Question: Do you think this (situation described below) might be the future of project management? Would this approach work for most of today's projects? Why or why not, explain with examples.

Lucasfilm Ltd., the creators of Star Wars, needs quick- moving, flexible, multidisciplinary teams of insiders and freelance outsiders to execute short-lived, rapidly forming and dissolving projects. Standard project man- agement approaches are too slow for this kind of environment. They need the ability to quickly assemble teams to execute specific functions and then reassemble to fit the next set of tasks. (Hint: Traditionally, Film's are perfect example of a pure project organization. They assemble around a project and then disband and move to a new project. New film project always requires assembling a team.)

To do so, Lucasfilm moved all their disparate film units into a $350 million single-roofed complex so they can all interact as the tasks of the moment require. Managers are rootless, they can now sweep through office suites scattered throughout the building, for talents they need for the next project. As the relentless pressure of meeting higher performance levels with tighter schedules and budgets increases for projects, this model may be the future for project management organization and leadership.