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	== Self-awareness as key to successful project management ==		== Self-awareness as key to successful project management ==

	Because of the extensive properties and influences of self-awareness is an essential trait for project managers. They have to cultivate both, internal and external self-awareness in order to see themselves clearly. It enables them to understand their strengths, weaknesses, values, and biases, which when it comes to project management, allows them to recognize their own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors and how it impacts people around them. Understanding how the actions and decisions affect the team dynamics and the project itself again helps project managers to adapt their leadership style to meet the needs of the project and the team. By empathizing with their team members project managers can value different perspectives and experiences, build stronger relationships and foster collaboration, which creates an inclusive work environment. Through implementing strategies to develop self-awareness like self-reflection, seeking feedback from others, mindfulness practices, or regular check-ins with a coach, project managers can make more informed decisions and therefore ultimately improve their project management.		Because of the extensive properties and influences of self-awareness, it is an essential trait for project managers. They have to cultivate both, internal and external self-awareness in order to see themselves clearly. It enables them to understand their strengths, weaknesses, values, and biases, which when it comes to project management, allows them to recognize their own emotions, thoughts, and behaviors and how it impacts people around them. Understanding how the actions and decisions affect the team dynamics and the project itself again helps project managers to adapt their leadership style to meet the needs of the project and the team. By empathizing with their team members project managers can value different perspectives and experiences, build stronger relationships and foster collaboration, which creates an inclusive work environment. Through implementing strategies to develop self-awareness like self-reflection, seeking feedback from others, active listening, mindfulness practices, or regular check-ins with a coach, project managers can make more informed decisions and therefore ultimately improve their project management.

	To lead their team and project to success, project managers require self-awareness as it helps them build better relationships, make informed decisions, and lead more effectively. An inclusive work environment can be created and areas of growth can be identified if project managers are self-aware. They can also adjust their leadership style according to the demands of the project and team. Developing emotional intelligence is an integral part of project management that contributes to nurturing an environment of perpetual growth amidst imminent changes. The journey to achieving this is lifelong and requires a consistent commitment.		To lead their team and project to success, project managers require self-awareness as it helps them build better relationships, make informed decisions, and lead more effectively. An inclusive work environment can be created and areas of growth can be identified if project managers are self-aware. They can also adjust their leadership style according to the demands of the project and team. Developing emotional intelligence is an integral part of project management that contributes to nurturing an environment of perpetual growth amidst imminent changes. The journey to achieving this is lifelong and requires a consistent commitment.

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Making informed decisions based on self-awareness

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	Making informed decisions is an essential skill for a leader in any field, including project management. An informed decision is based on a thorough understanding of the situation at hand including potential risks and their consequences. Through sound decisions, project managers are better able to achieve the set goals and mitigate potential risks. Self-awareness gained through the previously described methods allows a project manager to assess their strengths and weaknesses and thus make informed decisions based on their goals and values.<ref name=informeddecisions> Sharma S. (2023). Why is informed decision-making important for managers? Risley. (Accessed: 17 February 2023). ''https://www.risely.me/informed-decision-making-important-for-managers/''</ref>		Making informed decisions is an essential skill for a leader in any field, including project management. An informed decision is based on a thorough understanding of the situation at hand including potential risks and their consequences. Through sound decisions, project managers are better able to achieve the set goals and mitigate potential risks. Self-awareness gained through the previously described methods allows a project manager to assess their strengths and weaknesses and thus make informed decisions based on their goals and values.<ref name=informeddecisions> Sharma S. (2023). Why is informed decision-making important for managers? Risley. (Accessed: 17 February 2023). ''https://www.risely.me/informed-decision-making-important-for-managers/''</ref>

