The evolution of federal project management : then and now -- pt. 1. Organization and structure -- Fitting project management into the organization : round peg/square hole -- Regulations and legislation : the emerging context for federal project management -- Building strong teams : the vehicle for successful projects -- Leveraging technology for project success : new tools of the trade -- pt. 2. 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 -- pt. 3. 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
