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Dave W Farthing, University of Glamorgan

University of Glamorgan

     

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NotesNotes on project management issues

Topic BSc Degree MSc
Principles of project planning Principles link BSc Principles link MSc
Project initiation Initiation link BSc Initiation link MSc
Project lifecycles & planning Time planning link BSc Lifecycles link BSc
Time planning link MSc
Identifying tasks & estimating Produce-based planning link BSc Estimating link MSc
Produce-based planning link MSc
Quality issues Quality control link BSc Quality control link MSc
Anticipating problems & motivation Risk and motivation link BSc Risk and motivation link MSc
Financial issues Winning support link BSc Winning support link MSc
Applying principles Applying principles link MSc

BookRecomended text for my PM students:   Link to recommended book

Bob Hughes & Mike Cotterell, 2005
"Software Project Management" Fourth Edition
McGraw-Hill

Other books

The links sections:

The following links are mainly to sites not operated by the University of Glamorgan. No warranty is made about the quality and/or content of these sites.

Web links wanted

If you know any web pages containing helpful information for project managers, let me know.

Email me links the URL and I'll add the best ones to this page.

GeneralGeneral PM resources:

N.B. The following are mainly links to links. If you have a specific topic of interest, first try the more specific sections below this one:

Methods, Estimating, Quality issues,
Risk management, Financial appraisal, Programme management,
Other articles, Consultancy and training services, Software,
Automated tools, PM Organisations.

MethodsProject management methods:

EstimateEstimating and metrics:

QualityQuality issues:

RiskRisk management:

FinanceFinancial appraisal:

programmeProgramme management (or program management in US spelling):

ArticlesArticles that don't fit into any above categories:

Consultancy and training servicesConsultancy and training services:

SoftwareProject management software:

I offer no warranty - expressed or implied - for the quality of the following items.

Don't forget to check out the "Automated Tools" section below.

Meanwhile, here are some links you may be interested in...

