Stephen Townsend is PMI’s Director for Network Programs. In this capacity, he leads special program initiatives for the Institute that include: Serving on the U.K.’s Project X research consortium steering committee in support of the Benefits Realization Management research stream; producing materials to help U.S. federal government agencies implement requirements associated with the Program Management Improvement Accountability Act; and leading the PMBOK® Guide – Seventh Edition transformation work-stream. Stephen has worked within PMI since 1999 in the areas of member services; chapter/community relations; business/government relations; strategic alliance; and global development.