	Informed decisions are essential to achieve the different project goals and to ensure the success of the team. A project manager must be able to weigh the risks and benefits of different options in the best interest of the project and the team behind it.<ref name=informeddecisions/> Without self-awareness, project managers are more prone to biases and make decisions that are not in line with their goals or the needs of the team. An example can be project managers taking on too much of a workload and therefore not being able to fulfill their management duties. A project manager who is aware of their bias of taking on too much work may be more likely to delegate work to others to still fulfill ~~the management~~ duties. Similarly, a project manager who is aware of their bias is more likely to seek different perspectives and make inclusive decisions. Informed decision-making is a major component of every project to achieve the project goals and ensure team success.<ref name=makingdecisions> Rousta S. (2023). Self-Awareness = The Secret to Making Decisions. Medium. (Accessed: 17 February 2023). ''https://bootcamp.uxdesign.cc/self-awareness-the-secret-to-making-decisions-22058ead0ab8''</ref>		Informed decisions are essential to achieve the different project goals and to ensure the success of the team. A project manager must be able to weigh the risks and benefits of different options in the best interest of the project and the team behind it.<ref name=informeddecisions/> Without self-awareness, project managers are more prone to biases and make decisions that are not in line with their goals or the needs of the team. An example can be project managers taking on too much of a workload and therefore not being able to fulfill their management duties. A project manager who is aware of their bias of taking on too much work may be more likely to delegate work to others to still fulfill their assigned duties. Similarly, a project manager who is aware of their bias is more likely to seek different perspectives and make inclusive decisions. Informed decision-making is a major component of every project to achieve the project goals and ensure team success.<ref name=makingdecisions> Rousta S. (2023). Self-Awareness = The Secret to Making Decisions. Medium. (Accessed: 17 February 2023). ''https://bootcamp.uxdesign.cc/self-awareness-the-secret-to-making-decisions-22058ead0ab8''</ref>

	=== Improving project outcomes through self-awareness ===		=== Improving project outcomes through self-awareness ===

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	=== Making informed decisions based on self-awareness ===		=== Making informed decisions based on self-awareness ===

	Making informed decisions is an ~~important~~ skill for a leader in any field, including project management. An informed decision is based on a thorough understanding of the situation at hand including potential risks and their consequences. Through sound decisions, project managers are better able to achieve the set goals and mitigate potential risks. Self-awareness gained through the previously described methods allows a project manager to assess their strengths and weaknesses and thus make informed decisions based on their goals and values.<ref name=informeddecisions> Sharma S. (2023). Why is informed decision-making important for managers? Risley. (Accessed: 17 February 2023). ''https://www.risely.me/informed-decision-making-important-for-managers/''</ref>		Making informed decisions is an essential skill for a leader in any field, including project management. An informed decision is based on a thorough understanding of the situation at hand including potential risks and their consequences. Through sound decisions, project managers are better able to achieve the set goals and mitigate potential risks. Self-awareness gained through the previously described methods allows a project manager to assess their strengths and weaknesses and thus make informed decisions based on their goals and values.<ref name=informeddecisions> Sharma S. (2023). Why is informed decision-making important for managers? Risley. (Accessed: 17 February 2023). ''https://www.risely.me/informed-decision-making-important-for-managers/''</ref>

	Informed decisions are essential to achieve the different project goals and to ensure the success of the team. A project manager must be able to weigh the risks and benefits of different options in the best interest of the project and the team behind it.<ref name=informeddecisions/> Without self-awareness, project managers are more prone to biases and make decisions that are not in line with their goals or the needs of the team. An example can be project managers taking on too much of a workload and therefore not being able to fulfill their management duties. A project manager who is aware of their bias of taking on too much work may be more likely to delegate work to others to still fulfill the management duties. Similarly, a project manager who is aware of their bias is more likely to seek different perspectives and make inclusive decisions. Informed decision-making is a major component of every project to achieve the project goals and ensure team success.<ref name=makingdecisions> Rousta S. (2023). Self-Awareness = The Secret to Making Decisions. Medium. (Accessed: 17 February 2023). ''https://bootcamp.uxdesign.cc/self-awareness-the-secret-to-making-decisions-22058ead0ab8''</ref>		Informed decisions are essential to achieve the different project goals and to ensure the success of the team. A project manager must be able to weigh the risks and benefits of different options in the best interest of the project and the team behind it.<ref name=informeddecisions/> Without self-awareness, project managers are more prone to biases and make decisions that are not in line with their goals or the needs of the team. An example can be project managers taking on too much of a workload and therefore not being able to fulfill their management duties. A project manager who is aware of their bias of taking on too much work may be more likely to delegate work to others to still fulfill the management duties. Similarly, a project manager who is aware of their bias is more likely to seek different perspectives and make inclusive decisions. Informed decision-making is a major component of every project to achieve the project goals and ensure team success.<ref name=makingdecisions> Rousta S. (2023). Self-Awareness = The Secret to Making Decisions. Medium. (Accessed: 17 February 2023). ''https://bootcamp.uxdesign.cc/self-awareness-the-secret-to-making-decisions-22058ead0ab8''</ref>

