A collection of resources to help you manage projects more effectively.
Online books, guides and publications
eBooks
The library provides full text access to a selection of key business and reference eBooks from leading publishers.
Making the business case: Proposals that succeed for projects that work
Gambles, Ian (Ashgate Publishing, 2009)
This book is a hands-on guide to producing a business case. It is written for anyone, novice or expert, who needs to produce a business case, whether for a defined project or a broader programme. Making the Business Case shows you how to make sense of the task at hand, develop a strategy, articulate your options, define the benefits, establish the costs, identify the risks and make a compelling case. Illustrated throughout with practical examples drawn from real cases
Manage projects successfully: How to make things happen on time and on budget
A & C Black (A & C Black, 2006)
This book provides practical advice on how to make things happen on schedule without breaking the bank. Areas covered include building a project team, working with a project sponsor and stakeholders, planning, scheduling and budgeting and coping with the unexpected.
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Online articles
The library provides access to a range of articles in full text from leading business, finance and management journals.
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Useful links
Association for Project Management (APM)
Professional body aiming to develop and promote project management with members throughout the UK and abroad. Site includes online resources and APM's publishing catalogue.
Best Management Practice
Umbrella site dedicated to making access to the Office of Government Commerce's (OGC's) best practice guidance quick and easy. Includes news, publications, white papers and case studies related to PRINCE2
Best Practice User Group (BPUG)
Official user group for the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) best practice methods, providing a forum to share knowledge and exchange ideas with regards to PRINCE2
Gandtthead.com
Online community for IT project managers including resources, discussions and blogs. Free registration required with some content subscription based.
International Project Management Association
Organisation representing more than 50 project management associations from around the world. Site provides a number of publications, brochures and in-depth information which can be downloaded free of charge.
PM Boulevard
Online resources covering project management, including articles and templates (free registration required).
PMFORUM
Wide range of project management resources including articles, interviews, case studies, books and other publications.
PRINCE2
Official PRINCE2 web site published by APM Group in conjunction with the Office of Government Commerce (OGC) and the Stationery Office (TSO). Site includes publications, resources and details of qualifications and training organisations.
ProjectConnections
Selection of project management resources available online including articles, case studies and templates. Free registration required with some content subscription based.
ProjectMinds
Project management related resources including a free guide to project management.
Project Magazine
Online magazine focusing on practical project management. Site includes articles, reviews and example templates.
Project Management Institute (PMI)
Association for the project management profession with members worldwide. Non-members can access a selection of resources including news, a case study library and Voices on Project Management blog. See the UK Chapter for details of the Institute's UK branch.
Project Manager Today
Online version of the journal Project Manager Today containing latest news and events. Subscribers can view full articles and reviews, with free guest access available for 90 days.
Articles and books in the Library collection
To find out how you can borrow books from the Library please see our guide to book loans.
You can obtain copies of articles or extracts of books and reports by post, fax or email through our document delivery service.
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