Explain What Project Management Is, And How It Evolved Over Time

Primary Task Response: Within the Discussion Board area, write 300-words that respond to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas.

Role of Project Management

In the race for a competitive advantage, today’s organizations are often tasked with multiple large in-house and outsourcing responsibilities when it comes to project management.

1. Read the brief history of project management from this Web site.
2. Then, respond to the following:
   • Explain what project management is, and how it evolved over time.
   • Explain at least 1 thing that has surprised you about the field of project management.