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Spotlight On: The Future of PM


What Do You Expect? What Do You Expect?
-by Mike Donoghue
Having an integrated understanding of customer and business needs, a command of technical components, a keen eye for upcoming technology trends, strong communication abilities and a tight grip on the ramifications of change are critical. Here are some steps you can take to help.
The Next Great PM! - by Andy Jordan (December 19, 2011)
Project Management: A Tale of Two Futures - by Mark Mullaly, PMP (December 12, 2011)
The PM Crystal Ball - by Michael Wood (December 5, 2011)
Cloudy GrowthCloudy Growth
-by Mike Donoghue
 While the promises of increased cloud activity are great, so too are the chances for stormy situations. While many organizations will rapidly seek cloud computing to help combat struggles with their economic circumstances, they will do so at their own peril. Be very afraid...the cloud craze is entering its teenage years.
Look! Up in the Sky! It's Your PM Future!Look! Up in the Sky! It's Your PM Future!
-by Andy Jordan
 What will project management look like in the future? One writer summons his smarts as he comes up with some dramatic predictions about governance, PMOs and the accountable PM. Is he a genius or a goofball? You be the judge...
Are You Experienced?Are You Experienced?
-by Mike Donoghue
 Based on current trends, project managers will see an increase in the need for them to have more experiential training in real-life situations in order to stay competitive. To maintain a professional edge, PMs will need to set goals to gain significant knowledge through work scenarios and industry learning.
Healthy Outlook - by Kenneth Darter, PMP (December 5, 2011)
2011 IT Survey Recap - by Michael Wood (September 13, 2011)
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