Power Skills: Redefining Project Success

The "Power Skills: Redefining Project Success" Pulse report presents compelling evidence that interpersonal and adaptive capabilities increasingly differentiate successful project professionals and delivery organizations in today's complex business environment.

This research-driven resource challenges traditional skill prioritization models focused primarily on technical expertise, presenting data demonstrating that power skills—including collaborative leadership, emotional intelligence, communication effectiveness, and strategic thinking—have become critical determinants of project outcomes across industries and methodologies.

The report identifies key power skill dimensions that drive enhanced performance, from improved stakeholder alignment and team effectiveness to more adaptive responses to change and uncertainty. It explores how organizations are evolving their talent development approaches to systematically build these capabilities, moving beyond ad-hoc learning to create structured pathways that integrate experiential practice, feedback, and reflection. Particular attention is given to the changing expectations of executives and stakeholders, with evidence showing that perception of project success increasingly depends on experience quality and business alignment rather.