In addition to technical knowledge and other hard skills, successful project management also requires certain character traits and soft skills. Over the past few years, the understanding of how a project team should be managed and the role of the project manager has changed significantly. Instead of a know-it-all who assigns tasks to the people around them, a project manager is now more of a facilitator who consults others and helps them to work effectively by providing advice and a unique perspective. Here are six qualities every successful project manager must possess.