11 Things Every New Project Manager Ought to Know

1. Don't act like you know it all
2. Be results-oriented
3. Hone your people management skills
4. Hone your project management fundamentals
5. Hone your political skills
6. Learn how to run meetings well
7. Trust your teams
8. Involve your teams
9. Give credit to your team, keep the blame for yourself
10. Eliminate obstacles and distractions
11. Find a mentor

Referred from http://www.projectmanagers.net/profiles/blogs/11-things-every-new-project