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Project Management: the Public Relations Deliverables
'Depending on the type, size and duration of the project it may well be that the PR activity should be set up as a separate function within the project directorate of the sponsoring organization,' advises Ed Naughton, Director General.

Balancing Act - Defining the Project Manager's Role
Ed Naughton, Director General writes, 'First and foremost, the project manager is the communication link with whoever has their hands on the money supply i.e. sponsor, client, or customer. Their expectations must be managed, and confidence maintained. The project team must also be protected from undue external influence and intrusions...'

Project Management Professionalism
Director General Ed Naughton writes, 'As society becomes more and more project oriented, the ability to develop and maintain qualified project management staff is emerging as an important issue for many organisations. The development of a project management training programme to meet such needs is a project in itself...'

Project Closure - the Last Lap
In this issue, Ed Naughton, Director General, Institute of Project Management Ireland, outlines what project managers should be aware of during project closeout - and what lessons can be learned.

Improving Project Performance Through Risk Management
This issue, Director General of the Institute of Project Management Ireland, Ed Naughton, addresses how risks should be managed in order to avoid project delays.