The host of PM Podcast, Cornelius Fichtner recently asked an array of his guests what key business skills project managers needed to be successful at strategic projects. Most of the guests listed the expected skills – communication, flexibility or customer focussed. Laszlo Retfalvi’s response, however, caught my attention.

Retfalvi’s

Project management expertise outlined a framework of skills that if developed and continually improved upon would differentiate you from other project management professionals. His leadership model consists of the following skill sets:

• Core leadership skills
• Smart risk attitude
• Accountability based behaviours

I think a professional development plan covering these 4 facets would definitely carry you forward successfully in your career.