(19 quotes found)
“A project is complete when it starts working for you, rather than you working for it.”
Scott Allen
“Project management is still a major category of weakness for the agencies. It is still one of the weaknesses [for the government as a whole].”
Karen Evans
“Organizations will not be able to compete globally without putting in place project management processes and continuing to develop their project managers to become leaders within the organization. Technical skills are no longer enough. Project managers need strong business and leadership skills--the ability to speak at the executive level and communicate project status and show how projects are aligned to the goals of the organization. Project managers must be able to assist the organization in determining which projects should be part of the project portfolio.”
Gina Westcott
“Two problems that have beset London Underground for years -- poor project management and industrial relations -- have come together to close a whole line.”
Roger Evans
“Eric has played a pivotal role not only in overseeing project management of our new plant, but also in helping put together the extremely complex financing package that made it possible.”
Jim Moser
“The effective use of project management tools and techniques is critical to the success of large projects. By reviewing progress, setting timelines and goals, and managing the budget, we can more effectively utilize limited resources and still meet anticipated goals.”
John Roessler
“We're a Web-based project management provider so we'd better be able to eat our own dog food and work as a distributed organization.”
Peter Winston
“Whether it's an aircraft engine, nuclear submarine or power station, the project management challenges are consistently the same. The online program provides education that project managers can use in any industry.”
Mike Brown
“Except for those who have got skills that are in short supply, such as project management, business understanding and multimedia skills, we will see a permanent shrinking in demand. If it can be moved offshore it is moved offshore.”
Philip Virgo
“The big raids will be for project management staff so you need to ensure these staff are content and that means providing clear career paths and training opportunities. Many firms haven't been doing this because over the past few years they haven't felt the need to, but that is going to change with all these public sector projects.”
