMP Exam Prep Training<\/a> , <a href=\"https:\/\/unichrone.com\/pmi-acp-certification-exam-prep-training\/\">PMI-ACP Certification Training<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A project manager is a true leader based on the immense responsibility he bears. 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