Why is Project Management so White Hot - Cool?

By David Pells

Project management is hot!  It seems to be one of the hottest topics, and one of the hottest career tracks, in business today.  Memberships in project management professional societies, and especially in components of the Project Management Institute (PMI®), continue to grow?  Project management certifications and qualifications are in high demand.  Project management jobs are plentiful and growing in number.  More organizations are seeking qualified project managers and project management professionals than ever before.  There are more project management software books, products, services and tools entering the market, and the trend seems to be gaining speed. 

So where is this demand coming from?  Why is project management so “white hot” popular, or in my dated terminology, why is project management so “cool”?

In my opinion, project management is one of those unique professions, or professional methodology, where organizational and market needs coincide with personal and professional needs to create the perfect career path for many individuals today, both male and female.  The reasons include business, economic, political, social and, most of all, personal.  Here are some of the reasons that I think this is happening.

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