PM Books and Publications- August 2006
PM Authors & Manuscripts Sought for Publication
(Breaking News Article 7/19/06)
Multi-Media Publications Inc., an independent publisher of books, ebooks, audiobooks and interactive learning for business professionals, is seeking new book manuscripts for their Project Management Essentials Library series of books and ebooks on project management. The company is also looking for audio recordings of lectures, conference presentations or manuscript readings on project management topics for their Project Management Audio Library series of audio CDs.
According to Mr. Kevin Aguanno, managing editor, “we can offer project management professionals an opportunity to get published, earn PDUs and, perhaps, make some money in the process.”
Based in Canada, the company has retail partners throughout the world, with their products distributed through wholesalers in North America and the United Kingdom. The company’s products are also sold and distributed globally via the internet. Interested authors can contact the company for more information, or can submit a query letter along with qualifications, at www.mmpubs.com or www.pm-audiobooks.com.
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Managing the Implementation of Development Projects – World Bank releases Resource Kit for PM Instructor
(Breaking News Article 7/19/06)
The World Bank has announced the availability of an important new resource for project management educators and practitioners in developing economies, a resource kit on CD Rom for planning and managing the implementation of development projects. The CD Rom is based on the well-established former courses in project analysis and implementation by the World Bank Institute (formerly the Economic Development Institute at the World Bank). The Resource Kit is fully modular and designed to support up to five weeks of face-to-face instruction in project management.
This 12-module CD-ROM library of print-based learning materials is designed for classroom training of developing country project managers responsible for overseeing the implementation of development and other projects.
Each module includes performance-based instructional objectives; module and session outlines with a timetable of activities; scripted lectures with corresponding visuals; case studies, exercises, and solution sets with teaching notes; self-assessment questions and answers; and selected readings. The resource kit provides enough information and practice to instill a solid understanding of the principles of project implementation and an awareness of good practices. The 12 modules include the following: 1. Understanding the Project and Project Management 2. Structuring the Project Organization 3. Building the Team 4. Analyzing the Project Context 5. Refining Objectives, Scope and Other Parameters 6. Preparing the Work Breakdown Structure, Responsibility Matrix and Master Summary Schedule 7. Planning and Scheduling with the Critical Path Method 8. Obtaining Management Approval and Support 9. Design Control and Reporting Systems 10. Organizing Procurement 11. Executing and Controlling the Work 12. Terminating the Project The Resource Kit allows users to (a) print out materials (2,000+ pages); (b) preview and browse material on the CD-ROM; and (c) search and sort the materials by topic or learning objective. Additional information can be found in the library section at www.pmforum.org/library.Purchase information can be found at the World Bank website: http://publications.worldbank.org/ecommerce/catalog/product?item_id=5687880.
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PM World Today E-Zine Adopts New Forward Looking Publication Schedule
Beginning with the August issue of PM World Today the online monthly publication of PMForum.org, the monthly project management e-zine will now be published at the beginning of each month. According to new managing editor, David Pells, “we want the perspective to be more forward looking. We will focus on publishing timely news, papers and articles that can be useful for future application, and that can contribute to the future projects and careers of our readers.”
The August issue of PM World Today, which is expected to be issued on August 1, will be the first with Pells at the help. While other changes may be implemented in both PM World Today and on the http://www.pmforum.org website, immediate changes will primarily deal with organization of the contents.
In addition, a formal “Call for Papers” will be announced each month in order to attract and promote more new authors and contributions for future issues of PM World Today.
Also, according to Mr. Pells, “we are especially interested in publishing good student papers. We want to encourage young people who are studying project management at either the graduate or undergraduate level to publish their research papers as a way to jump start their professional careers. Both professors and future employers might like to see such initiative, and it can be good publicity for the students, professors and universities represented.”
Note that publication in PM World Today can also provide authors with professional development units (PDUs) for Project Management Professional (PMP) recertification. Project Management World Today, or PM World Today, is the monthly online professional publication of www.pmforum.org. Each issue contains an editorial, case studies, viewpoints by leading professional leaders, featured technical papers, student papers, tips & techniques, event listings, and a summary of recent news related to PM Research, PM Education, the PM Profession, the PM Community, the PM Supplier Marketplace, and Projects and Programs in the real world of government, industry and society. All information and publications are related to modern professional project management. For more information, contact editor@pmforum.org.
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