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Links to Project Management & Other Resources

This is an idiosyncratic list of links to other web sites you might find valuable. FREE downloads, trials, and other stuff are clearly marked like this: FREE. Enjoy!

(Last updated: 7/2009)

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General Management Information Sites (mostly PM-oriented)

	*PM-Talk Discussion List* -- Archives - Archived messages (searchable questions & answers & more) as posted by PM-Talk subscribers. (See our *PM-Talk Discussion list overview* page for background info on PM-Talk.)
	The American Society for the Advancement of Project Management (ASAPM) is working to "to help move education and learning opportunities beyond simple knowledge transfer and into competency."
	ASAPM's PM Competency Model - *A competency-based foundation for PM*
	The Project Management Institute (PMI)
	PMI's PMBOK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) - *A knowledge-based foundation for PM*
	Association for Project Management [UK & Europe] "the largest independent professional body of its kind in Europe. APM’s aim is to develop and promote PM across all sectors of industry and beyond."
	The Project Management Forum
	The Project Management Forum's PM Glossary
	100 Rules for NASA Project Managers
	Project Management Proverbs
	NewGrange Center for Project Management
	AllPM.COM - Project management resources, links, and much more!
	BPubs.com Project Management Articles
	The International Prince2 User Forum & Group -- "an interactive information portal, focused entirely on PRINCE2 (Projects in Controlled Environments, version 2) methodology and other PM topics."
	Internet Guide for Project Management -- from the University of Sydney in Australia
	[List of] Project, Program, and Acquisition Management Sites -- from Niwot Ridge Resources
	ProjectWorld Conference & Expositions
	The Programme Management Website -- "...a world wide focus for knowledge exchange for those involved in managing programmes [portfolios of projects] of all kinds."
	Overview of Organizational Change -- Carter McNamara's site provides information that can help you understand the the issues involved in bringing about changes, such as new PM processes or procedures, in your organization.
	*FREE* articles & more at the Free Management Library - "...The Library provides easy-to-access, clutter-free, comprehensive resources regarding the leadership and management of yourself, other individuals, groups and organizations."
	*FREE* blog posts & more -- Scrum Methodology -- "The Scrum methodology of agile software development... emphasizes communication and collaboration, functioning software, and the flexibility to adapt to emerging business realities..."
	PM Link -- "The Link Between Project and Management" has a Technical Discussion Forum Group, Access to Job offers specifically posted for PMs, and more...
	Significant Data Systems Project Management Overview -- "...information and resources in the area of project management. The focus is on introductions and primers. Articles seek to introduce a topic in a couple of pages then give links to other sites and books where detailed information can be found." [This may be the best collection of PM overview info you will ever find! Simple & Clean... Check it out! -- Mike G]

Project Management Software Information **
(See also the list of articles and links related to PM software and reviews in the Bibliography.)
Microsoft® Project™

	*FREE* PM Software Offer: Microsoft Project
	*FREE* Microsoft Project Templates from Microsoft - Free templates can help speed project planning using MS Project.
	*FREE* Microsoft Project Product Information (Also, check out MS Project's Project Web Access [PWA] -- It is a web portal used to support online project collaboration by allowing the project team access to the information stored in Microsoft Office Project Server.)
	Microsoft Project Help Center - for MS Project 2007; also help for earlier versions (see left menu boxes on linked page)
	David Hunsberger's MS Project Consulting & Training -- Learn to use MS Project from a pro!
	Netwind Learning Center's MS Project Training Courses - Learn to use MS Project with Netwind's courses -- Courses available for Project 2000, 2002, 2003, & 2007 (Also training for many MS Office applications.)

