Project management has advanced light-years beyond what experts could have possibly predicted at the close of the 20th century. Desktop computers are virtually non-existent, and the speed of today’s simplest smartphones rivals the major processors of 1999. Meanwhile, project management has also made tremendous strides over the last 10 years, and you might be surprised at how far the industry has come.

1. HOW PROJECT MANAGEMENT HAS
CHANGED IN THE PAST 10 YEARS

2. HOW PROJECT MANAGEMENT HAS CHANGED IN THE PAST 10 YEARS
I N T R O D U C T I O N
Project management has advanced light-years beyond what experts
could have possibly predicted at the close of the 20th century.
Desktop computers are virtually non-existent, and the speed of
today’s simplest smartphones rivals the major processors of 1999.
Meanwhile, project management has also made tremendous strides
over the last 10 years, and you might be surprised at how far the
industry has come.

3. HOW PROJECT MANAGEMENT HAS CHANGED IN THE PAST 10 YEARS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT HAS BECOME
MORE MOBILE
Project management is no longer based on simple phone calls and hope for a good report. Those processes have
been replaced by mobile dashboards and the ability to work from remote locations with ease. In some ways, the
role of a physical office is obsolescent.

4. HOW PROJECT MANAGEMENT HAS CHANGED IN THE PAST 10 YEARS
THE CLOUD HAS CATALYZED THE ADVANCEMENT
OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
Project management software has also changed over the last decade. The days of manually updating terminal-
based software have been replaced by advanced, cloud-based systems, and the storage capacity of the cloud is
transforming how project managers communicate and collaborate with stakeholders, team members and skilled
workers.

5. HOW PROJECT MANAGEMENT HAS CHANGED IN THE PAST 10 YEARS
THE ROLE OF PEOPLE AND COLLABORATION
HAVE TAKEN PRIORITY OVER RIGIDITY
Historically, project management has been very rigid. People were placed second over the need for absolute
rigidity, but modern project management has become more agile and flexible. Having the ability to adapt to
changes quickly is the hallmark of a great project manager today.

6. HOW PROJECT MANAGEMENT HAS CHANGED IN THE PAST 10 YEARS
COMPANIES HAVE STARTED FOCUSING MORE ON
PORTFOLIO PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT
With the financial ruin of 2008 still in the back of the public’s consciousness, more companies have started
managing all their projects as a collective. As a result, project management has evolved into whole portfolio
management, and collaboration has replaced mindlessly following direction, which helped companies grow and
expand beyond their horizons.

7. HOW PROJECT MANAGEMENT HAS CHANGED IN THE PAST 10 YEARS
PROJECT MANAGEMENT CAREER OPTIONS HAVE
OPENED UP TO NEW PEOPLE
More project management professionals have taken an interest in obtaining credentials and certifications,
including the PMP exam. Consequently, companies have started looking for project managers with these
credentials, and the world of project management has opened more to people from other industries.

8. HOW PROJECT MANAGEMENT HAS CHANGED IN THE PAST 10 YEARS
RISK MANAGEMENT HAS BECOME PROACTIVE,
NOT REACTIVE
Risk management has changed as well. Historically, risk management was defined as how a company reacted
to a problem. While this is still true to an extent, risk management has become more focused on preventing
problems and identifying solutions before problems arise. Therefore, risks can be managed more effectively to
reduce the likelihood of their occurrence.

9. HOW PROJECT MANAGEMENT HAS CHANGED IN THE PAST 10 YEARS
RESOURCE MANAGEMENT HAS BECOME KING IN
A “GREEN” WORLD
Resource management has also taken priority in modern project management. Waste and inefficient use of
resources are the charges of watchdog groups, and the role of social media has put pressures on companies to
embrace energy-efficient, “green” initiatives in projects of all types.
Today’s project managers would barely recognize the project management of the 2000s, but the past is not
something that should be ignored. Modern project managers need to think about how the industry has changed
drastically if they hope to be prepared for the inevitable changes of the future.

10. HOW PROJECT MANAGEMENT HAS CHANGED IN THE PAST 10 YEARS
K E Y T H I N G S T O R E M E M B E R
• Mobile technologies are enabling better communication and collaboration, including increased ability to work
from remote locations.
• Project management software has become cloud-based.
• People and working together have replaced rigidity in project management.
• Companies are working to more effectively manage portfolios as a whole, not just individual projects.
• More companies are looking for project managers with credentials or certifications, and career opportunities
in project management have increased.
• Project managers are managing risk proactively before risks become problems.
• Resource management has become of the most importance to meet the demands of an increasingly eco-
conscious world.

11. HOW PROJECT MANAGEMENT HAS CHANGED IN THE PAST 10 YEARS
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