Project management involves implementing processes, methods, skills and experience to achieve project objectives within a defined timeline. The key skills required for a project manager are communication, leadership, team management, negotiation, personal organization and risk management. When starting a new role, a project manager should listen, learn client needs, know their team, take opportunities to learn new skills, help the workplace, and master company tools. Prioritizing tasks involves listing, distinguishing urgent from important tasks, assessing value, and ordering by effort while staying flexible.