The Critical ones (2)

Manages to Project Priorities; Performs Risk Management. The project manager understands that the No. 1 problem on all projects is that the most important problems are not being worked to a swift closure; therefore, most of the project manager's time each day is dedicated to addressing the project's top three-to-five priorities.

Communicates Project Status Upward and to the Client. No significant project status leaves the boundaries of the project without project manager approval.