References/Resources
The TenStep Store
The TenStep Store is your one-stop site for project management and methodogy projects and services, including packets of templates, classes, PMP Prep products, books, eBooks, methodology products and much more. http://www.tenstepstore.com
Max’s Project Management Wisdom
Ever need project management information in a hurry? As a checklist? Want latest project management thinking? Get it here from an expert. This site is also home to the Max Wideman’s authoritive Comparative Glossary of Project Management Terms. http://www.maxwideman.com
About.com
Each month more than 20 million people visit About.com. This link takes you to its project management section. http://management.about.com/od/projectmanagement/
Advanced Projects, Inc.
Complete projects in half the time all the time. Come here to learn how to improve your project management practices through Critical Chain Project Management. http://www.advanced-projects.com
The Apache Jakarta Project
The Jakarta Project offers a diverse set of open source Java solutions and is a part of The Apache Software Foundation (ASF) which encourages a collaborative, consensus-based development process under an open software license. Jakarta is organized into subprojects, summarized in the section below. The ASF contains other Java projects, some of which were a part of Jakarta, that are detailed on the ASF Project page. http://jakarta.apache.org
BPubs.com
BPubs.com is a directory based Internet search engine that strives to cover the topic of Business Publications. By eliminating the noise of “homepages, index pages, and other extraneous web site components”, our users are able to extract what they truly searching for – content. Our target audience of corporate and business users will become repeat visitors because we save them time finding the information they need. http://www.bpubs.com/info/about.htm
Builder.Com
Builder.Com contains a lot of useful information about projects, including processes, tools, techniques, etc. http://builder.com
CIO Magazine
Links to a number of project management-related articles. http://www.cio.com.au/index.php/secid;16
Critical Tools
Microsoft Project add-on software allows you to plan and display your projects using a tree-style diagram known as a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Chart. WBS charts display the structure of a project showing how the project is broken down into summary and detail levels. http://www.criticaltools.com
Enhanced Management Framework
Information about large Information technology projects in the public sector. The Enhanced Management Framework (EMF) was approved by the Canadian government’s Treasury Board in May, 1996, and departments are directed to apply this framework to all projects that have a significant information management or technology component. The EMF provides solutions to project management concerns experienced in the federal government. It comprises principles, best practices, methodologies, tools, templates, handbooks, guides and standards. These solutions are all accessible through this site. http://www.tbs-sct.gc.ca/emf-cag/index-eng.asp
ExecutiveBrief
ExecutiveBrief, the technology management resource for business leaders, offers articles loaded with proven tips, techniques, and action plans that companies can use to better manage people, processes and tools – the keys to improving their business performance. The publication is focused on such key topics as technology project management, process and quality improvement, project leadership. http://www.executivebrief.com
Fast Company
Contains a number of white papers and articles on project management and management. http://www.fastcompany.com
Gantthead
You must become a member (no charge). The site offers a free email subscription to a project newsletter and a template of the week. http://www.gantthead.com/Gantthead/default/
Site works best with Internet Explorer.
IBM Research Center
Research papers, technical papers, publications and journals. http://www.research.ibm.com
International Research Network on Organizing by Projects (IRNOP)
IRNOP was founded in 1993 as a loosely coupled network of researchers and have developed from there, adding researchers in countries all over the world. The Irnop network connects scholars with a background in business, economics, engineering and other fields, with a common interest in projects, project organizations and temporary systems. The site contains links to journals, institutions, project management consulting services, and more. http://www.irnop.org
Introduction to Project Management
ITProjectTemplates.com
A site for Project Managers offering deliverable document templates and MS Project/Excel format project plans for more than a dozen project disciplines, including Data Warehouse, PMO, CRM, and Sarbanes-Oxley. Also includes White Papers and related PM links. http://www.itprojecttemplates.com
ITtoolbox
ITtoolbox supports decision-making throughout the IT lifecycle by linking together millions of IT experts and information from thousands of leading sources. Powering a global audience of more than 1.3 million IT and business professionals each month, ITtoolbox enables users to evaluate vendors, plan and manage projects, solve problems, stay current, and manage their careers. http://projectmanagement.ittoolbox.com
JISC infoNet
Guidance for managing projects. http://www.jiscinfonet.ac.uk/InfoKits/project-management
John Wiley and Son’s
On this site, you will be able to access a variety of resources in support of your studies in Project Management. You will also be able to explore Wiley’s other Project Management products and publications. http://www.wiley.com/college/projectmgt
Leadership Management Basics
Leadership covers many skills including, the vision, influencing, change, confidence, motivation, strategy, integrity, personality indicators and more. http://www.leadership-basics.com
MDE Enterprises, Inc.
