TY  - JOUR
AB  - This article demonstrates how project managers can achieve greater success if trained in people skills. Project management is an important skill for businesses to have – particularly companies whose business rests on delivering projects. Often project managers are trained in the technical aspects of project management such as setting objectives; critical path analysis; work breakdown structures; resource allocation and risk management. However, the success of a project often rests on the understanding of related people and management issues, rather than technical issues. ITNET, a UK‐based consulting and business process outsourcing company, reveals how adding soft skills training, such as influencing, motivation, and delegation, to technical project management training can positively impact a business.
VL  - 35
IS  - 6
SN  - 0019-7858
DO  - 10.1108/00197850310493938
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1108/00197850310493938
AU  - Cowie George
PY  - 2003
Y1  - 2003/01/01
TI  - The importance of people skills for project managers
T2  - Industrial and Commercial Training
PB  - MCB UP Ltd
SP  - 256
EP  - 258
Y2  - 2024/04/25
ER  -