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Mindfulness practices

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	=== Mindfulness practices ===		=== Mindfulness practices ===

	Mindfulness practice aims to focus attention on the present moment while being open and non-judgmental. The aim is to be fully present in the moment and not drift away to the future or the past. Practicing mindfulness daily can improve overall well-being and improve stress management and concentration. Known exercises to practice mindfulness can be meditation or mindful breathing. During meditation, the focus also lies on the breath but the mind is observing the thought without judging them. In mindful breathing on the other hand the attention is focused on the actions around, while the breath is used as an anchor in the present moment. When it comes to project management, mindfulness practices can reduce stress during work when managers are faced with tight deadlines, problems, or complex tasks. It can also help to improve attentional control and decision-making skills resulting in better leadership effectiveness when decisions must be made under pressure.<ref name=mindfulness> Vago. D. R., Silbersweig D. A. (2012). Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART): a framework for understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. (Accessed: 15 February 2023). ''https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2012.00296/full'' </ref>		Mindfulness practice aims to focus attention on the present moment while being open and non-judgmental. The aim is to be fully present in the moment and not drift away to the future or the past. Practicing mindfulness daily can improve overall well-being and improve stress management and concentration. Known exercises to practice mindfulness can be meditation or mindful breathing. During meditation, the focus also lies on the breath but the mind is observing the thought without judging them. In mindful breathing on the other hand the attention is focused on the actions around, while the breath is used as an anchor in the present moment. When it comes to project management, mindfulness practices can reduce stress during work when managers are faced with tight deadlines, problems, or complex tasks. It can also help to improve attentional control, which in turn can help with active listening and decision-making skills resulting in better leadership effectiveness when decisions must be made under pressure.<ref name=mindfulness> Vago. D. R., Silbersweig D. A. (2012). Self-awareness, self-regulation, and self-transcendence (S-ART): a framework for understanding the neurobiological mechanisms of mindfulness. Frontiers in Human Neuroscience. (Accessed: 15 February 2023). ''https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2012.00296/full'' </ref>

	=== Regular check-ins with a mentor or coach ===		=== Regular check-ins with a mentor or coach ===

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Active listening

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	Another way is to develop curiosity about others´ perspectives by asking questions about their point of view and giving affirmative feedback if they share their point of view. By sharing their point of view, one can thus gain a better understanding of the person's position and thus avoid communication errors. Also through imagining what the reaction to one’s own statement should be, one can behave accordingly toward the other person when they make a statement.<ref name=keytobetterlistening> Ballard R. Self-awareness: The Key to Better Listening. PowerUP Leadership. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://powerupleadership.ca/self-awareness-the-key-to-better-listening/#:~:text=Building%20listening%20skills%20requires%20a,influenced%20by%20our%20own%20experiences.'' </ref>		Another way is to develop curiosity about others´ perspectives by asking questions about their point of view and giving affirmative feedback if they share their point of view. By sharing their point of view, one can thus gain a better understanding of the person's position and thus avoid communication errors. Also through imagining what the reaction to one’s own statement should be, one can behave accordingly toward the other person when they make a statement.<ref name=keytobetterlistening> Ballard R. Self-awareness: The Key to Better Listening. PowerUP Leadership. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://powerupleadership.ca/self-awareness-the-key-to-better-listening/#:~:text=Building%20listening%20skills%20requires%20a,influenced%20by%20our%20own%20experiences.'' </ref>

