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This books deals with the critical elements needed to design, implement and manage an project management information system, PMIS is not only technology but the processes and procedures required to ensure the project is able to get the right information and make it available to the right people at the right time.

A Project Management Information System (PMIS) is an integrated set of mutually supporting tools, processes and methods for managing project information; applied in a consistent way to support the decision making and information needs of project stakeholders.

The book presents in details the critical elements required for a good project management information system with examples, graphs and charts to increase the understanding and application of the techniques and methods to improve the success of development projects.

Readers will develop a basic understanding of how a modern project
management information system helps development organizations plan and manage projects right from the start.

The second edition of Fundamentals of Project Management incorporates a new approach to learn the basic elements of project management in the development context. At the end of each chapter we have included a review section designed to go through the important lessons in the chapter, the answers to the questions can be found at the end of the book. The book also features updated graphs and additional diagrams to help readers understand the concepts presented throughout the book.

This book also includes a CD-ROM that contains an interactive testing system with 50 questions designed to increase the comprehension and understanding of the topics presented in the book. The test is one requisite to obtain the PM4DEV Certification of Completion. The CD includes instructions on how to apply to obtain certificate from PM4DEV.

This book provides a simple reference to the modern project management concepts that are required by international development organizations dedicated to assistance and humanitarian relief. Readers will develop a basic understanding of the tools, the practice and the competencies needed to manage projects of varying complexity. The book includes practical insights on the key skills a project manager must learn to be effective in reaching the project objectives and how organizations can benefit by using modern project management practices.

This book introduces the concept of managing a project using a cyclical approach. Development project management consists of six phases; initiating, planning, implementing, monitoring, adapting and closing.

Project management cycle is an integrated approach that provides for the continuous feedback loop that includes learning through all the phases to ensure that the project builds upon its own knowldege to succesfully deliver the objectives of the project.

Available December 2010

This book presents the project management advanced practices that include portfolio management, program management, and the project management maturity model that development organizations can use to measure their respective project management pratices.

The book also provides a project management competency model to define the skills required to manage development projects.

Advanced topics include project management during emergency operations, international project management and the use of project management information systems.

This book presents the project management leadership practices required to manage any project. The book presents the different techniques, methods, processes and tools from best practices.

The book also provides a project management competency model to define the skills required to manage development projects.