Project Management Office (PMO) Effectiveness [What is a project management office? Research its major roles and functions. Also, research who leads a project office, and the manager to which this person should report in a typical organization. Finally, research the effectiveness of project offices in helping a firm achieve its strategy. Does your research support the idea that project offices help companies implement their strategy effectively?]

New Technical Challenges to Project Managers [While technical skills are core to project management, recent research shows that project managers always need acquire new knowledge and skills to handle the increasing complexity of projects. Identify new technical challenges and/or new concepts, techniques, or toolkits that can be used to improve efficiency and effectiveness of project management in the future.]

Certifications in Project Management [Go to pmi.org and research PMP, CAPM and PMI-ACP credentials. How are these credentials different? What are the requirements for sitting for the exams for these certifications? What does it cost to take the examination? What is the main content (in brief) of the certification? Summarize key elements of the certifications in an APA formatted table. How does a person prepare for PMI certification exams? Share two methods of preparing for PMI exams and what they cost]