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**NEW COURSE** INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT TUESDAY 30 OCTOBER 2007, LONDON TUTORS (see biographies online) <blocked::http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?aID=1259> Ann Addison, Wiley-Blackwell <blocked::http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?aID=1260> Jim Russell, Consultant OVERVIEW: We live in a world where both the publication process and the overall publishing environment are affected by constant change. Project management techniques are being used increasingly by publishers in order to handle change effectively. For example, moving a journal (or group of journals) from one typesetter to another, or planning a marketing campaign with complex time-critical interdependencies are examples that will be familiar to those working in publishing. In both cases, project management techniques can be employed to ensure a successful outcome. This course is not about large-scale, corporate projects, such as rebuilding Wembley Stadium. It is about using the lessons learned from projects of this nature and applying them in a publishing context. The course will demonstrate through the use of case studies how to apply effective project management techniques within publishing. The course will also explore some of the personal and cultural factors that influence effective management of change. PROGRAMME: Project management applied to publishing The principles of project management Project management methodology The life of a project Project management roles Avoiding project failure Measuring success LEARNING OBJECTIVES - BY THE END OF THE COURSE DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO: Appreciate the benefits of a project management approach when introducing change; understand the principles, tools and techniques of project management; be able to apply the skills learned through practical exercises; be aware of the importance of personal and cultural factors in effective management of change. WHO SHOULD ATTEND: The course will help first line managers and others responsible for handling change in any area within an organization. It will also be suitable for those who are involved in projects as team members, for whom a basic understanding of the processes involved will increase the effectiveness of their input. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND TO BOOK: <blocked::http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?id=&did=47&aid=328&st =&oaid=-1> http://www.alpsp.org/ngen_public/article.asp?id=&did=47&aid=328&st=&oaid=-1 Amanda Whiting, Training Coordinator, Association of Learned and Professional Society Publishers email: [log in to unmask] <blocked::mailto:[log in to unmask]> , telephone: 01865 247776, www.alpsp.org <blocked::http://www.alpsp.org/>