Achieving Project Management Success in the Federal Government

Part 2  

People

The second pillar of project management in the federal government is people. Projects are simply impossible to deliver without effectively managing, motivating, directing, and leading skilled staff. This part focuses on project management practices that engage government personnel and stakeholders in projects and improve the quality of their participation.

In Chapter 6, The Crucial Role of Communication: Telling the Story, we go into some depth on the project manager’s role and the importance of context in communication, highlighting the successful efforts of various government agencies. This chapter includes models for organizing and executing successful communications throughout a project’s lifecycle.

Chapter 7, Leadership and ...