FREE Demos or Downloads: PM and PM-related Software

	*FREE* PM Software Download: FastTrack Schedule for Windows 95/98/2000/NT 4.0; Macintosh; Windows 3.1
	*FREE* demo of Project KickStart, "...will help you design, organize and schedule your project in only 30 minutes," claims the publisher.
	*FREE* Download: Milestones software line: "The fast, easy way to schedule, manage, and present your projects." Test drive the different PM software products at the Kidasa web site.
	*FREE* Trial YZ Project Manager -- ** "... is a fairly easy to use use PM Software with workflow, collaboration, document management system, calendaring system, customized fields, and graphical charts... key feature is ... ability to dynamicaly define and use fields according to [changing] company needs."
	FREE Trial of 3f Project Management Systems -- ** "Web based systems for online project management available either as a hosted solution or for self hosting."
	*FREE* Trial of Asta Easyplan - ** "Asta Easyplan is a simple construction project planning software product designed specifically for trade contractors and smaller construction companies."
	*FREE* downloads, misc. products: MAG Softwrx, Inc ** - Time and expense tracking software using a web-based interface.
	*FREE* test drive of Vertabase - ** "Top rated web based Project Management software... includes timesheets, budget control, Gantt charts and more.."
	*FREE* Trial & free coaching of @Task Project Management Tools & Workflow Software ** "With the @task extended project management tool, every aspect of a project can be saved in a template for future work. Project management templates can be built from the ground up or captured from projects in progress."
	*FREE* Team Mgt. Software Download: Orbisoft's Task Manager 2000 [click on "Free Downloads"]
	*FREE* test drive,OnTrax Manager - ** Web based PM tracking software including timesheets, expenses and project tracking.
	*FREE* trial, Replicon Web Resource – Employee Scheduling ** "Web Resource is designed to help ... schedule and manage ... employees. View a quick snapshot of your projects, employees, and skill sets. Eliminate spreadsheets."
	*FREE* templates & more from e-ProjectManagers.com - ** "Project Management Templates - free and successful project management resources"
	*FREE* trial of MindManager 7 ** - "...helps capture, organize and communicate ideas and information effectively."
	*FREE* trial of JuggleMyStuff ** - Web-based tool to help you juggle everything "from simple lists to multiple, full-scale team projects, and everything in between."
	*FREE* trial of ConceptDrawProject 4 ** - "... designed to efficiently plan and track a number of projects simultaneously and to accurately allocate and manage any identified resource used in any of the projects being managed...represents project data in a clear visual manner..."
	*FREE* reviews of Construction Project Management Software ** "...[free] reviews of construction management software... to match buyers with the right software tools based on their industry, size and unique requirements."

Info: PM and PM-related Software

	Accept Software Corporation ** - "... requirements mgt. software for product management... provides industry leading product mgt. software, requirements mgt. software and product planning software." FREE white papers, etc. at website
	AceRemoteProject v1.5 ** - "...a web-based system... to manage dispersed projects and global teams and go beyond the limitations of typical outsourcing model and typical online communication."
	CAN-PLAN 2006 ** a "small project mgt. system" that "offers the lowest cost simplified project management with Gantt Chart, Critical Path, Earned Value (NEW), Cost Control (NEW), Overcommitment Control, and many, many other features."
	EstimatorPal ** - an estimation tool for a wide variety of software [project] size, cost and schedule estimates.
	HeadsUp iCPM Construction Management Services and Software - ** "Construction management software that integrates field reporting, scheduling, project management, document management, bidding, and collaboration while interfacing with popular construction accounting systems."
	Infowit Creative Manager ** "Infowit is the only project management solution built exclusively for creative and design firms. It automates overhead and enhances communications..."
	InterPlan Systems Inc. ** "Offers the eTaskMaker project estimating software and ATC Professional project management software (for oil refining and petrochemical plant maintenance turnarounds)."
	Meridian System's Prolog - ** "...provides project management software for optimizing the Plan, Build and Operate phases of real estate, construction, and other physical infrastructure projects and programs."
	Primavera: Software products to help plan and manage individual or enterprise-wide projects.
	Sciforma Corporation's PS8 -- ** "...a robust yet scalable project management tool for your enterprise..."
	Taskbin -- ** [net-based collaborative tool] "...the only way to manage tasks while working in groups. Think of it as the ultimate shared to-do list."
	Timesheet, Time Tracking and Project Management Software: ** "Spherical Technology software automatically tracks PC-based work for easy and accurate timesheet creation."
	WBS Chart Pro: ** "This Microsoft Project add-on software allows you to plan and display projects using a tree-style diagram known as a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Chart," according to the publisher.
	Niku ** "The provider of innovative, Internet-based, professional services automation (PSA) products..." which support project mgt. via the web.

