Managing the Job
New book projects dramatic growth for project management industry in the next 10 years.
The project management profession is expected to experience dramatic growth over the next decade, as the world economy is increasingly dominated by projects, according to Project Management Circa 2025. The 29-chapter book published by the Project Management Association (PMA) delves into globalization, space exploration, U.S. defense acquisition, project portfolio management and sustainable manufacturing.
A 2008 study by the Anderson Economic Group forecasts that by 2016, demand for employees in projectized industries will jump to 32.6 million, an increase of 33 percent over demand in 2006. Project Management Circa 2025 details expected technological, economic, political and competitive changes and identifies future trends and major characteristics that are implied by these predicted changes.
“Growth and change can make looking ahead a real challenge. As a result, it’s imperative that we carefully consider the future impact of environmental forces on our profession,” said Mark Langley, COO and executive vice president for PMI. “Project Management Circa 2025 reveals how those of us who work in and serve the project management profession can think strategically about how the landscape will evolve in the years to come.”
To purchase a copy of the book, visit the PMI Web site. And for project management tips, attend “Project Management Tools, Techniques and Best Practices” from 10:30 a.m. to noon Monday, Feb. 22, at MeetDifferent.