Discussion Questions

1. Why is there a new or renewed interest in the field of project management?

2. What is a project, and what are its main attributes? How is a project different from what most people do in their day-to-day jobs? What is the triple constraint? What other factors affect a project?

3. What is project management? Briefly describe the project management framework, providing examples of stakeholders, knowledge areas, tools and techniques, and project success factors.

4. What is a program? What is a project portfolio? Discuss the relationship between projects, programs, and portfolio management and the contributions they each make to enterprise success.

5. What is the role of the project manager? What are suggested skills for all project managers and for IT project managers? Why is leadership so important for project managers? How is the job market for IT project managers?

6. Briefly describe some key events in the history of project management. What role does the Project Management Institute and other professional societies play in helping the profession

7. What functions can you perform with project management software? What are the main differences between low-end, midrange, and high-end project management tools?

8. Discuss ethical decision that project managers often face. Do you think a professional code of ethics makes it easier to work in an ethical manner?