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Features
AUGUST 2014 | VOLUME 28, NUMBER 8
Force of Gravity
A project team from 13 countries set out
to build a satellite that, if successful, would
change the way we see the world. The project manager demanded innovative technology—and got results.
By Amanda Schupak
India: The Next Evolution
No longer the dazzling supernova of the
global economic scene, India looks to
reinvent itself with aggressive reforms and a
slate of new projects.
By Rekha Radhakrishnan
TALES FROM THE FRONT
Under the Radar
Infrastructure and IT may be teeming with
project managers, but they’re not the only
sectors benefiting from practitioner expertise. Five project managers describe their
experiences in less-expected industries.
By Matt Alderton
Back to the Boardwalk
After a devastating hurricane, a fast-tracked
project restored an iconic beachfront.
By Meredith Landry
Walk the Line
In a time of modest global growth, portfolio
managers have to strike a balance between
pursuing opportunities and reducing risk.
By Tegan Jones
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