  • MS Project from Microsoft
  • 3plive, from 3p International AB, is web-based project management software that can support earned value management.
  • Ace Project is available for free in hosted form by Web Systems in Quebec or can be installed on your Intranet. It helps you manage multiple projects, track software errors, record time sheets etc. (Aussi en Francais.)
  • Ace Remote Project is a web-based tool for managing software projects dispersed over several remote teams.
  • The AMS REALTIME Product Suite from Advanced Management Solutions.
  • From Asta:
    • Asta Easyplan: especially designed for smaller construction companies to help them plan & control projects, and manage costs & resources. Free 14-day trial available.
    • Asta Powerproject: professional project management software for main contractors and housebuilders. Free 14-day trial available.
    • Asta Teamplan: project portfolio and resource management software for small and mid-size organisations which need to increase the visibility they have over projects.
  • Atlantic Global provides solutions for project planning and management, timesheet and expenses management, and project portfolio management.
  • ATC Professional, from InterPlan Systems Inc., is specifically designed to plan oil refinery and petrochemical plant maintenance projects (also called turnarounds).
  • Autodesk have a variety of software products.
  • BiLL aims to manage your projects from anywhere, check the progress of your projects in real time, evaluate the cost-effectiveness of your projects, and organize your team's work more efficiently. (Aussi en Francais.)
  • Celoxis offers workflow, time sheet & expense, collaboration and project management software integrated into a single package. A demonstration is available on-line.
  • Circa, from Tassc Ltd, is a toolkit for planning, estimating and controlling your UML software projects. (Free trial version available.)
  • ConceptDraw Project provides tools that support brainstorming and creation of new ideas, process planning, resource management and project execution, result tracking and presentation. The product provides an integrated document workflow feature that solves the problem of exchanging documents between mind mapping, project management and drawing software so provides integrated document workflow between applications.
  • Data Maxx, from Automated Data Solutions LLC, is a project management and customer relationship management system that is served over the Internet.
  • Easy Projects .NET is a web based project management & task tracking system for IT projects, and includes timesheets, defect tracking as well as typical task management..
  • eProject Enterprise is a collaborative project management software designed for the business user. They claim that it is easily adoptable by organizations with less experience in project management due to its low learning curve and intuitive simplicity. You can request an evaluation copy. The site also has other information such as white papers.
  • EPIwareallows you to share project calendars, documents and so on
  • eprojXperts.com a web portal for ERP Project Management consultants, with details of various software products.
  • eStudio, from Same-page.com, provides a customisable virtual office that includes online project management tools, business work flow etc.
  • FusionDesk is project management and time tracking software for individuals and small teams.
  • Hydra 5 for programme management by The Program Management Group plc.
  • Iksana, by IdeaWeavers, is a modular suite of web-based business applications.
  • inKontext's Project Management Module by Anapasoft is a web-based collaboration and project management system. Information is automatically linked so that over time a network of the project information and artifacts is built up.
  • Infowit is a web-based project management software solution that allows clients, vendors, and agencies to communicate and collaborate on projects in real-time. Designed for the creative industries.
  • InventX provides a range of software for project and portfolio management, plus methodology support.
  • IRIS PROJECTminder is web based project management software that claims to increase project profitability by simplifying the way projects are planned, managed and invoiced.
  • KronLog is a web-based system with integrated project management and control capabilities. It supports multiple languages: English, Spanish, German, French, Russian.
  • Lean Project Manager, from Systemental Inc., is based on a simple process crafted over many years of use. Lean Project Manager facilitates tracking and collaboration at a distance to help employees stay on course and maximize their productivity.
  • Milestones from KIDASA Software.
  • MPMM from Method123 helps you build, customize and share project management methodologies. You can also create your own project management process, life cycle and templates.
  • onProject, from onProject Inc., helps dispersed teams to collaborate.
  • Open Workbench is the latest version of Niku’s Project Workbench desktop scheduler, released as open source software so is now totally free.
  • OPM Creator, simple web based project management software.
  • OPX2 from Planisware.
  • OurProject, from ACME Interactive, Inc., is a hosted system that supports collaborative project management, including project planning, project workflow and project reporting. (Three versions.)
  • Pacific Edge Mariner from Serena.
  • P2.net, from Concerto Support Services, is a collaborative web based Project Management solution designed to support and maintain the project environment and improve delivery across both public and private sector organisations.
    • The P2.net PRINCE 2 tool box has been designed specifically for PRINCE 2. It can be employed as the central component of the P2.net Projects system for those who follow PRINCE 2 method.
  • P2MSP, from Structured Project Management Solutions Ltd, is a toolkit that integrates PRINCE 2 documents and activities into Microsoft Project.
  • Pertmaster includes PERT and Monte Carlo simulation to evaluate project risk.
  • PlanBee critical path project management planning tool is available with a free trial period.
  • Plan On The Net .com allows corporations to develop, and publish project plans collaboratively, online.
  • Primavera offer software solutions for a range of industries.
  • ProWorkflow is a web-based job book, task and time management system.
  • ProChain Scheduling, from ProChain Solutions, uses the Critical Chain Scheduling and Buffer Management approach.
  • Project Drive online, secure and fully customizable system that offers Gantt charts calendaring and collaboration.
  • Project Gateway from Marin Research.
  • PROJECT in a Box, operated from within Prosis Solutions Ltd., is specifically designed to support the PRINCE 2 method. A variety of versions and add-ons are available including a free "Community Edition".
    • P2ABC, from PROJECT in a Box, is designed for small projects that use the PRINCE 2 method.
  • Project Kick Start claims to be fast and easy. Free trial available.
  • Project.net provides a project execution application which addresses the full project lifecycle - from planning through to completion.
  • ProjectCompanion provides time reporting and project support for organisations. It works over the Web and on a Palm OS device.
  • Projistics features project planning, task and time tracking, issue and bug tracking, risk and document management, workflow, and a knowledge base.
  • Realization's Project Flow Engine focusses on aggressive but achievable delivery of multiple projects. Supports Critical Chain with Buffer Management.
  • Schedule Extreme Pro specifically designed to be easy to use and to produce results quickly.
  • Scitor PS Suite is one of the well established PM software systems.
  • Sperical Angle produce add-ins for MS Project so you can use it with Critical Chain Scheduling and Buffer Management.
  • TargetProcess:Suite is an integrated agile project management and bug tracking software. Download a free demo version.
  • TeamHeadquarters, from Entry Software Corp., is a collaborative project management system.
  • TimeTiger from Indigo Technologies.
  • TrioProject, from Triotime, is multi-user project management software that aims to structure projects into manageable steps and uses standard methods to create a repeatable project process.
  • Vertabase, from Standpipe Studios, has project tracking, resource allocation, timesheet management, workflow management, document sharing and storing and so on.
  • Project Manager .com, from Project Manager Online Ltd, is an online system that includes a project dashboard, task manager and collaboration tools for managing projects.
  • Your Project Path by psaproject (follow the "Demo version" link to see how it works).

Automated toolsAutomated tools:

I offer no warranty - expressed or implied - for the quality of the following items.

