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s I mentioned in Chapter 1, the project manager’s job is

extremely diverse—at least you’re supposed to make it that

way. In fact, the single, most useful piece of advice I’ll offer you

is “Think like a generalist.” This means avoiding the natural ten-

dency to devote too much of your attention to those aspects of

the project that are familiar and comfortable. This is just one of

the many challenges you can expect to face as you assume the

role of project manager. Let’s take a closer look at your role by

examining it from three angles:

• the responsibilities you’ll have


• the challenges you’re likely to face


• the skills you’ll need to be successful

Your Responsibilities as Project Manager

Your responsibilities fall into four broad areas:

• the project


• your organization

The Role of the

Project Manager

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