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Chapter 1 material - Discussion groups and other information resources on the Internet, Chapter 1

An excellent way to augment your learning and to get questions answered is by participating in a news or discussion group. It is worth trying a few to find one that suits what you are looking for.

www.planningplanet.com
A discussion board for practicing project managers. Boasts a new member every 7.8 hours.

www.gantthead.com
Contains articles and an active discussion board, with many project-related topics.

www.pmforum.org/warindex.htm 
PM Forum discussion board. Join one or more of several communities and engage in discussion of issues relating to project management.
www.allpm.com
Website containing various information and topics for discussion. Can also be used as an email discussion list if preferred. Seems fairly active.

PM-forum list
An email discussion list. To subscribe send an email to majordomo@synapse.net and in the first line of the message body type: subscribe pmforum-list youremailaddress 

Other information resources on the Internet, Chapter 1
There are many excellent sources of project management information on the Internet which complement quality refereed journal publications and other well researched literature. However, be warned that some information on the Internet is aimed at promoting products and services and so may be rather biased.

Comparative Glossary of Common Project Management Terms
http://www.pmforum.org/library/glossary/index.htm
A useful glossary, compiled by Max Wideman and available free, that is both comparative and linked. Successful project management depends on clear communication. 

Spottydog's Project Management Website
http://www.spottydog.u-net.com/
Look around this site to find practical and pragmatic advice, including a useful questions and answers page. Suitable for the new project manager.

The Project Management Forum 
http://www.pmforum.org/warindex.htm
A non-profit project management portal for information on international project management affairs dedicated to the development, international cooperation, promotion and support of a professional and world-wide project management discipline. An excellent resource. Well worth a look.

Welcom Project Management Links
http://www.wst.com/library/pmlinks.html
A comprehensive directory of links to informative project management resources available on the Internet, including associations, publications, universities and software.

The Project Management Control Tower
http://www.4pm.com/index.html
A wealth of resources, articles, books, training, and other helpful aids to do with managing projects. 

http://www.cheetahlearning.com 
This site offers a free Exam Preparation Toolkit, useful for anyone wishing to sit the PMI's Project Management Professional (PMP) exam.