Module/Week 6 -- Project Management in Public Administration

Reading & Study

• Textbook Readings
• Presentation: Project Management in Public Administration
• Website: Key Competences of Public Sector Project Managers

Discussion Board Forum 2

Topic: Project Management in Public Administration

Thread: After carefully reading Exercise 6 and the "Key Competencies of Public Sector Project Managers," you will 1) explain how the Critical Path Method would apply to the issues presented in the Northway Preconstruction Planning memorandum in Form 26, and 2) describe which competencies discussed in the "Key Competencies of Public Sector Project Managers" article would best equip a public sector manager to effectively address complex public sector projects.

Replies: Respond to at least 2 classmates; explore the limits of the Critical Path Method and contrast your ideas regarding the most important competencies of public sector managers.