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pon returning to his desk, Brad contemplates what lies

ahead. Although a bit frightened, he likes the idea of taking

on a new challenge.

“The visibility should help my career along,” he says to him-

self with a wry smile, “... as long as Project Apex turns out OK,

that is,” the smile turning gradually into a slight grimace. As he

polishes off the turkey sandwich he was too nervous to finish

before meeting with Susan, he decides to accept the assign-

ment—though he’s not sure he reallyhas a choice!

Before tackling Project Apex, Brad realizes that he’d better

do a quick study on project management—starting with the

basics of what a project is and how project management is sup-

posed to be done. He wants to be in the best possible position to

make Project Apex a resounding success. Let’s give him some

help by examining project management from three perspectives:

1. the process context


2. the interpersonal and behavioral context


3. the organizational context.

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About Projects

and Project

Management

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