in this chapter we only scratch the surface in our introduction to the topic of project management. Professional project manager are individuals skilled at not only the technical
aspects of calculating such things as early start and early finish time but, just as important, people skills related to motivation. In addition, the ability to resolve conflicts as key decision points occur in the project is a critical skill. Without a doubt, leading successful projects is the best way to prove your promotability to the people who make promotion decisions virtually all project work is teamwork, and leading a project involves leading a team. Your success at leading a project will spread quickly through the individuals in the team. As organizations flatten (through re-engineering, downsizing, outsourcing), more will depend on projects and project leaders to get work done, work that previously was handled within departments.