Analysis of project manager skills for a good performance in organizations [Análise das habilidades do gerente de projetos necessárias para o bom desempenho nas organizações]

Abstract

This work analyses the managerial skills for managing projects based on different authors found in the literature. It is observed the influence these skills cause in organizations. The authors present each one a profile for the project manager giving attention to the difference it makes to the success of project implementation and for the matrix organization. The use of projects is a strategic manner to integrate process and reduce bureaucracy. This work discuss the models of the following authors in different periods: Gaddis (1959), Shtub, Bard & Globerson (1994) Meredith & Mantel (1985), and Kerzner (1998). The analysis showed that managerial skills are almost the same for all authors. It is important that the project managers have the skills of interpersonal relationship, leadership, conflict resolution, capacity of planning and technical knowledge. With these skills the manager can lead the project for its success.