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Will Business Analysis and Communication Skills Make Me a BETTER Project Manager?

In this episode of the Lounge Access series, Shoaib dives into a critical question for many aspiring leaders: Can Business Analysis and Communication skills actually replace a technical background in Project Management?

If you’ve ever worried that an inability to code might hold you back, this discussion is a must-watch. Shoaib explains that the most successful Project Managers act as “translators” i.e. taking complex business needs and converting them into language that both technical teams and stakeholders can understand. He highlights how the PM role has evolved over the last 20 years, shifting from simply tracking schedules to ensuring that a project actually delivers real financial and strategic value to the organization.

Watch the full video above to hear Shoaib’s advice on how to leverage your “people skills” to excel in the PMP and why understanding the “Why” behind a project is now a mandatory skill for any modern manager.

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Shoaib Qureshi

Passionate Project Manager. Managing projects with precision since 2011. Helping Project Managers Get Certified and Stay Ahead - powered by PMC Lounge.

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