In the Trenches with Microsoft® Office Project 2007.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Marmel, Elaine J.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Microsoft Project.

Computer programs.

Microsoft project.

Project management--Computer programs.

Project management.

Local Subjects:

Computer programs.

Microsoft project.

Project management--Computer programs.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (353 p.)

Edition:

1st edition

Other Title:

Project 2007

Place of Publication:

Sebastopol : Microsoft Press, 2009.

Language Note:

English

System Details:

text file

Summary:

Led by a well-known Project expert, you'll learn how to apply the right tools and techniques to the most common project-management scenarios you'll encounter. Most important, you'll see the effects of different approaches in action-so you can make the best decisions for your project. Orchestrate great results by learning the most effective ways to: Identify project scope and goalsEvaluate project costs Drive a project plan and scheduleOrganize and deploy resources Monitor and communicate status Manage cuts in budget and re

Contents:

Copyright; Acknowledgments; About the Author; Contents; Introduction; Part 1. DefiningYour Project; Chapter 1. Scoping Out YourProject's Details; Getting Started; Creating Tasks; Identifying Resources Before You Have Resources; About Connecting with Other Projects in Your Company; Chapter 2. How Dependencies and Constraints Affect Your Project; What Are Dependencies?; Viewing Dependencies; Dependency Actions That Affect Your Plan; Working with Constraints; What Causes Unexpected Start Dates?; Chapter 3. Pinning Down Your Budget; Identifying the Resources You Need

Choosing the Right Resource TypeAssigning Resources to Tasks; Assigning Resource Costs; How Organizational Structure Affects Resource Availability; Understanding How Availability Affects Your Project; Printing Cost Reports; Part 2. Working Out the Kinks; Chapter 4. Finding the Information You Need; Understanding Views; Understanding Tables; Sorting Information; Filtering to Find What You Need; Grouping Information; Using Custom Fields; Chapter 5. Controlling an Out-of-Control Schedule; Focusing on Tasks; Tasks and Timing; Scheduling from Start or Finish; Managing Slack

Chapter 6. Solving Resource ConflictsWhat Causes Resource Conflicts?; Identifying Resource Conflicts; Techniques to Resolve Conflicts; Chapter 7. Taming That Monster Budget; How to Use Cost Resources Effectively; Anticipating Cost Hikes Realistically; What Are Budget Resources and When Do You Use Them?; Tips for Trimming the Bottom Line; Chapter 8. Completing the Planning Phasein Project; Reviewing What You've Got; Redefining Project Scope; Identifying the Critical Path; Working with Baselines and Interim Plans; Part 3. Setting Up Your Infrastructure

Chapter 9. Determining How to Communicate with Your TeamThe Lines of Communication; How Much Information Do You Need?; The Pros and Cons of Project Serverand Share Point; How Additional Software Can Help You Communicate; Anticipating Reporting Needs; Chapter 10. Establishing Guidelines for Tracking; Identifying the Information to Collect; Tracking Too Often or Not Often Enough; Designating How Resources Report Activity; How to Record Progress; Chapter 11. Dealing with Management; Approaching the Change Discussion; Explaining What a Network Diagram Says about Your Project

Reviewing Your BudgetManaging Changes to the Plan 101; Part 4. Problem Solving in the Trenches; Chapter 12. You're Behind Schedule: Now What?; Comparing Estimates with Actual Progress; How Do You Get Back on Track?; Deciding When to Redefine Your Project; Chapter 13. Managing Cross-Project Conflicts; Examining Consolidated Projects; Using a Resource Pool; Index

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ISBN:

9780735636637

073563663X

OCLC:

609857213