Meet Our Board

Lew Ireland

Introduction

• Lew Ireland, Clarksville, Tennessee (USA)
• Senior project management consultant who divides his time between
   consulting and writing project management books.
• asapm Charter Life Member
• President of asapm.

Proud Of

• Lew has had many accomplishments in his professional career. Perhaps his greatest achievements have been in helping others grow and advance in their work environment.
• He served in the US Army, advancing from private to lieutenant colonel. These promotions were accompanied by five medals for achievements as well as several certificates of achievement. This service was marked by unique assignments in Germany, South Vietnam, and Ethiopia that gave him exposure to different cultures and customs.

Why PM?

Project management is the wave of the future and the most efficient method of prosecuting work in many environments. It has structure and is success oriented when properly used.

PM Focus /Interest

Project management process implementation is challenging and provides opportunities to construct a system within an enterprise that can bring forth benefits. It is perhaps the most challenging job to establish and evolve a system that gives the organization the best chance for success.

For Fun

In past years, Lew was an avid chess player who considered himself a good amateur player. He enjoys reading and typically has a book with him on travel to occupy his time.

Worthy Words

“Don’t take yourself too seriously.” -- Colin Powell in My American Journey.

One should not be overly concerned with matters in projects that don’t matter. Small, unimportant items can be taken lightly, but important items need to be managed.

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