SIT Library Guides: Project Management: Web Resources

Online magazines and journals

European Project Management Journal
European Project Management Journal is an open-access academic journal that aims to present the most recent knowledge in the fields of project management and other specialized management disciplines.
International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management
The International Journal of Information Systems and Project Management publishes leading scholarly theoretical and practical research articles that aim to advance the information systems management and project management fields of knowledge, featuring state-of-the-art research, theories, approaches, methodologies, techniques and applications.
Journal of Project Management
The Journal of Project Management is an online international journal known for publishing high quality peer reviewed papers in the field of theoretical and applied project management affairs.
New Zealand Management
The New Zealand Management magazine tackles critical leadership, management and economic issues as well as profiling successful local and global leaders. It provides best practice advice on every aspect of career development.
PM Today
PM Today is the in-depth read for today's project management professional. This magazine covers everything that is relevant and thought provoking for project professionals, both in the project world itself and in the wider business arena.
PM World Journal
PM World features articles, papers, case studies, reports and other works in the field of modern program and project management.

Research resources

BRANZ: Building Research Association of New Zealand
BRANZ is an independent research organisation that uses an impartial evidence-based approach to improving the performance of the New Zealand building system. Access research, guides, publications and much more.
Harvard Business School: Working knowledge
Access new research from the Harvard Business School faculty on a variety of business topics.

These Harvard Business School: Working Knowledge topics are particularly useful to Project Management students:

Accounting: New research on general accounting including accounting principles, practices, theory, and on regulations and policy.
Advertising: New research on advertising including strategy and tactics, digital advertising, measuring impact and advertising technology.
Business Ventures: New research on business ventures including lifecycle, structure, founder agreements, partnership agreements and the family business.
Communication: New research on communication including intention and meaning, communication technology and communication strategies.
Entrepreneurship: New research on entrepreneurship including new business ventures and startup financing.
Finance: New research on finance including corporate investment, governance, and accounting management.
Human Resources: New research on human resources including organisational design, compensation, incentive plans, hiring practices and recruitment.
Leadership: New research on business leadership including skills development, authentic leadership and creating value.
Management: New research on management including management strategy, accountability, design and succession planning.
Marketing: New research on marketing including advertising, crisis communications, social media, digital marketing techniques and strategy.

Project Management and the law

New Zealand Legislation
New Zealand Legislation is the authoritative source of New Zealand's acts, bills and secondary legislation.

Project Management organisations

Association for Project Management
The Association for Project Management is a chartered membership organisation that provides membership,
develops qualifications, conducts research and provides resources.

These Association for Project Management webpages are particularly useful for Project Management students:

Project Management topics: Access information on popular project management topics.
Published research: View all previously published research.

PMI: Project Management Institute
Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leading professional association for project management. PMI is a not-for-profit, for-purpose organisation working in nearly every country around the world to advance careers, strengthen organisational success, and enable project professionals and changemakers with new skills and ways of working to maximize their impact.

These Project Management Institute webpages are particularly useful for Project Management students:

Article Library: Access articles on a variety of project management topics.
Case Studies: This collection of featured case studies highlights how organisations are implementing project management practices and using PMI products, programs or services to fulfill business initiatives and overcome challenges.
Published Research: Access published research sponsored by the Project Management Institute.

Useful websites

Figure.nz
Figure.nz provides New Zealand focused figures, graphs and data on a variety of topics.
PM Times
PM Times is updated with in-depth articles, blogs, whitepapers, templates, and webinars, ensuring that PM Times is at the forefront of relevant content surrounding all developments regarding project management, industry events, and cutting-edge PM insights.
PM Tips
PM Tips is a real-life guide for people who are interested in developing a career or are already working in the field of project management. It covers a wide range of project management topics in a very simple, yet effective language. With articles written by experienced project professionals and various subject expert contributors, it is a must-read for all beginners and veterans in the field of project management.
Project Manager
ProjectManager.com.au is an online resource dedicated to providing project management professionals with the latest industry news, information, tools, and blogs, on how to start, manage and close a project. We also recognise the world beyond projects, crossing into programs, portfolios, organisations and business development.
Site Safe
Site Safe is focused on creating a positive change in the health and safety culture of New Zealand’s construction industry. Site Safe provides education and resources on best practice systems and behaviours known to improve on-site health and safety.

Government organisations

Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is the government’s lead business-facing agency. Access information, resources, publications and research on a variety of business topics.

These Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment webpages are particularly useful for Project Management students:

Data and analysis: Access a range of data, statistics, modelling, research and analytical papers on a variety of business topics.
Document library: Search all the documents stored on the MBIE website including research reports, strategies and analysis.

Stats NZ Tatauranga Aotearoa
Stats NZ is New Zealand's official data agency. They collect information from people and organisations through censuses and surveys. This information is used to publish insights and data about New Zealand and support others to use the data.

Collated and useful statistical data for Project Management:

Building: Building statistics give you information about building and construction activity happening across New Zealand.
Business: Access statistics on the activity and performance of business in New Zealand.

WorkSafe New Zealand
WorkSafe is New Zealand’s primary workplace health and safety regulator. The focus of WorkSafe is to lift health and safety performance and support New Zealanders to return home from work healthy and safe. Access data, research, publications, resources, laws and regulations.

Project Management: Web Resources

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