Chapter III

Modern Project Management

Sam was overwhelmed. The magnitude of this project was greater than had ever been attempted before. Sam sought the wisdom of the past by trekking to the Cave of the Elders. Fortunately, among all the hieroglyphics, Sam discovered some great wisdom on a large tablet. Sam returned to the riverbank with the tablet, determined to practice these new precepts.

THE DEVELOPMENT OF MODERN PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Managing projects is certainly not a new concept; there is an infinite number of examples of small and great projects through the ages that have been managed—often very effectively. As other aspects of living on Earth have changed over time, the needs and methods for managing projects have changed. In the last ...

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