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These are free resources that contain practical advice and insight on the practice of modern project management in the development field.

The Logical Framework The Logical Framework (Logframe) is the term used to the logical structure of a project’s information. A Logframe is a project management tool constructed during the project design phase and is a structured summary of the project design information needs. It should be flexible; that is, there should be opportunities for refining the details during the life of a project as more is learned about the realities of conditions in the project area.

The Benefits of a Methodology Organizations that embrace a project management methodology benefit from an improvement in the project outcomes. A methodology is a documented approach for performing activities in a coherent, consistent, predictable, and repeatable manner. It includes the methods, procedures, and techniques employed to accomplish the objectives and the goals of the project. A methodology is a method to capture the best practices around project management and disseminate them in the organization. It is a system of principles, practices, and procedures. It’s the collection of practical ideas and proven practices.

The Responsabilities of the Project Manager Managing projects requires more than technical skills, this article discusses the key responsabilities a project manager must assume to effectively manage a project. The project manager is the ultimate person accountable for the project she is the one whose job it is to make sure the project gets done, and would be the principal contact person for the donor, beneficiaries and the key stakeholders.

The Skills of a Project Manager. Project managers need more skills to deal with the managerial and interpersonal demands of today's projects. In order to perform the functions of management and to assume multiple roles, project managers must be skilled in both the science and the art of project management. There are five managerial skills that are essential to successful management: technical, problem solving, negotiating and conceptual skills.

The Roles of a Project Manager The different roles a project manager must have to be successful in leading a team to deliver high quality results. The project manager is the ultimate person accountable for the project she is the one whose job it is to make sure the project gets done, and is the principal contact person for the donor, beneficiaries and the key stakeholders. As responsible for the project she needs to make key decisions regarding the management of the resources available to the project.

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By systematically applying project management methodologies, development organizations can ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively to increasing the chances of meeting the needs of the beneficiaries