The Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management Claremont Graduate University MGT 660 PROJECT MANAGEMENT—A SYSTEMS PERSPECTIVE Spring 2007 Module I Saturdays 9 a.m. to noon, January 20, 2006 through March 3, 2006 (original) (raw)

Course Background Today's business environment moves rapidly and often unpredictably. At any given time, funding and political support may wax or wane. Technology changes in areas such as computers, new materials, or breakthrough products are rapid and profound. The competitive landscape shifts daily. Goals evolve and often are interpreted differently, depending on the perspective of the stakeholder. Uncertainties create risk that must be managed. Industries, organizations and people are more interdependent than ever, relying on each other in areas such as specialized technical expertise and facilities. Businesses must collaborate to produce a product or service. Leaders can no longer rely on power, roles or processes alone to influence outcomes when they work interdependently with other organizations. To be successful in this complex and dynamic environment, project managers and leaders must demonstrate abilities beyond experience, technical and process insight, communication ...

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