February 28, 2011 Vol. 4, Issue 2 The next generation of engineers and managers descended on PM Challenge to share stories and perspectives on professional development, open government, and international collaboration.
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Vol. 4, Issue 2 Four senior NASA executives shared what it means to step away from their technical roots and move into an executive position.
February 28, 2011 Vol. 4, Issue 2 Bill Gerstenmaier offered his perspective on how to work within the political context of Washington.
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February 28, 2011 Vol. 4, Issue 2 The “crown jewel” of the International Space Station celebrates its 10th anniversary this month.
February 28, 2011 Vol. 4, Issue 2 Agency and industry leaders offered their perspectives on innovation and mission success in an increasingly complex and constrained context.
February 28, 2011 Vol. 4, Issue 2 Three trends are shaping the future of project management, requiring a more global mindset from practitioners.
February 28, 2011 Vol. 4, Issue 2 The Academy’s “International Project Management” course featured participants from four continents and instructors from two of NASA’s international partners.
February 28, 2011 Vol. 4, Issue 2 The second international forum at PM Challenge featured practitioners from eight space agencies as well as representatives from the global aerospace industry.
February 28, 2011 Vol. 4, Issue 2 Rob Manning of JPL and Rudi Schmidt of the European Space Agency (ESA) discussed the allure and challenges of Mars with Academy Director Ed Hoffman in Masters with Masters 7.