About the Author

David Pratt, PMP, has more than 20 years' experience managing projects of all types and sizes in both the public and private sectors. He is currently the principal of DHP Project Services, an IT project management consulting firm.

Mr. Pratt has taught undergraduate- and graduate-level business courses in the United States and in China. He currently teaches courses in project management at the South Puget Sound Community College in Lacey, Washington, where he helped design the project management certificate program.

A retired military officer and hospital administrator, Mr. Pratt holds masters degrees in management (Webster University) and hospital administration (Baylor University) and a bachelors degree in psychology (Washington State University). He has authored more than 60 articles and is a columnist for a weekly regional newspaper.

Mr. Pratt is a frequent conference speaker on topics including change management, leadership, innovation, and motivation. He is a member of numerous service and professional groups, including Lions Clubs International, the Project Management Institute, and the Military Officer Association of America.