The document discusses the evolving skills needed for project professionals called the PMI Talent Triangle. It identifies three key skill categories - Business Acumen, Ways of Working, and Power Skills. Business Acumen includes benefits management, industry knowledge, and strategic planning. Ways of Working covers agile methods, transformation, and various project management techniques. Power Skills are soft skills like leadership, communication, adaptability, and emotional intelligence. The Talent Triangle framework provides project professionals a diverse set of skills to navigate a changing world and deliver greater value and impact.

1. The PMI Talent Triangle
FERAS AL KHATIB MBA PMP
JUNE 2023

2. Navigate The Evolving Landscape with
Confidence
In our changing world, project professionals must be more
nimble and resourceful than ever to keep pace and create
impact. As new industries, practices, and technologies emerge,
project professionals and their teams are challenged to pivot
quickly and work even more efficiently—all so they can deliver
value. To prepare for a future that is coming faster than ever,
project professionals now need a skill set inclusive of different
disciplines and practices, as well as other in-demand skills.
The power of melding the core insights of project management
are three skill categories: a diverse understanding of Ways of
Working, Business Acumen, and Power Skills.

3. Business Acumen
Benefits Management and
Realization
Business Models and Structures
Competitive Analysis
Customer Relationships and
Satisfaction
Industry Domain Knowledge
Legal and Regulatory Compliance
Market Awareness
Function-Specific Knowledge
Strategic Planning, Analysis,
Alignment

4. Ways of Working
Agile and Hyper Agile
Hybrid
Design Thinking
Transformation
Data Gathering and Modeling
Earned Value Management
 Governance
Performance Management
Requirements Management and
Traceability
Risk Management
Schedule Management
Scope Management
Time, Budget and Cost Estimation

5. Power Skills
Leadership
Active Listening
Communication
Adaptability
Brainstorming
Coaching and Mentoring
Conflict Management
Emotional Intelligence
Influencing
Interpersonal Skills
Negotiation
Problem Solving
Teamwork