The key competences of successful project managers

Abstract

Skilful project management will add value to business. The project manager’s ability to mobilize and combine res ources plays a vital role in successful project management. Leadership and management competences are identified and viewed as part of project management. The research data is based on Laurea’s student analysis of project management. Laurea’s implementation in business development projects with real life companies is part of the study programme for students. Individual skills of students used in these projects will be examined and compared to successful project management and leadership. The main results of the research verified that communication is the main key competence for project success. Other key competences such as leadership attitude, a Project Manager’s motivational behaviour and project planning were included in the most critical factors of a project success.