7 nontechnical skills every project manager needs

To be a good project manager, especially if you are in IT, you need a certain amount of technical know-how. You also need a variety of non-technical abilities that can help you navigate the challenges inherent in project management, from scope creep and delays to conflicts among team members.[ Related: 12 project management tools worth a look ]Here are seven soft skills every project manager needs1. Listens. “With every successful project comes a project manager who listens,” says Je