May 29, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 5 On April 21, 2009, Academy Director Dr. Ed Hoffman briefed the NASA Program Management Council on the Academy’s professional development framework and services for NASA program/project managers and engineers, including its training curriculum, progress toward meeting OMB PM certification requirements, direct support for project teams, and knowledge […]
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May 29, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 5 In evolutionary biology, successful adaptations lead to new ways to flourish in a changing environment. This metaphor has important implications for leadership, according to a new book by three respected experts in the field.
April 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 4 How does learning take place in a project-based organization like NASA?
April 30, 2009 Vol. 2 Issue 4 Keeping up with team members working in different locations is a common difficulty on virtual teams, according to a study by Microsoft.
April 30, 2009 Vol. 2 Issue 4 Academy Director Ed Dr. Hoffman addressed the Project Management Institute’s Global Corporate Council on talent management.
April 30, 2009 Vol. 2 Issue 4 Christine Williams, Director of NASA’s Systems Engineering Leadership Development Program (SELDP), has joined the Academy team.
April 30, 2009 Vol. 2 Issue 4 The Academy featured Acting Administrator Chris Scolese and NASA Chief Engineer Mike Ryschkewitsch in its first “Masters with Masters” session.
April 30, 2009 Vol. 2 Issue 4 Brindley McGowan, Manager of Technical Education and Training at the Jet Propulsion Lab (JPL), received the Space Flight Awareness Award in March 2009.
April 30, 2009 Vol. 2, Issue 4 The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report that assessed four alternative scenarios to NASA’s plans for the future.