The Project Manager/Functional Manager Partnership
The collaborative relationship between functional managers and project managers is critical to effective project performance and to the well-being of any organization. This article defines project manager and functional manager roles, discusses issues regarding project manager/functional manager relations, and offers recommendations that promote collaborative relationships aimed at furthering the organization’s success. There is no cookbook approach—project managers, functional managers, and their management must creatively adapt project management ideas and practices to their situations.
The Challenge
Project management and ...
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