	Since all the people involved in a project come from different backgrounds and also have different interests and perspectives, communication mistakes offer a high potential for disagreements. Active listening proposes a wide range of advantages, which are of great benefit to project managers. ~~Benefits~~ include possible increased cooperation since the intentions of the people are better understood, improved insight through specific inquiries allowing knowledge gain and heightened negotiation skills, through leaving behind the need to be right, other persons are encouraged to open up and are more willing to accept external ideas.<ref name=activelisteningmanagement> Tit M. (2019). How Active Listening Can Improve Your Project Management Career. Paymo. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.paymoapp.com/blog/active-listening/'' </ref> Project managers build the center of the project’s information flow and therefore active listening is one of their most important tasks. Especially with complex projects active listening is important so that the project manager can identify possible risks and issues early enough. Through understanding one’s barriers and addressing them as well as an active application of the methods mentioned a project manager can benefit from the aforementioned advantages through active listening, which ultimately also contributes to a successful project.<ref name=mindfulness> Goldstein, M. (2013). Mindful listening. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2013—North America, New Orleans, LA. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/important-project-manager-mindful-listening-5901#'' </ref>		Since all the people involved in a project come from different backgrounds and also have different interests and perspectives, communication mistakes offer a high potential for disagreements. Active listening proposes a wide range of advantages, which are of great benefit to project managers. Upsides include possible increased cooperation since the intentions of the people are better understood, improved insight through specific inquiries allowing knowledge gain and heightened negotiation skills, through leaving behind the need to be right, other persons are encouraged to open up and are more willing to accept external ideas.<ref name=activelisteningmanagement> Tit M. (2019). How Active Listening Can Improve Your Project Management Career. Paymo. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.paymoapp.com/blog/active-listening/'' </ref> Project managers build the center of the project’s information flow and therefore active listening is one of their most important tasks. Especially with complex projects active listening is important so that the project manager can identify possible risks and issues early enough. Through understanding one’s barriers and addressing them as well as an active application of the methods mentioned a project manager can benefit from the aforementioned advantages through active listening, which ultimately also contributes to a successful project.<ref name=mindfulness> Goldstein, M. (2013). Mindful listening. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2013—North America, New Orleans, LA. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/important-project-manager-mindful-listening-5901#'' </ref>

	=== Mindfulness practices ===		=== Mindfulness practices ===

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Active listening

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	Another way is to develop curiosity about others´ perspectives by asking questions about their point of view and giving affirmative feedback if they share their point of view. By sharing their point of view, one can thus gain a better understanding of the person's position and thus avoid communication errors. Also through imagining what the reaction to one’s own statement should be, one can behave accordingly toward the other person when they make a statement.<ref name=keytobetterlistening> Ballard R. Self-awareness: The Key to Better Listening. PowerUP Leadership. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://powerupleadership.ca/self-awareness-the-key-to-better-listening/#:~:text=Building%20listening%20skills%20requires%20a,influenced%20by%20our%20own%20experiences.'' </ref>		Another way is to develop curiosity about others´ perspectives by asking questions about their point of view and giving affirmative feedback if they share their point of view. By sharing their point of view, one can thus gain a better understanding of the person's position and thus avoid communication errors. Also through imagining what the reaction to one’s own statement should be, one can behave accordingly toward the other person when they make a statement.<ref name=keytobetterlistening> Ballard R. Self-awareness: The Key to Better Listening. PowerUP Leadership. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://powerupleadership.ca/self-awareness-the-key-to-better-listening/#:~:text=Building%20listening%20skills%20requires%20a,influenced%20by%20our%20own%20experiences.'' </ref>

