There have been many changes in the context in which business and projects

take place today compared to a few decades ago.

New technologies have been introduced. Social networks, multicultural aspects,

virtual teams, and new values are part of the new reality of projects.

An example is knowledge and people integration in the context of

a large cross-functional project implementation involving multiple organizations.

The project manager considers the implications of this context in communications planning

and knowledge management for guiding the project team.

Project managers need to be cognizant of the project context and these new aspects when managing the integration.

Then project managers can decide how to best use these new elements of

the environment in their projects to achieve success.