Project Portfolio Management [PPM] Software Vendors **
(These vendors make software tools that can help your organization track and manage entire portfolios of projects. See also my online article "What's Project Portfolio Management (PPM) & Why Should Project Managers Care About It?" )

	Artemis International -- www.aisc.com
	Barometrix --
	Business Engine -- www.businessengine.com
	IBM --
	Mercury -- www.mercury.com
	Pacific Edge -- www.pacificedge.com
	PeopleSoft -- www.peoplesoft.com
	Project.net-- Project.net is a *web-based* enterprise PM application that helps companies plan, execute and deliver their entire portfolio of projects. It is Commercial Open Source.
	ProSight -- www.prosight.com
	UMT -- www.umt.com

** Presented for your information only. While they look promising, I haven't enough experience using them to endorse them. Check them out for yourself! -- M. Greer

Specialized Services and Info

IT-Related Sites

	AECTech India ** - Offers offshore software development and outsourcing solutions.
	CIO.com calls itself "the leading resource for Information Executives." It's loaded with searchable articles on IT management issues and more.
	Cisco Certification Training at Gates Training**-
	Computer Technical Tutorials & More ** -- "A Premier Technical Information Directory" -- IT Management and PM sections included
	Create Online Training & eCourses ** -- "...how to create an online training e-learning system."
	Cyberoam Comprehensive Network Security ** - Cyberoam's advanced intrusion detection and prevention system provides comprehensive security, cutting down false positives drastically with its real threat value reckoner.
	Digital Image Recovery Software ** -- Joesoft provides software downloads for digital image recovery.
	Gantthead.com ** -- An online community and lots of resources for IT project managers.
	*FREE* newsletter at Methods & Tools ** "the free PDF and HTML e-newsletter for software engineering and application development professionals."
	Network Security Appliance ** - "Cyberoam's user identity-based bandwidth management prevents bandwidth abuse and pipeline choking through bandwidth control and scheduling and offers committed, burstable bandwidth."
	*FREE* stuff... Phil Wolf's PM Tools and Templates ** An IT PM expert, Phil Wolf shares some PM tools and templates.
	StartWright ** -- "For the IT "road warrior" project manager working with virtual teams."
	Software Dioxide ** -- "a global portal that helps Software Engineering and Management Professionals build software cheaper, better and faster."
	Security Forums - ** "Your Windows Security discussion boards and forums from SecurityForumz."
	ScheduleReview.com: ** Their specialists can review and optimize your IT project schedules.
	Teksavers.com - ** "Buy Sell New Used Cisco Routers, Switches, Memory at up to 90% off list."
	Websolutions - ** Based in India, our software engineers and programmers combine over 29000 hours of software designing and development skills in Web Programming Languages, Databases, Application Programming Languages, Servers.

Communities

	About.com's Internet Conferencing Site:** All kinds of information and resources related to using the internet for conducting meetings.
	Corped -- An online discussion list focusing on all aspects of corporate education, training, and development including hard and soft skills, corporate-college partnerships, and delivery methods including virtual learning.
	HR NET -- An international list server [online discussion group] dedicated to the exchange of ideas between Human Resource professionals
	*PM-Talk Discussion List* -- Archives - Archived messages (searchable questions & answers & more) as posted by PM-Talk subscribers. (See our *PM-Talk Discussion list overview* page for background info on PM-Talk.)
	TRDEV -- An online discussion group devoted to training and development issues.
	VE-Forum.org** "...the open forum for all who are active or interested in the field of networks and virtual organizations."

