Designed to help readers develop their telecommunications department to its fullest potential, this text explains how a well-structured telecommunications department can stimulate revenue and help maintain a healthy business infrastructure. It includes chapters on budgeting, project management, maintaining the corporate infrastructure; developing a corporate strategic telecommunications policy, human resources, and educational issues. Included are practical guidelines for structuring a department to improve staff development and opportunities; planning and managing telecommunications projects property to ensure job diversity and job satisfaction; and opportunity for promotion.