Managing projects requires unique skilis and techniques, different from those needed to manage ongoing operations. As project management moves into the 21st century, project managers face the challenges of operating in a project environment characterized by high levels of uncertainty, cross-cultural teams, and global competition for competent human resources. These challenges can be met by developing a clear understanding of human factors in project management and by effective use of the human resource management skills that are required to inspire project stakeholders to work together in order to meet project objectives.