International Project Management: Leadership in Complex Environments

The functions versus technology table in Fig. 6.2 is useful with vendors in that you can establish a common set of technologies that you will employ in an international project. This will minimize incompatibilities.

Resist acquiring new technology tools that promise to do many functions. Often, they represent overkill in use except in very large projects.

Review your methods and tools on an annual basis to see what is new and if people are using the current methods and tools effectively.

Gather lessons learned on the use of the technology during the projects as part of the project. Make sure that this experience is shared with people in other projects.