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Inheriting a Program Already in Progress

In previous chapters, we have spent a great deal of time discussing how

to propose programs, how to get them o to a good start, how to properly

sta them, and how to form relations that will be important for the pro-

gram’s (and the program manager’s [PM’s]) success.

is is all ne in theory, but very oen you will not have that luxury.

Big programs may span several years, and over those several years, things

happen to the PM who started the job. He or she may get promoted, may

retire, may leave the company, or (gasp) may be removed because things

are not going well.

When that happens, of course, it ...