	Since all the people involved in a project come from different backgrounds and also have different interests and perspectives, communication mistakes offer a high potential for disagreements. Active listening ~~offers~~ a wide range of advantages, which are of great benefit to project managers. Benefits include possible increased cooperation since the intentions of the people are better understood, improved insight through specific inquiries allowing knowledge gain and heightened negotiation skills, through leaving behind the need to be right, other persons are encouraged to open up and are more willing to accept external ideas.<ref name=activelisteningmanagement> Tit M. (2019). How Active Listening Can Improve Your Project Management Career. Paymo. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.paymoapp.com/blog/active-listening/'' </ref> Project managers build the center of the project’s information flow and therefore active listening is one of their most important tasks. Especially with complex projects active listening is important so that the project manager can identify possible risks and issues early enough. Through understanding one’s barriers and addressing them as well as an active application of the methods mentioned a project manager can benefit from the aforementioned advantages through active listening, which ultimately also contributes to a successful project.<ref name=mindfulness> Goldstein, M. (2013). Mindful listening. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2013—North America, New Orleans, LA. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/important-project-manager-mindful-listening-5901#'' </ref>		Since all the people involved in a project come from different backgrounds and also have different interests and perspectives, communication mistakes offer a high potential for disagreements. Active listening proposes a wide range of advantages, which are of great benefit to project managers. Benefits include possible increased cooperation since the intentions of the people are better understood, improved insight through specific inquiries allowing knowledge gain and heightened negotiation skills, through leaving behind the need to be right, other persons are encouraged to open up and are more willing to accept external ideas.<ref name=activelisteningmanagement> Tit M. (2019). How Active Listening Can Improve Your Project Management Career. Paymo. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.paymoapp.com/blog/active-listening/'' </ref> Project managers build the center of the project’s information flow and therefore active listening is one of their most important tasks. Especially with complex projects active listening is important so that the project manager can identify possible risks and issues early enough. Through understanding one’s barriers and addressing them as well as an active application of the methods mentioned a project manager can benefit from the aforementioned advantages through active listening, which ultimately also contributes to a successful project.<ref name=mindfulness> Goldstein, M. (2013). Mindful listening. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2013—North America, New Orleans, LA. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/important-project-manager-mindful-listening-5901#'' </ref>

	=== Mindfulness practices ===		=== Mindfulness practices ===

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Active listening

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	A simple way, which should always be used, to improve active listening is to create a suitable environment for the conversation. Besides one's own biases, which need to be managed, there should be a calm environment in which the opposite person can be well understood. During the conversation, personal motives, such as a dislike of the person or one's own intentions, should also be put in the background. Language barriers should also be addressed where necessary. For example, if a person is talking very fast, you should ask them to slow down so that you can understand everything they are saying.<ref name=activelisteningmanagement> Tit M. (2019). How Active Listening Can Improve Your Project Management Career. Paymo. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.paymoapp.com/blog/active-listening/'' </ref>		A simple way, which should always be used, to improve active listening is to create a suitable environment for the conversation. Besides one's own biases, which need to be managed, there should be a calm environment in which the opposite person can be well understood. During the conversation, personal motives, such as a dislike of the person or one's own intentions, should also be put in the background. Language barriers should also be addressed where necessary. For example, if a person is talking very fast, you should ask them to slow down so that you can understand everything they are saying.<ref name=activelisteningmanagement> Tit M. (2019). How Active Listening Can Improve Your Project Management Career. Paymo. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.paymoapp.com/blog/active-listening/'' </ref>

	Another way is to develop curiosity about others´ perspectives by asking questions about their point of view and giving affirmative feedback if they share their point of view. By sharing their point of view, one can thus gain a better understanding of the person's position and thus avoid communication errors. By imagining what the reaction to one’s own statement should be, one can behave accordingly toward the other person when they make a statement.<ref name=keytobetterlistening> Ballard R. Self-awareness: The Key to Better Listening. PowerUP Leadership. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://powerupleadership.ca/self-awareness-the-key-to-better-listening/#:~:text=Building%20listening%20skills%20requires%20a,influenced%20by%20our%20own%20experiences.'' </ref>		Another way is to develop curiosity about others´ perspectives by asking questions about their point of view and giving affirmative feedback if they share their point of view. By sharing their point of view, one can thus gain a better understanding of the person's position and thus avoid communication errors. Also through imagining what the reaction to one’s own statement should be, one can behave accordingly toward the other person when they make a statement.<ref name=keytobetterlistening> Ballard R. Self-awareness: The Key to Better Listening. PowerUP Leadership. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://powerupleadership.ca/self-awareness-the-key-to-better-listening/#:~:text=Building%20listening%20skills%20requires%20a,influenced%20by%20our%20own%20experiences.'' </ref>

