Contents | Achieving Project Management Success in the Federal Government

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Foreword by the Honorable Congressman Thomas Davis III, Former Chair of the House Committee on Government Reform

The Evolution of Federal Project Management: Then and Now

Part I: Organization and Structure

Fitting Project Management in the Organization: Round Peg/Square Hole
Regulations and Legislation: The Emerging Context of Federal Project Management
Building Strong Teams: The Vehicle for Successful Projects
Leveraging Technology for Project Success: New Tools of the Trade

Part II: People

The Crucial Role of Communication: Telling the Story
Leadership and the Project Manager: Bearing the Brunt of the Storm
Engaging Stakeholders: Establishing Effective Project Relationships
Project Management Competencies and Skills: Success through Experience
Project Manager Professional Development: Building the Project Management Corps

Part III: Process

Governance and Project Portfolio Development: Steering the Ship
Adopting and Applying Methodologies: Choosing the Right Path
Aligning Federal and Project Planning Cycles: Untangling the Knot
Implementing Knowledge Management Practices: Reusing the Wheel
Understanding Project Performance Management: Uncovering Success Early

The Promise of Project Management in the Federal Government: Looking Ahead

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