1. Why is a conductor of an orchestra an appropriate metaphor for being a project manager? What aspects of project managing are not reflected by this metaphor? Can you think of other metaphors that would be appropriate?
2. Some methods of initial assessment appear to be more useful than others. If you were starting your own business, which initial assessment methods would you use and why? Be sure to reflect your knowledge of ideas presented in Chapter eight as you develop your own suggestions. Keep in mind the necessity of being able to measure assessments.