	Since all the people involved in a project come from different backgrounds and also have different interests and perspectives, communication mistakes offer a high potential for disagreements. Active listening offers a wide range of advantages, which are of great benefit to project managers. Benefits include possible increased cooperation since the intentions of the people are better understood, improved insight through specific inquiries allowing knowledge gain and heightened negotiation skills, through leaving behind the need to be right, other persons are encouraged to open up and are more willing to accept external ideas.<ref name=activelisteningmanagement> Tit M. (2019). How Active Listening Can Improve Your Project Management Career. Paymo. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.paymoapp.com/blog/active-listening/'' </ref> Project managers build the center of the project’s information flow and therefore active listening is one of their most important tasks. Especially with complex projects active listening is important so that the project manager can identify possible risks and issues early enough. Through understanding one’s barriers and addressing them as well as an active application of the methods mentioned a project manager can benefit from the aforementioned advantages through active listening, which ultimately also contributes to a successful project.<ref name=mindfulness> Goldstein, M. (2013). Mindful listening. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2013—North America, New Orleans, LA. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/important-project-manager-mindful-listening-5901#'' </ref>		Since all the people involved in a project come from different backgrounds and also have different interests and perspectives, communication mistakes offer a high potential for disagreements. Active listening offers a wide range of advantages, which are of great benefit to project managers. Benefits include possible increased cooperation since the intentions of the people are better understood, improved insight through specific inquiries allowing knowledge gain and heightened negotiation skills, through leaving behind the need to be right, other persons are encouraged to open up and are more willing to accept external ideas.<ref name=activelisteningmanagement> Tit M. (2019). How Active Listening Can Improve Your Project Management Career. Paymo. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.paymoapp.com/blog/active-listening/'' </ref> Project managers build the center of the project’s information flow and therefore active listening is one of their most important tasks. Especially with complex projects active listening is important so that the project manager can identify possible risks and issues early enough. Through understanding one’s barriers and addressing them as well as an active application of the methods mentioned a project manager can benefit from the aforementioned advantages through active listening, which ultimately also contributes to a successful project.<ref name=mindfulness> Goldstein, M. (2013). Mindful listening. Paper presented at PMI® Global Congress 2013—North America, New Orleans, LA. Newtown Square, PA: Project Management Institute. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.pmi.org/learning/library/important-project-manager-mindful-listening-5901#'' </ref>

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Active listening

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	Active listening is a difficult task which takes time and patience to develop but it can be cultivated through different techniques. First one has to be honest to themselves and acknowledge their own biases and weaknesses. This can be achieved through self-reflection and feedback from others to see what makes one emotional and what limits the understanding of others. In the same step, one can practice perspective-taking to better understand how others see one in a situation or conflict to see the bigger picture.<ref name=keytobetterlistening> Ballard R. Self-awareness: The Key to Better Listening. PowerUP Leadership. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://powerupleadership.ca/self-awareness-the-key-to-better-listening/#:~:text=Building%20listening%20skills%20requires%20a,influenced%20by%20our%20own%20experiences.'' </ref>		Active listening is a difficult task which takes time and patience to develop but it can be cultivated through different techniques. First one has to be honest to themselves and acknowledge their own biases and weaknesses. This can be achieved through self-reflection and feedback from others to see what makes one emotional and what limits the understanding of others. In the same step, one can practice perspective-taking to better understand how others see one in a situation or conflict to see the bigger picture.<ref name=keytobetterlistening> Ballard R. Self-awareness: The Key to Better Listening. PowerUP Leadership. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://powerupleadership.ca/self-awareness-the-key-to-better-listening/#:~:text=Building%20listening%20skills%20requires%20a,influenced%20by%20our%20own%20experiences.'' </ref>

