Project Management
It's not enough to have people who are creative and capable of creating great product designs. The design has to executed efficiently and quality standards need to be met. Getting even a simple product from concept to market can take an orchestra of team members with a diverse set of talents. Project management seeks to master the territory of the highly sequential, co- dependent, and subtle details of tasks. This is the core of good project management. Conducting the multitudes of talent to organize and function together to bring the best product designs to the market.
Articles
Working With Product Design Firms - Selection, Setting Expectations, Management, and Closing
Asian Outsourcing Reality Check - Communication, Quality, Management, and Cost Focused Approach
The Project Team - An in-depth look at the make-up of a successful project team