Bogale, Mengistu(PhD)Demeke, Azeb2019-04-222023-11-042019-04-222023-11-042018-06-02http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/123456789/18116The main objective of the study is to assess the importance of project management soft skills in project success in the case of construction industry. The researcher used descriptive research method. The data collection tools were interview and questionnaires. A response rate was 94% and a questionnaire with an item of 33 was distributed to the team members and individuals who are involved with the projects. Leadership, communication, decision making, conflict management and negotiation were incorporated as project management soft skills in this study. The result of the study revealed that there is a relationship between project management soft skills and project success. Similarly, soft skill is equally important as hard skills in the project success. Based on the study result, the most appropriate project management soft skill to enhance the project success in construction industries was identified as Leadership. The finding also indicated that communication, decision making and conflict management are important to improve the project success. In addition to this, the most significant and suitable mechanism to maximize effective leadership, communication, decision making, conflict management and negotiation were also identified. Finally, further study is recommended by the researcher.en-USProject managementsoft skillsproject successThesis