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A project manager will encounter politics - the struggle to acquire and maintain power - on a daily basis, as he or she competes to secure resources and support for their project. This is inevitable, given the probable diversity of backgrounds and expectations of those with an interest in the project. Political skills will be necessary to make deals and resolve conflicts with stakeholders, over whom project managers may have little formal authority. Managing the following aspects needs to be addressed:

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Political skill is a construct that was introduced more than two decades ago as a necessary competency to possess to be effective in organizations.

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