Additional Resources for Project Managers

boston college project management office

Take some time to see how Project Management can adapt to the dynamic and challenging environment of software development.  Provided below are links to presentations to local PMI Chapters on new tools.

Adaptive Project Framework -

Take a look at a PowerPoint Show on a non-traditional view of Project Management.  APF is more iterative and may be a helpful way for you to manage projects in an iterative manner.  APF is billed as a  common sense approach to managing complex projects.  This presentation was given to the Ocean State PMI

Project Management and Leadership -

A PowerPoint Show on Techniques for leading your teams.  Project Management present challenges in matrix managing teams.  This presentation shares some common sense ideas on how to effectively work within non-traditional teams.  This presentation was given to the Ocean State PMI

Titanic Lessons -

A PowerPoint Show that takes a serious look at how the application of Project Management Techniques could have avoided the sinking of the titanic.  Learn how poor planning led to one of the greatest disasters of our time. This presentation was given to the Ocean State PMI

Project Management Links

Project Management Institute (PMI)

PMI is the world's leading not-for-profit professional association in the area of project management. Gain access to extensive project management educational, networking, resources, and career advancement opportunities. For an annual fee, members can take advantage of additional services and discounts that extend beyond what is available to the general public.
Local PMI Chapters