The project manager stays informed about current industry trends.

The project manager takes this information

and sees how it may impact or apply to the current projects.

These trends include but are not limited to:  

  • * Product and technology development;  

  • * New and changing market niches;  

  • * Standards (e.g., project management, quality management, information security management); 

  • * Technical support tools;  

  • * Economic forces that impact the immediate project;  

  • * Influences affecting the project management discipline; and  

  • * Process improvement and sustainability strategies.