Achieving Project Management Success in the Federal Government

Chapter 13  

Aligning Federal andProject Planning Cycles:Untangling the Knot

The ability to formulate business strategy that is effective and distinct from tactical strategy and to move the organization successfully in a different direction is going to become the trademark of public sector managers and leaders in the 21st century!

—THOMAS G. KESSLER and PATRICIA KELLEY THE BUSINESS of GOVERNMENT: STRATEGY, IMPLEMENTATION, and RESULTS

Every federal agency must comply with external planning processes and requirements. Mandated planning and reporting cycles are important considerations for federal agencies as they define their priorities and structure their operations. Many agencies devote considerable resources to maintaining their planning ...