In This Edition
Welcome to the April 2014 Edition of the PM World Journal
By David Pells, Managing Editor
Letters to the Editor
On Stakeholder Management
By Drew Davison (Canada)
Featured Papers
Innovation for Survival: An Inside Look in the World of Innovation Know-how
By Chandan Lal Patary (India)
Applying PRiSM Methodology in the Canadian Construction Sector: Study of Benefits, Challenges and Constraints
By Mónica Gutiérrez (Colombia)
Addressing Project Capital Efficiency Through a Business Basis of Design
By Bob Prieto (USA)
An Assessment of the Impact of Inflation on Construction Material Prices in Nigeria
By Ogun Oghenekevwe, Ogunsina Olusola, Ugochukwu Stanley Chukwudi (Nigeria)
Private Sector Involvement in Infrastructure Development Projects through Public-Private Partnerships: A Study of Road Infrastructure in Ghana
By Richard Amponsah, Bernardine Gatete (Ghana)
The Origins of Bar Charting
By Patrick Weaver (Australia)
Series Articles
Who Needs Project Requirements? (Introduction to Advances in Project Management Series)
By Prof Darren Dalcher (UK)
Developing the system requirements for a local health care system in Cameroon (Advances in Project Management Series)
By Mario Kossman (Germany, UK)
The Power of IPMA Self Assessment (IPMA Education & Training Series)
By Krystyna Linkowska (Poland)
Project Management Maturity for Project Categories (Project Management Maturity Series)
By Russell D. Archibald (Mexico/USA) and Darci Prado (Brazil)
Mindfulness in Managing Risk (Risk Doctor Briefing)
By Dr David Hillson (UK)
PARCA: The Next Generation of Earned Value Management (College of Performance Management Series on EVM)
By Karen Kostelnik (USA)
Advisory Articles
Building a Culture of Sharing: Effective Project Management Depends on it
By Andrew Filev (USA)
Commentaries
Project Management in “Spring”
By Almahdy Eltonsy (Egypt)
Project X – Strategies and Lessons Learned
By Rania Al-Maghraby (Egypt)
What is the Difference between IT Program and Project Management? What is Program Management?
By Eddie Williams (USA)
Personal Stories
Nuances of Project Management: A Physician’s Experience
By Dr Richa Uppal (USA)
Case Studies
TIA Runway Overlay Project Failure: A Case Study from Nepal
By Shailesh Nepal
Second Editions
Earned Value Management and Risk Management: A Practical Synergy
By Dr David Hillson (UK)
Project Management in the Ring of Fire
By David Pells (USA)
Reports
Report on Cooperation between Baltazar Adam Krčelić Accredited College of Business and Management Zaprešić (Croatia) and Croatian Association for Project Management
By Zlatko Barilović and Ana Skledar Matijević (Croatia)
Project Management Report from Belo Horizonte
By Manuel Carvalho da Silva Neto (Brazil)
UK Project Management Roundup
By Miles Shepherd (UK)
Report from the IPMA Project Excellence Awards Office
By Kasia Pachuta (Poland)
Project Management Report from Sao Paulo
By Mauricio Lopes (Brazil)
Project Management Report from Milan
By Luca Cavone (Italy)
Project Management in Spain: Monthly Report
By Alfonso Bucero (Spain)
Project Management Update from Santiago
By Jaime Videla (Chile)
Report from IPMA Council of Delegates convenes, in Toronto, Canada
By Jouko Vaskimo (Finland)
Project Management Update from Argentina
By Cecilia Boggi (Argentina)
Book Reviews
The Modern Firm: Organizational Design for Performance and Growth (Oxford)
By John Roberts
Reviewed by Bob Youker (USA)
Software Extention to the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 5th Edition (PMI)
Reviewed by James Ure, PMP (USA)
Mastering Software Project Requirements (J Ross)
By Barbara Davis
Reviewed by Mary Jane Quandt (USA)
Achieve PMP Exam Success, 5th Edition (J Ross)
By Diane Altwies, PMP and Janice Preston, PMP
Reviewed by Francisco Ortiz, PMP (USA)
Personal Effectiveness in Project Management (PMI)
By Zachary Wong, PhD
Reviewed by Ralph Mauelshagen, PMP (USA)
The New Corporate Facts of Life (AMACOM)
By Diana Rivenburgh
Reviewed by Paula Wenger, PMP (USA)
Project Management, 10th Edition (Gower)
By Dennis Lock
Reviewed by Diane Johnson Morris, PMP (USA)
News
People News
- U.S. invites three Zimbabwean teenagers to leadership program
- Wideman Project Management Website updates announced for April 2014
- Maryland Transportation Expert to Speak at Inaugural Project Management Symposium in June
- Dr. Alexey Tsekhovoy named Global Advisor for PM World Journal in Kazakhstan
- Maurício Lopes named International Correspondent for PM World Journal in Brazil
Call for Papers
Future Events
- Former PMI CEO Greg Balestrero to Keynote Project Management Symposium at University of Maryland in June
- UMD Project Management Symposium to Feature U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Director
Research News
Education News
- Inaugural Project Management Symposium to Feature UMD Faculty, Students
- Defense Acquisition University and PMI Partner to Support DoD Acquisition Workforce in USA
- PM World Library adds 39 new works by 50 different authors in March
- Free Membership in PM World Library offered to residents of Ukraine
Profession News
- Call for Applications for IPMA 2014 Project Management Achievement Awards
- Asia Pacific Federation of Project Management announces election of three new Vice Presidents
- PMI lawsuit to stop APM Royal Charter application to be heard by High Court in London in July
- PMI Expands Focus on Requirements Management
- PMI Construction Industry Community of Practice seeks Webinar Instructors
Publishing News
- Validating Strategies by Phil Driver published by Gower in UK
- Maximizing Project Success Through Human Performance Published by Management Concepts in USA
- The Rules of Project Risk Management: Implementation Guidelines for Major Projects
- CRC Press offers books for upcoming drawings for Free Project Management Books
- Empowering Project Teams: Using Project Followership to Improve Performance – published by CRC Press
- New Series of Articles on Earned Value Management begins in March PM World Journal
- Business Analytics: An Introduction – published by CRC Press
Industry News
- Oracle announces Oracle Primavera Prime – next generation PPM Solution
- ESI Study shows up to 500% Return on Investment for Project Management Staff Development
- Hill International Selected as Project Manager for Redevelopment of the Astir Palace Resort in Athens
- AXELOS launches enhanced P3M3® allowing online self-assessment
- Jacobs awarded major Support Contract for Khazzan Gas Project in Oman
News from Fascinating Projects & Programs
- NASA Commercial Crew Partners Complete Space System Milestones
- NASA transforming Kennedy Space Center in Florida into Future Spaceport
- World Bank announces new support for Inga 3 BC Hydropower Project in DRC
- Project to provide electronic invoicing for tax collection should boost Colombian government
- Melamchi Tunnel Project to bring water to Kathmandu
- International Space Station Crew Returns to Earth in Kazakhstan
