Using the narrative, supplemental readings, your own experience/observations, or information/articles from any other source (which you should cite appropriately), and approximately 350-500 words altogether:

1. In about two or three short paragraphs explain (preferably with illustrative examples) why/how the Communications, Stakeholder, and Resource management processes (discussed in the narrative) are essential to developing high-performance teams and ensuring project success. Your write-up will be stronger if you can include an example of a situation/project/program which fell short of desired outcomes because the spirit of these processes was not incorporated; or an example of a project that succeeded because the spirit of these processes was incorporated.

2. In about two or three short paragraphs, discuss how communication and other soft skills (such as adaptability, flexibility, emotional intelligence, etc.) can help to effectively manage stakeholders, share knowledge; and construct an environment and climate which fosters a sense of unity and collaboration, and which facilitates openness, transparency, and trust. An illustrative example or two would be helpful.

3. Finally, summarize in about two short paragraphs the advice you would provide to an aspiring project manager on how to balance hard and soft skills in order to realize successful project outcomes.