  • 6D Project Catalyst is a WBS dictionary and methodology tool built inside Microsoft Project from 6D Tech Inc.
  • @task is web-based project management software that provides project planning, reporting, management, and review. @task offers a free 30 day trial and can be purchased as an on-demand or on-premise solution.
  • AdminiTrack provides a web-based bug tracking application designed for software development teams.
  • Artifact helps companies manage offshore and onshore software development outsourcing contracts by providing a set of project management, application life-cycle, and dashboard tools in a hosted subscription-based service.
  • Bug-Track, from Bug-Track.com, allows you to organize errors, issues or defects into distinct projects. Being web-based, information is accessible from anywhere in the world.
  • Circa, from Tassc Ltd, is a toolkit for planning, estimating and controlling your UML software projects.
  • Comindwork offers a free online project management and collaboration tool.
  • CQR project Office, from CQR Data Ltd: PRINCE2-compliant collaboration software that automates project configuration, management, and quality control.
  • CRAMM Expert is software specifically designed to support the CRAMM V risk management method.
  • DataDrill dashboard and performance management software from Distributive Management  provides automated metrics collection, analysis, alerts and reporting.
  • elementool, Inc. have a web-based tool for tracking software errors.
  • EPIware allows you to share project calendars, documents and so on.
  • eTaskMaker, from InterPlan Systems Inc., helps you produce tasks lists, durations, resources and schedule logic for export to a range of project scheduling software.
  • e-tasks is an easy-to-use, free, web-based task management system.
  • eTimeMachine is a resource management and integration system that allows companies to get the most out of their MS Project and/or Primavera products.
  • Express Scheduler is a free scheduling software program. Import any file that contains tasks and the application will automatically schedule your project and resources with your requirements and constraints.
  • i-man supports the collaboration of project managers, stake-holders and resources.
  • InTask is designed to help team leaders, developers and QA persons to share their efforts and deliver the products on time. It integrates with Microsoft Outlook.
  • iPlanWare applications cover project management, resource management, scheduling and time and expense accounting.
  • IssueBridge, from Hurff-Webb, is an issue and defect tracking system that also helps with team communicaiton and knowledge management.
  • ITProjectTemplates.com provides project plans and deliverable templates to the project management community (free to members of the Project Management Institute).
  • Lighthouse from Artifact Software supports traceability for software projects. The basic version is available free.
  • metoCube PM Rapid Deployment Package is an add-on that loads the PMBOK's process structure onto metoCube Methodology Manager. In this way, you can streamline the adoption of the best practices described in the PMBOK guide by your organization, something that can boost project success rate.
  • MetricStream Inc. has software tools for risk management, issue management, change management, document management and so on.
  • OroTimesheet from OroLogic Inc. helps you manage hours worked, budgets, costs, billing and expenses. Free trial available.
  • PMPal has modules for software estimation, WBS, defect management, change management, timesheets and software metrics. A free trial is available.
  • PM Risk Manager Pro is a software tool for managing your project risks. It provides a way to document all aspects of your project's risk and stores this information a database.
  • ProblemTracker is a Web-based collaboration tool bug tracking, change management, support, and help desk.
  • Project InVision is a services automation platform providing lifecycle management, Web-based portfolio analysis, programme management and production support.
  • Project Management Methodology and Life Cycle Toolset, from Method123, helps you manage projects by giving you methods, processes, tools and templates to succeed.
  • Project Management Templates, from Method123, include helpful hints, real-life examples, charts and tables to help you manage projects.
  • Project Perfect helps manage risks, issues, scope, actions, benefits, budgets, QA, reviews, timesheets, documents, glossaries, checklists and diary notes.
  • Project Smart has document templates and other items of interest.
  • Projjex is an on-line collaborative workspace that allows you to share your tasks, documents, notes and meetings with colleagues and clients.
  • Requirements Manager - ReMa - helps project managers to track and manage requirements through the entire software life cycle.
  • ResultsXP help to manage personal and business commitments using web-based software. It also helps organize objectives, projects and tasks, and track progress and status.
  • Risk Radar helps you capture and manage the risk data from large or complex IT Projects.
  • SCEplus is an add-in for Microsoft Excel that provides COCOMO II software cost modeling capability.
  • SmartWorks allows people in a workgroup to share, track and manage information flow.
  • solutiontool's interaktive CD-ROM auf Methoden Lösungsfindung (in German).
  • Task Manager, from VIP Quality Software Ltd., is a client/server groupware system for project/ task management and team collaboration.
    It lets users plan human resources and tasks, manage projects, schedule employees, track time, automate their workflow. Free trial version available.
  • TeamPlan, from Webscape Ltd., is a web based project management tool that enables users located anywhere in the world, to work together collaboratively using real time information.
  • Time-Assistant, from Softerra, is a free web based time tracking service with timesheet and payroll automation.
  • TimeScope provides time and expense tracking, cost calculation, multi-level project tracking, billing, budgeting, etc. Web or LAN.
  • TimeSheet from Heuristic Management Systems Inc. (HMS).
  • Tracker from Automation Center:
    • TrackerOffice extends MS Outlook with project management, time reporting, expense management, scheduling etc.
    • TrackerSuite extends Lotus Notes with Web-enabled project management, help desk, resource management, time reporting, expense management, sales force automation etc.
    • TrackerSuite.Net is a Web based project management system, which is capable of integrating with major email platforms including Microsoft Outlook and Lotus Notes.
  • TrackStudio is a multi-platform defect tracking system based on Java. TrackStudio tracks bugs/improvement requests and features help for software teams working in different geographical locations.
  • Work2gether, from KMtechnologies, is a Web-based document management system.
  • Xpert-Timer, from Xpert-Design Software, is a networkable project time tracking software. It automatically runs in the background and monitors the time you spend on projects. Free trial version available.
  • yKAP (Your Kind Attention Please)a completely Web based product that includes defect tracking, issue management and messaging software.
  • Conduct your very own financial appraisal using pay-back period, net profit and discounted cash flow automatically!

OrganisationsProject management organisations and institutes:

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