CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 The Evolution of Federal Project Management
Projects in the Federal Sector
The Evolution of Project Management in the Federal Government
Project Management in Government Today
Who’s Who in Federal Project Management
Challenges Ahead for Project Management in the Federal Government
CHAPTER 2 Fitting Project Management into the Organization
CHAPTER 3 Building Strong Teams
Characteristics of Successful Teams
CHAPTER 4 Leveraging Technology for Project Success
Information Technology in the Federal Environment
Technology Trends in Project Management
CHAPTER 5 The Crucial Role of Communication
The Project Manager’s Role in Communication
Information Access and Security
CHAPTER 6 Leadership and the Project Manager
Leadership in a Project Context
Balancing Leadership and Management
Characteristics and Traits of Project Leaders
Leading and Managing Projects in the Federal Government
The Challenge for Federal Managers
CHAPTER 7 Engaging Stakeholders
Who Are the Stakeholders in Federal Projects?
Managing Stakeholders in a Complex Environment
Conducting a Stakeholder Assessment
CHAPTER 8 Project Management Competencies and Skills
Core Project Management Skills
CHAPTER 9 The Federal Project Management Framework
Project Management Methodology
CHAPTER 10 Understanding Project Performance Management
Performance Management in the Federal Government
CHAPTER 11 The Promise of Project Management in the Federal Government
Perspectives on Key Trends and Lessons Learned
The Outlook for Project Management in the Federal Government