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Title: Assertiveness as a Project Management Competency: A Systematic Review.
Authors: Mc Donald, I. H.1 mcdianh@sun.ac.za, Bond-Barnard, T. J.1
Source: South African Journal of Industrial Engineering. Dec2025, Vol. 36 Issue 3, p1-13. 13p.
Subjects: Assertiveness (Psychology), Project management, Conflict management, Face-to-face communication, Core competencies, Executive coaching, Interpersonal relations
Abstract (English): Assertiveness is increasingly recognised as a critical competency in project management, influencing communication styles, conflict management approaches, and interpersonal dynamics. However, it remains underexplored in the academic literature. This study addresses this gap by conducting a systematic literature review, guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), to examine the role of assertiveness in project management environments. It also explores how assertiveness is experienced and perceived by both project managers and team members. The findings have implications for project management practice and education, highlighting the importance of assertiveness training and its strategic application. By bridging this research gap, the study enhances the understanding of how assertiveness contributes to project success. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Abstract (Afrikaans): Selfgelding word toenemend erken as 'n kritieke bevoegdheid in projekbestuur, wat kommunikasiestyle, konflikbestuursbenaderings en interpersoonlike dinamika beïnvloed. Dit bly egter onder-ontgin in die akademiese literatuur. Hierdie studie spreek hierdie gaping aan deur 'n sistematiese literatuuroorsig uit te voer, gelei deur die Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) riglyne, om die rol van selfgelding in projekbestuursomgewings te ondersoek. Dit ondersoek ook hoe selfgelding deur beide projekbestuurders en spanlede ervaar en waargeneem word. Die bevindinge het implikasies vir projekbestuurspraktyk en -onderwys, en beklemtoon die belangrikheid van selfgeldingsopleiding en die strategiese toepassing daarvan. Deur hierdie navorsingsgaping te oorbrug, verbeter die studie die begrip van hoe selfgelding tot projeksukses bydra. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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  Data: Assertiveness is increasingly recognised as a critical competency in project management, influencing communication styles, conflict management approaches, and interpersonal dynamics. However, it remains underexplored in the academic literature. This study addresses this gap by conducting a systematic literature review, guided by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA), to examine the role of assertiveness in project management environments. It also explores how assertiveness is experienced and perceived by both project managers and team members. The findings have implications for project management practice and education, highlighting the importance of assertiveness training and its strategic application. By bridging this research gap, the study enhances the understanding of how assertiveness contributes to project success. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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