PM Training & Education

	FREE sample PMP exam questions: PMCAMPUS: ** ..."web based, simulated PMP examination questions... 200, 400, and 600 sets of questions, as well as a free 25 question samples"
	FREEwebinars on Chartering a Project and Developing and Using a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) from University of Wisconsin-Madison -- Read the review & get the link from The Best Free Training blog.
	Boston University Online Project Management Certificates - ** "... 8 weeks with Boston University's PMI certified Project Management Certificates Online... fundamentals to PMP Prep-Online..."
	George Washington University Master of Science Degree in project management **
	ManagementExams.com ** "...[can help you] study for your PRINCE2™ certification quickly and efficiently online."
	Northwestern University Master of Project Management (MPM) **
	University of Wisconsin-Madison Project Management Masters Certificate **
	PreparePM.com - provides information on PMI's PMP certification including tutorial, mock exams and FAQ.

Miscellaneous Stuff... Tangentially Supports PM!

	FREE white papers, webinars, & more from Customer Service Training & Partner Training - ** "Talent management system and learning management system (LMS) are the backbone for administering the customer service training & partner training process. Download free articles, white papers and case studies."
	FREE audio from MTD Sales Training - ** "MTD specialise in Business to Business, Business to Customer, Telephone & Retail Sales Training."
	FREE web polls & more from Surveyo Web Survey Software ** - (customer and employee satisfaction surveys) Surveyo™ is an intuitive and powerful web survey software that simplifies and enhances the entire surveying and feedback process.
	The Burke Group [TBG] - ** "...the nation's largest full service management consulting firm specializing in labor relations. We provide comprehensive guidance and training to all levels of management leadership in the Americas and Europe."
	Conference Group Web and Audio Conferencing ** - The Conference Group offers a full range of web and audio conferencing services. With a variety of options available, you'll find a service that suits your every conferencing need.
	CRM Experts - ** "We are CRM [Customer Relationship Mgt.] Experts that bring to you award winning desktop & wireless CRM software solutions for your business."
	EasyRules Suite - ** "The EasyRules Suite is the only Common Off The Shelf product that fully designed and developed to support the law & regulation inspection, -preserving and -compliance processes."
	Employer's Choice Online - ** "EmployersChoiceOnline.com is a global provider of employment background screening and drug testing services.
	Meeting Expectations - ** "Meeting Expectations is recognized as a premier global provider of conference management and association management services with on-line registration (conference venues, conference planning & good meeting venues).
	Jinze Consulting - ** "...maintains a nationwide network of offices providing specialized communication, investigation and stewardship services in all major cities of China."
	PCB Circuit, Printed Circuit Board Fabrication, PCB Design Software
	Ron Tillotson's List of Training, Performance Improvement, HR, and OD web sites. [not recently updated; may have bad links]
	Ball Bearings, Linear Bearings, and Bearing Resources ** - Ball Bearings - Machine Design offers engineers detailed information they need for all types of Bearings.
	Pressure Switch, Rotary Switch, & Micro Switch Information** - Machine Design offers engineers information they need for all types of switches.

** Presented for your information only. While they look promising, I haven't enough experience using them to endorse them. Check them out for yourself! -- M. Greer

Friends and Colleagues -- People I Would Trust as Vendors!

	Clark Training & Consulting -- Training for ID professionals
	David Hunsberger's MS Project Consulting & Training -- Learn to use MS Project from a pro!
	Harold D. Stolovitch & Associates -- Custom ID and human performance technology (HPT) support
	Hazelton Farm -- Exotic chickens and birds, eggs, puppies... my daughter's amazing business!
	Human Resource Development Press, Inc. -- Human resources management and training courses, as well as constructive assessments for building organizational effectiveness, leadership capital, and strong teams.
	JRC-- A consulting firm that creates and implements custom training solutions to help organizations achieve key business goals.
	Peer Resources -- Support for mentoring, coaching, and peer helping
	Workshops by Thiagi -- Lots of games, ideas, and other fun stuff -- some free!

