Valuable as it may be, a PRINCE2 qualification or other project management qualification is not the only thing you will need if you are going to become a successful project or programme manager.
CONFIDENCE
Project managers need to get a thrill from being out of their comfort zones and will have the confidence to get involved in lots of other areas of their organisations.
Project management can also be a fantastic stepping stone into other areas of your organisation. You will need to put yourself forward and get involved and be able to share your plans and ideas through networking, presentations and workshops. If you have the confidence and the ability to listen and persuade you will find a project management environment extremely challenging and rewarding.
For people who like a fast-paced environment which comes with a definite deadline, project management is the ideal career. Creating something that did not exist before is extremely satisfying but it is also about being able to work in a team so you get through the tough times together.
HONESTY
The ability to lead means being strong, open, honest and true. These qualities, along with a genuine desire to communicate, and the ability to listen, are paramount in leading projects to a successful outcome.
DISCIPLINE
You will need a clear mind and be able to understand problems. It is important that you do not blame the messenger when people tell you things are going wrong within a project; you need to be a good listener and have the ear of your senior managers.
If you can see that something won't work and you have information to back up your assertion, you must tell the relevant people. Wrong decisions have destroyed many projects in the past.
CALM UNDER PRESSURE
It is important that project managers are calm and organised. They need to have a clear head and not get swamped by the challenges and problems they face. They must also be able to demonstrate leadership skills and get people through difficulties.
ABILITY TO DELEGATE
Many project managers just can't delegate because they have to be involved - these people need to learn to trust the controls which are in place to make sure everyone delivers what is expected of them.
They must also be excellent time managers and be able to plan effectively as well as being able to lead from the front. They need to influence others and to be able to make decisions.
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