MDE Enterprises, Inc is an IT manager training and consulting company established in 2000 to do one thing: Provide practical insight and tools to help IT managers of the world achieve more success. To do this, MDE publishes the works of Mike Sisco, MDE’s founder and President. Mike tells it like it is from over twenty years of real world operational experience in managing technology resources. This site contains FREE material, books, IT management tools, IT manager education, IT Consulting, and more! http://www.mde.net
Methods and Tools
Providing practical and free knowledge for the software developer, tester and project manager. http://www.methodsandtools.com
Michael Greer’s Project Management References
Project management-related links, articles, etc. http://www.michaelgreer.com
The Moment Group
Robert Moment, founder of The Moment Group and author of the new book It Only Takes A Moment To Score: The Entrepreneur’s Guide to Successfully Selling Business Ideas, wants to help your business soar. Robert Moment can help you enhance your business and see the results you know you’re capable of obtaining. Robert Moment wants to help you hit the mark. It takes only one hour to read Robert Moment’s new book, It Only Takes A Moment To Score. It’s one hour that may completely alter how you do business and one hour that will change your life forever. http://www.sellintegrity.com
National Aeronautic And Space Administration – Ames Research Center
The Computational Sciences Division at NASA Ames Research Center provides leadership in Information Sciences for NASA by conducting world-class computational sciences research, developing and demonstrating innovative technologies, and transferring these new capabilities for utilization in support of NASA Enterprise missions and national needs. http://www.nasa.gov/centers/ames/home/index.html
New York State Office for Technology
The NYS PMO at OFT has developed and currently supports the following core services:
- Project Management Methodology
- Project Management Outreach
All services and products have been developed with input from numerous agency representatives who have shared their ideas, requests, and best practices. http://www.cio.ny.gov/
Ovitz Taylor Gates
IT Management resources for information technology projects, offering how-to workbooks, project plans and information technology planning guides, tools, templates and checklists. A valuable IT Management resource. http://ovitztaylorgates.com
Planning Planet
Provides value for a wide range of projects by maintaining a dynamic centralized estimating database. This database contains effort hours for a large number of construction related activities to aid project manager in estimating current and future projects. There is also valuable information on lessons-learned by other project planners and managers in the field. http://www.planningplanet.com
PMIS
PMIS is a mature project management site with lots of free resources and information – requires no registration and has a number of valuable free downloads and information for project management professionals, including: free project management process assets (including templates and a free PM capability / maturity model); key info on the value of project management; tips for project managers and lots of information on modern aspects of PM. http://www.pmis.co.uk
Project Management
Project Management and PRINCE2. Useful resources and links including the PRINCE2 method. Courses and information for students. http://www.proj-management.com
Project Management Basics
Learn about project management planning, milestones, objectives, dependencies, scope, wbs, cpm, control, estimating, quality, risk, human factors and much more… http://www.project-management-basics.com
Project Management Hut
PM Hut is a very large database of Project Management articles written by experienced authors from all over the world. PM Hut has a section dedicated for Project Management Trainers and an active job hunting section. PM Hut is comprehensive, independent, and all free. http://www.pmhut.com
Project Management Forum
The PMFORUM is a resource for information on international project management affairs. The PMFORUM supports the development, international cooperation, promotion and advancement of a professional and worldwide project management discipline. http://www.pmforum.org
Project Management Knowledge Base
A free portal for project planners and managers including an events calendar, discussion forums and PM software and book reviews. http://www.pmkb.com
Project Management Magazine
Free Project Management resources. An on-line magazine dedicated to project management, this site includes software reviews/ book reviews, a free electronic newsletter and some project templates. http://www.projectmagazine.com
Project Management Survival
The Project Management Survival site and its documents brings you the information you need when you need it most— now! This practical, easy-to-use site gives you instant access to the cutting-edge ideas and hard-won wisdom of one of today’s leading experts on project management. In short, lively segments using real-world examples, it delivers the information you need to navigate complex project management issues. You’ll find brief descriptions of key concepts, tips on real-world applications, compact case studies, the most sought-after skills, and warnings on how to avoid pitfalls. http://www.projectmanagementsurvival.com
Project Manager Today
Since 1989, Project Manager Today has been serving the project management community with software reviews, news and articles. http://www.pmtoday.co.uk/content/en/default.aspx
Project Smart
The UK’s programme and project management resource centre, updated monthly with features, reports and latest news. http://www.projectsmart.co.uk
Projects Today (India)
Projects Today provides comprehensive information on projects (capital) investments envisaged in various sectors – manufacturing, mining, electricity, services & utilities and irrigation. Projects Today tracks projects from inception through the completion stage. Projects Today is a unique business opportunity identifier and an essential analysis and marketing tool for professionals in industry, government, finance, academia and research. http://www.projectstoday.com
ProjectConnections
This site provides access to project management resources — information, products, services, and people — that you need to manage projects and teams more effectively. The ProjectConnections Community offers a variety of ways to interact with experts and peers. The Know-How section provides a wealth of resources to support your work, including primers on key topics in the field as well as templates. The Marketplace section offers a comprehensive buyers’ guide to vendors of training, consulting, and tools. http://projectconnections.com
Projects@Work
A bi-weekly magazine that provides practical information to project managers. The content deals with project management as well as useful information on projects and applications. This magazine is associated with yearly ProjectWorld conferences (www.projectworld.com), which are put on by Imark Communications. http://www.projectsatwork.com
Software Development Articles
Links directory of articles related to software project management. http://www.softdevarticles.com/modules/weblinks/viewcat.php?cid=28
Software Development Magazine
Methods & Tools is a free software development magazine on Software Testing, Project Management, Programming (Java,.NET, Ruby on Rails, Ajax), UML, Agile (eXtreme Programming, Scrum, TDD), Requirements, Databases, Software Process Improvement, Tools. http://www.methodsandtools.com/
Software Dioxide
Softwaredioxide.com is an industry initiative to meet the growing demands of the Software Engineering and Management community. It is a digital marketplace, a clearing house, an exchange, a repository of knowledge for building better software, faster and cheaper. Softwaredioxide.com is more than a B2C or a B2B Portal. It is a complete ecosystem for the Software Engineering and Management domain. http://www.softwaredioxide.com
Software Engineering Books
Software Engineering Books recommended by Karl E. Wiegers (site also includes some consulting books)
The Software Network Project Management Software Solutions
A class of computer applications specifically designed to aid with planning and controlling project costs and schedules. Enterprise and web-based project management software solutions included. http://www.thesoftwarenetwork.com/Project-Management-Software/
Software Productivity Center Inc.
From technical briefs and free templates to suggested reading and links to other great sites, you’ll find a host of resources available. http://spc.ca/resources/
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