Miscellaneous Info and Links Worth Sharing

FREE Firefox web browser

I use both Firefox and Internet Explorer. What I like about Firefox is 1) Web pages seem to display more quickly, 2) I can selectively filter out images from ad servers (so when I'm using "My Yahoo," for example, I can block annoying ads that keep coming from the same servers), 3) I can open web pages in Tabs, enabling me to switch pages easily, 4) I can drag frequently used Favorites or Folders right onto the tool bar for quick access, 5) a Google Search box is built in and always ready to go, right from the menu bar, 6) You can "clear" your Search history and cookies, etc. (for better security) with a quicky menu item that pops up when you are shutting down, 7) If you shut down without closing Firefox, it will remember all the tabs and windows you had open and give you a chance to reopen them when you start up again. This saves a lot of time! The techies say it will do a lot more with the many additional plug-ins available, but I've not used any of them yet. I really recommend it! And you don't have to uninstall Internet Explorer... you can use both... so there's really no risk to trying it!

	*FREE* telephone calls anywhere and an extra phone line with magicJack - If you have a high speed net connection, buy magicJack(around $40), plug it in a USB port, then plug in a telephone. We got one, we love it, it works great!
	*FREE* Fax & Voice Mail -- E-Fax and Voice Mail-- These people will provide you with a free fax phone number and a free voice mail phone number. When someone sends you a fax or leaves a voice mail message using this number, it is automatically sent to your e-mail box as an attachment to an e-mail message. You then click on this attachment and a little program allows you to read the fax (and print it) or play back the voice message and hear it through your computer speakers. I love this product! It eliminates the need for a second telephone line and lets me pick up faxes and voice mails anywhere I can pick up e-mail.
	*FREE* Fax & Voice Mail -- J-fax and Voice Mail -- Pretty much the same as E-Fax, above. Different vendor.
	*FREE* website warnings -- McAfee SiteAdvisor -- a small, free program from McAfee that will tell you whether a website you is likely to be downloading spyware and/or adware to your computer.
	*FREE* access encyclopedias: 1911 Encyclopaedia Britannica -- "...totally FREE access to two top notch encyclopedias: The Crystal Reference Encyclopedia and the 1911 Encyclopedia Britannica which anybody can edit and add comments to."
	FREE Download a Day -- "One Great Program a Day, Whether You Need It or Not!"
	FREE spiritual caffeine from thinkArete.com --Brian Johnson’s "concentrated wisdom for the busy self actualizer." What caffeine does for your brain’s synapses, thinkArete.com will do for your spirit.
	AEMC -- Global Test Supply is a distributor of new and refurbished test equipment.
	The Bicycle Workshop -- A great place to buy a recumbent bicycle (I got mine here!)
	Brain Train Age -- Fun, PC-based game featuring scientifically-designed activities to *exercise and stimulate your brain* in five important dimensions. Includes IQ testing, brain age testing, and more. Free trial download is available.
	The Earthquakers -- Amish guys play amazing, hard-driving rock & roll. Really!
	iPowerWeb -- My website host. Great tech support, low prices, lots of features for the money.
	Key Battery -- Good deals, fast service on all sorts of batteries, accessories, etc. for laptops, PDA's, camcorders, and other equipment.
	Ron Heuse's Playsage -- Check out Ron's great Mahjongg solitaire game and other fun stuff. I use mine whenever I'm stuck on hold! Free trial versions are available.
	Philosophers Notes -- Brian Johnson's amazing “concentrated wisdom for your hero’s journey.” Distilled essences of the works of all sorts of great thinkers & philosophers.
	Pro Blog Reviews -- Thoughtful reviews of good blogs. Check it out!

(C) Copyright 2008 from Michael Greer's Project Management Resources web site. The URL is http://www.michaelgreer.com. For more information, send e-mail to greers_pm@yahoo.com. -- Feel free to copy and distribute for informational (not-for-profit) purposes.

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