This document outlines various local challenges and global trends related to project management. It discusses 10 local challenges including issues with training, resources, empowerment, leadership, motivation, structure, culture, change management, prediction, and balancing customer needs. It also outlines 10 global trends such as agility, mobility, dedicated project management offices, crowdsourcing, the end of email, entrepreneurship, design thinking, chief project officers, analytics/big data, and certification. The document then discusses the author's top 10 critical success factors for project management including training, alignment, readiness, governance, empowerment, ownership, using agile methods, shifting from project to benefits management, and realizing benefits.