Chapter 16  

The Promise of ProjectManagement in the FederalGovernment: Looking Ahead

There is no quick road to project management maturity, but with perseverance and a thick skin, much can be done.

—ALLAN ROIT, ASSISTANT PMO DIRECTOR, FINANCIAL CRIMES ENFORCEMENT NETWORK, U.S. DEPARTMENT of the TREASURY

Among the things Americans expect, today more than ever, is effective government. Regardless of methods or tools, fundamental project management structures and individual skills are the key drivers to project success in the federal government. On a more macro level, the discipline of project management is a primary means of creating more effective government. What lies ahead for project management in the federal government?

The state of project ...

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