The Hard vs. Soft Skill PM Debate

Posted by Olusegun Ogunsina on Apr 1, 2022 in PMChat Bloggers | Comments Off

In this article, we will explore the differences between soft skills and hard skills of a project manager. We will also find out which skill set is more important to the project manager in achieving his/her project goals. Let’s start by defining key terms and concepts that will be used in this article. Hard Skills:  These are technical and specific abilities that relate to the core business of an organization such as writing skills, networking skills, machine operation, business analysis, design, construction, etc. These types of skills are easy to teach and quantify. It often involves the learner learning or improving a skill without having to unlearn a previous skill.  Soft skills  on the other hand are subjective and undefined. It often deals with our relationship with people such as conflict resolution, communication, listening problem solving, etc

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The Hard vs. Soft Skill PM Debate