To succeed as a project leader in this dynamic and competitive context, you need to develop and refine a set of core skills that will help you plan, execute, and close your projects effectively and efficiently. These skills include project management, leadership, communication, problem-solving, negotiation, and learning. Project management involves defining the project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedule, budget, and quality standards as well as monitoring and controlling the project performance and outcomes. Leadership entails inspiring, motivating, and influencing your project team and other stakeholders to foster a positive and productive project culture. Communication requires clear, concise, and persuasive communication with different audiences using various modes and channels as well as actively listening to feedback and concerns. Problem-solving involves identifying, analyzing, and resolving issues that arise during the project lifecycle while applying creative and critical thinking to generate solutions and alternatives. Negotiation requires negotiating with your project sponsors, customers, suppliers, and other parties to achieve win-win outcomes that satisfy the project interests and objectives. Learning necessitates learning from your own experiences as well as others', seeking feedback, and continuously improving your project leadership skills.