Conclusion

Some projects are ambitious in their social, economic, and political impacts. Others are less grand. Some require advances in systems, and others deploy proven technologies and best practices. Some projects are wild successes, while others fail.
Projects are the way in which human creativity is most effectively harnessed to achieve tangible, lasting results. Building a pyramid, painting a ceiling, or founding a nation requires vision, planning, and the coordinated effort of a team—the fundamental features of projects.
Project management is one of the most difficult jobs to perform. Positive performance is the only way to maintain your position as a project manager. Project management is a multifarious process that begins with knowledge ...

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