However, we are still weak in dealing with the hidden, less obvious dimensions of predicting success that involve a broader spectrum of project performance variables, connecting to the enterprise and its socio-economic environment (Thamhain and Skelton 2007).
His talent and skill-set has allowed him to touch on a wide spectrum of project typologies, in particular, to work as a stage designer, albeit in just a handful of instances.
"We've had some success with the journalism and the licensing, and while we could be wrong, we've heard from thousands of people that say they want to use this technology to make a wide spectrum of projects".
The spectrum of projects and initiatives that fall under the umbrella of citizen science also called public participation in science research (PPSR)—is broad, and consequently there is debate surrounding a formal definition.
Respondents are working along a broad spectrum of projects from studying the evolution of the gray squirrel, to collaborating with coffee growers to establish natural corridors in the Amazon, to working with underrepresented communities to find new ways to promote outdoor experiences and develop a sense of ownership and pride in local natural areas.
Time allocation becomes especially important as employees work on more than one team, spreading their skills and knowledge -- and attention -- across a broader spectrum of projects that need to get done.
The spectrum of projects and activities that employ open geospatial data, software and standard is huge: from implementation of open standards for Sensor Web Enablement (SWE) like the GeoCENS and 52 North platforms, which enable the sharing of sensor data, to the thousands of research projects and applications based on OSM, possibilities seem unlimited.
The study concludes: "The lack of comprehensive action by both the United States and the international community to address the full spectrum of projected climate change issues remains a concern".
In both cases, Shah distinguished himself not only for his brilliance and his acumen at managing a large spectrum of projects, large amounts of money and large numbers of people, but by his messianic belief in the ability of technology-based, market-driven solutions.
"We ended up with a nice broad-spectrum of projects," says NSF's Machi Dilworth.
Respondents from across the spectrum of the project raised questions related to these diverse needs, however several of the researchers also expressed that while a broader reach to the project would have been preferable it was not possible due to the restrictions on funding.