	A simple way, which should always be used, to improve active listening is to create a suitable environment for the conversation. Besides one's own biases, which need to be managed, there should be a calm environment in which the person ~~opposite~~ can be well understood. During the conversation, personal motives, such as a dislike of the person or one's own intentions, should also be put in the background. Language barriers should also be addressed where necessary. For example, if a person is talking very fast, you should ask them to slow down so that you can understand everything they are saying.<ref name=activelisteningmanagement> Tit M. (2019). How Active Listening Can Improve Your Project Management Career. Paymo. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.paymoapp.com/blog/active-listening/'' </ref>		A simple way, which should always be used, to improve active listening is to create a suitable environment for the conversation. Besides one's own biases, which need to be managed, there should be a calm environment in which the opposite person can be well understood. During the conversation, personal motives, such as a dislike of the person or one's own intentions, should also be put in the background. Language barriers should also be addressed where necessary. For example, if a person is talking very fast, you should ask them to slow down so that you can understand everything they are saying.<ref name=activelisteningmanagement> Tit M. (2019). How Active Listening Can Improve Your Project Management Career. Paymo. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://www.paymoapp.com/blog/active-listening/'' </ref>

	Another way is to develop curiosity about others´ perspectives by asking questions about their point of view and giving affirmative feedback if they share their point of view. By sharing their point of view, one can thus gain a better understanding of the person's position and thus avoid communication errors. By imagining what the reaction to one’s own statement should be, one can behave accordingly toward the other person when they make a statement.<ref name=keytobetterlistening> Ballard R. Self-awareness: The Key to Better Listening. PowerUP Leadership. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://powerupleadership.ca/self-awareness-the-key-to-better-listening/#:~:text=Building%20listening%20skills%20requires%20a,influenced%20by%20our%20own%20experiences.'' </ref>		Another way is to develop curiosity about others´ perspectives by asking questions about their point of view and giving affirmative feedback if they share their point of view. By sharing their point of view, one can thus gain a better understanding of the person's position and thus avoid communication errors. By imagining what the reaction to one’s own statement should be, one can behave accordingly toward the other person when they make a statement.<ref name=keytobetterlistening> Ballard R. Self-awareness: The Key to Better Listening. PowerUP Leadership. (Accessed: 04 Mai 2023). ''https://powerupleadership.ca/self-awareness-the-key-to-better-listening/#:~:text=Building%20listening%20skills%20requires%20a,influenced%20by%20our%20own%20experiences.'' </ref>

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	Feedback from others can give a more objective view on the actions and behaviors of a person. Often people and also project managers have a distorted perception of their own strengths and weaknesses. Through feedback, they can understand how they are perceived by others and correct or use this perception to their advantage. The questions can for example be about how a certain situation was handled or what could be done differently.<ref name=Awareness/>		Feedback from others can give a more objective view on the actions and behaviors of a person. Often people and also project managers have a distorted perception of their own strengths and weaknesses. Through feedback, they can understand how they are perceived by others and correct or use this perception to their advantage. The questions can for example be about how a certain situation was handled or what could be done differently.<ref name=Awareness/>

	Through feedback project managers can also develop a growth mindset. That means they are open to learning new things, receiving further feedback, and making new experiences from which they can profit in their role as a project manager. By showing interest in their team’s opinion project managers display the will to improve which can also have a positive impact on the morale of the team. Cultivating this growth mindset through feedback can ultimately lead to better project outcomes.<ref name=feedbackgiving> Maylett T. (2022). Giving Feedback To Someone Who Lacks Self-Awareness. (Accessed: 15 February 2023). ''https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2022/08/23/giving-feedback-to-someone-who-lacks-self-awareness/'' </ref>		Through feedback project managers can also develop a growth mindset. That means they are open to learning new things, receiving continuous further feedback, and making new experiences from which they can profit in their role as a project manager. By showing interest in their team’s opinion project managers display the will to improve which can also have a positive impact on the morale of the team. Cultivating this growth mindset through the use of feedback can ultimately lead to better project outcomes.<ref name=feedbackgiving> Maylett T. (2022). Giving Feedback To Someone Who Lacks Self-Awareness. (Accessed: 15 February 2023). ''https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2022/08/23/giving-feedback-to-someone-who-lacks-self-awareness/'' </ref>

