For many project managers, the next move in their careers is the step up to program manager. Yet many practitioners lack a true understanding of the role and the skills required to make the transition.
Founded in 1946, Loweâs has grown from a small hardware store to the 2nd largest home improvement retailer. worldwide, the 8th largest retailer in the U.S. and 19th largest in the world. The Loweâs story began in North Carolina when H. Carl Buchan, part owner of the North Wilkesboro Hardware Company, envisioned creating a chain of hardware stores. At the time, Loweâs was a typical, small-town hardware store selling. everything from overalls to wash tubs, work boots and even horse collars.
Comcast Cable originated in 1963 as American Cable Systems. ACS was founded by Ralph Roberts, Daniel Aaron and Julian Brodsky. The company incorporated in Pennsylvania in 1969 as the Comcast Corporation. In 1996, Comcast launched Comcast Online, a broadband internet service. Comcast currently provides broadband service to over 18 million customers. In 2002, Comcast paid $25 million to the University of Maryland to name their basketball arena the Comcast Center. In 2009, Comcast bought majority ownership in NBCUniversal. Comcast also owns interests in E! Entertainment, the Style Network, G4 and the Golf Channel.