Summary

In this chapter, we learned about the three pillars of a TPM: project management, program management, and a solid technical foundation. We learned about project management as a common ground for all program and project managers and touched on the aspects of project management where the PM adds the most value.

We learned about program management being an expansion of the project management foundation and how the tools and phases involved are the same as at the project level but with a larger scope and more complex communication. We discussed how communication is key to all of these exercises.

Lastly, we talked about what specialization can do and how a specific focus can amplify your existing program management skills to deliver with greater ease and proficiency.

In Chapter 3, we’ll continue to explore program management in more depth. We’ll talk about the specific methodologies that can be used in the various program and project phases. We’ll also...