	Also, it might help project managers to identify blind spots which they would otherwise not have noticed. Through the feedback, they can get an insight into these blind spots and address them accordingly. These blind spots can for example be biases, assumptions, or other limitations that affect them. The feedback that focuses on things that the project manager might overlook or areas that he or she needs more training in can help to unveil them.<ref name=feedbackgiving> Maylett T. (2022). Giving Feedback To Someone Who Lacks Self-Awareness. (Accessed: 15 February 2023). ''https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2022/08/23/giving-feedback-to-someone-who-lacks-self-awareness/'' </ref>		Also, it might help project managers to identify blind spots which they would otherwise not have noticed. Through the feedback, they can get an insight into these blind spots and address them accordingly. These blind spots can for example be biases, assumptions, or other limitations that affect them. The feedback that focuses on things that the project manager might overlook or areas that he or she needs more training in can help to unveil them.<ref name=feedbackgiving> Maylett T. (2022). Giving Feedback To Someone Who Lacks Self-Awareness. (Accessed: 15 February 2023). ''https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2022/08/23/giving-feedback-to-someone-who-lacks-self-awareness/'' </ref>

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	Seeking feedback is a critical aspect of developing any person's self-awareness, especially as a project manager. The feedback can come from colleagues, supervisors, or team members, and can include constructive criticism and suggestions about one's own behavior, actions, and decisions. In this way, project managers can gain valuable insight into their strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots, to further develop their leadership skills.<ref name=attaining> George B. (2015). Attaining self-awareness through feedback. (Accessed: 15 February 2023). ''https://discoveryourtruenorth.org/attaining-self-awareness-through-feedback-2/'' </ref>		Seeking feedback is a critical aspect of developing any person's self-awareness, especially as a project manager. The feedback can come from colleagues, supervisors, or team members, and can include constructive criticism and suggestions about one's own behavior, actions, and decisions. In this way, project managers can gain valuable insight into their strengths, weaknesses, and blind spots, to further develop their leadership skills.<ref name=attaining> George B. (2015). Attaining self-awareness through feedback. (Accessed: 15 February 2023). ''https://discoveryourtruenorth.org/attaining-self-awareness-through-feedback-2/'' </ref>

	Feedback from others can give a more objective view on the actions and behaviors of a person. Often people and also project managers have a distorted perception of their own strengths and weaknesses. Through feedback, they can understand how they are perceived by others and correct this perception. The questions can for example be about how a certain situation was handled or what could be done differently.<ref name=Awareness/>		Feedback from others can give a more objective view on the actions and behaviors of a person. Often people and also project managers have a distorted perception of their own strengths and weaknesses. Through feedback, they can understand how they are perceived by others and correct or use this perception to their advantage. The questions can for example be about how a certain situation was handled or what could be done differently.<ref name=Awareness/>

	Through feedback project managers can also develop a growth mindset. That means they are open to learning new things, receiving further feedback, and making new experiences from which they can profit in their role as a project manager. By showing interest in their team’s opinion project managers display the will to improve which can also have a positive impact on the morale of the team. Cultivating this growth mindset through feedback can ultimately lead to better project outcomes.<ref name=feedbackgiving> Maylett T. (2022). Giving Feedback To Someone Who Lacks Self-Awareness. (Accessed: 15 February 2023). ''https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2022/08/23/giving-feedback-to-someone-who-lacks-self-awareness/'' </ref>		Through feedback project managers can also develop a growth mindset. That means they are open to learning new things, receiving further feedback, and making new experiences from which they can profit in their role as a project manager. By showing interest in their team’s opinion project managers display the will to improve which can also have a positive impact on the morale of the team. Cultivating this growth mindset through feedback can ultimately lead to better project outcomes.<ref name=feedbackgiving> Maylett T. (2022). Giving Feedback To Someone Who Lacks Self-Awareness. (Accessed: 15 February 2023). ''https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2022/08/23/giving-feedback-to-someone-who-lacks-self-awareness/'' </ref>