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The Silent Crisis in Project Management: Why Emotional Intelligence is the Real Key to Project Success (PT. 1)

In the world of project management, we often praise technical mastery—scheduling tools, earned value metrics, Gantt charts, and detailed project dashboards. But as we strive to keep our projects on time and within budget, there’s a critical element that often gets overlooked: Emotional Intelligence (EI).

As someone navigating the field, I’ve come to learn that a project doesn’t succeed solely on how well it’s planned—it thrives on how well people communicate, collaborate, and respond under pressure. And that’s where EI becomes not just relevant, but essential.

So, What Exactly is Emotional Intelligence?
Emotional Intelligence is the ability to understand and manage your own emotions, and to recognize and influence the emotions of others. For project managers, this can be the difference between a team that merely completes tasks and a team that delivers excellence—even in high-stress environments.

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