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 Project Management: A Lever of Change in the Public Sector
 Today, project management is a discipline under strain in the public sector. Economic conditions globally have led to massive cuts in all types of government-sponsored projects – from large construction to information technology to human services. In response, many governments are funding projects to stimulate growth in the economy.
The disparity created by poor economic conditions and increased government funding is putting pressure on project management to deliver value quickly within the public sector. FULL STORY
 Quick Quiz
When I am tracking my projects, my teammates say to use percentages rather than actual work, but I feel that approach may not be capturing all of the significant data about the tasks. What should I record in my tracking chart?
A. Record only 100 percent complete tasks, as that best shows project progress.
B. Actual work and remaining duration are the best indicators for planning the future of the project and capturing data for analysis.
C. Set a new baseline each reporting period and capture project variances quarterly.
D. Resource performance rates compared to past project completion rates are the main indicators to note, as these drive both progress reports and performance reports.
Test your knowledge.
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