Fundamentals of Project Management, 5th Edition

PREFACE TO THE FIFTH EDITION

Four years have passed since the Fourth Edition of this book was published, and some important indicators in the project management world have changed, while others have remained the same. According to the recent Project Management Institute (PMI®) “Pulse of the Profession” report, the percentage of projects succeeding (meeting their goals) has remained flat at 64 percent between 2012 and 2015. However, today, high-performing organizations are focusing on the fundamental aspects of culture, talent, and process that support successful projects. These organizations drive project management and meet original project goals and business intent two-and-a-half times more often than low performers. The message from this report ...