Microsoft Project 2010

Microsoft Project is brimming with features to help you manage any project, large or small. But learning the software is only half the battle. What you really need is real-world guidance: how to prep your project before touching your PC, which Project tools work best, and which ones to use with care. This book explains it all, helping you go from project manager to project master. Get a project management primer. Discover what it takes to handle a project successfully Learn the program inside out. Get step-by-step instructions for Project Standard and Project Professional Build and refine your plan. Put together your team, schedule, and budget Achieve the results you want. Build realistic schedules, and learn how to keep costs under control Track your progress. Measure your performance, make course corrections, and manage changes Use Project's power tools. Customize Project's features and views, and transfer info directly between Project and other programs.

This book is primarily a Microsoft Project book and designed to teach project management professionals, who understand the PRINCE2TM methodology, to use Microsoft(r) Project to plan and control PRINCE2 TM projects. It identifies which PRINCE2 TM processes may be handled with Microsoft Project(r) 2010 and how the software may be effectively used to assist in managing a project. Paul Harris' manual unlocks the power and versatility of Microsoft(r) Project with a logical presentation of the tool in the context of a PRINCE2 project scenario..

This book is principally a Microsoft® Project book aimed at Project ManagementProfessionals who understand the PMBOK® Guide Fourth Edition processesand wish to learn how to use Microsoft® Project 2010 to plan and control theirprojects in a PMBOK® Guide environment, and discover how to gain the mostfrom the software.The book is designed for users of earlier versions to upgrade their skills and fornew planners to learn the software. It starts with the basics required to create aschedule, through resource planning and on to the more advanced features. Achapter is dedicated to the new functions and it outlines the differences fromthe earlier versions throughout the book..

The book is designed for users of earlier versions to upgrade their skills and for new planners to learn the software. It starts with the basics required to create a schedule, through resource planning and on to the more advanced features. A chapter is dedicated to the new functions and it outlines the differences from the earlier versions throughout the book. Microsoft(r) Project 2010 is an extensive software update with many new functions and as a result this is a complete rewrite of the author's previous book. It is designed to teach project management professionals how to use the software in a project environment..

Conquer Microsoft Project 2010—from the inside out! You're beyond the basics, so dive right in and really put your project management skills to work! This supremely organized reference packs hundreds of timesaving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds. It's all muscle and no fluff. Discover how the experts tackle Project 2010—and challenge yourself to new levels of mastery. Take charge of the project triangle—time, money, and scope—to balance your plan Enable collaboration among team members, sponsors, and other project stakeholders Manually schedule tasks or use the automatic scheduling engine Track and control your project using earned value analysis Create pivot views of project data with Microsoft Excel(R) 2010 and Visio(R) 2010 Manage project activities in an enterprise project-management environment Apply your experience to future projects by creating your own custom templates.

Experience learning made easy-and quickly teach yourself how to manage your projects with Project 2010. With Step By Step, you set the pace-building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Topics include building a project plan and fine-tuning the details; scheduling tasks, assigning resources, and managing dependencies; monitoring progress and costs; keeping projects on track; communicating project data through Gantt charts and other views..

Through the use of best practices, helpful screen shots, hands-on exercises, and review questions, this book instructs you on how to build dynamic schedules with Microsoft Project 2010 that will allow you to explore 'what if?' scenarios and decrease the time you spend making static schedule changes..

A handbook full of pictures (249 images and 193 pages), extensively commented using a clear and simple language that will lead to an easy understanding of the main concepts and functionalities which are effectively needed in your daily use of Microsoft Project 2010.As the “Fast learning handbook” subtitle suggests, this handbook goes straight to the heart of the matter and never leads the reader to drift away from which are the key concepts and from how MS Project 2010 works.If you have been using for years the previous versions of Project, this handbook will help you lose the “bad habits” you picked up while using this sophisticated program and will suggest the right approach for the future!This Microsoft Project 2010 handbook I have written focuses on the main aspects of the most sophisticated software available for handling projects in any area (building, production, finance, credit, non-profit, and so on). One of the reasons of the appreciation many customers have expressed is due to the fact that this guide aims at teaching “how to use” these functionalities and it is not an astonishing list of details that is typical of most books about Project (have you in mind the 500 or more page books you can see in the bookshops?)..

More than just a book! Get comfortable with simple techniques that you can use to bring order to project management chaos. Don’t just read about it: see it and hear it, with step-by-step video tutorials and valuable audio sidebars. Way more than just a book, this is all the help you’ll ever need… where you want, when you want! Learn Fast, Learn Easy! Using web, video, and audio Show Me video walks through tasks you’ve just got to see – including bonus advanced techniques Tell Me More audio delivers practical insights straight from the experts Let Me Try It tasks break down the complex into easy-to-follow, step-by-step sequences.

The ideal on-the-job reference guide for project managers who use Microsoft Project 2010 This must-have guide to using Microsoft Project 2010 is written from a real project manager's perspective and is packed with information you can use on the job. The book explores using Project 2010 during phases of project management, reveals best practices, and walks you through project flow from planning through tracking to closure. This valuable book follows the processes defined in the PMBOK® Guide, Fourth Edition, and also provides exam prep for Microsoft's MCTS: Project 2010 certification. Explains Microsoft Project 2010, the leading software tool for project managers Shows working project managers practical ways to use Project 2010 on the job Delves into project planning, tracking, reporting, and project closure, and explores best practices for all phases of planning Reveals new software features, including tools that show what factors are affecting the schedule, a "what-if" scenario builder, and how slippages affect other aspects of the project Follows processes and procedures from The Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®), Fourth Edition Covers the skill set required for the MCTS: Microsoft Project 2010, Managing Projects certification, so you can use this book for exam prep This valuable book follows the processes defined in the PMBOK Guide, Fourth Edition, and also provides exam prep for Microsoft's MCTS: Project 2010, Managing Projects certification. Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file. (PMBOK is a registered mark of the Project Management Institute, Inc.).

A comprehensive reference on the latest version of the leading enterprise project management software: Microsoft Project 2010 Microsoft Project allows users to manage business activities effectively by sharing project information, performing modeling and scenario analyses, standardizizing reporting processes, and more. This soup-to-nuts reference covers both the professional and standard versions of the latest iteration of Microsoft Project, as well as Project Server, so that you can efficiently manage your business projects. Veteran author Elaine Marmel begins with an overview of project management basics and then gradually moves on to more advanced topics so that you can learn the scope of what successful project management entails. Popular author Elaine Marmel provides comprehensive coverage of Microsoft Project 2010 and shows you how to successfully manage your business activities Begins with project management basics, such as creating a new project, tracking a project's progress, and working in groups Covers more advanced topics, including customizing Project, using macros, and importing and exporting information Demonstrates how to build tasks, use views, modify the appearance of a project, and resolve scheduling and resource problems With Project 2010 Bible by your side, you’ll learn to confidently and skillfully put Microsoft Project 2010 to work for you..

The most up to date features are covered for this latest Microsoft release, Project 2010. You can be certain this book helps you introduce your students to the wide array of new features this powerful, easy-to-use tool offers. Learn about powerful new ways to help your students deliver their best work..

If you were to analyze your team’s performance on a typical project, you’d be surprised how much time is wasted on non-productive tasks. This hands-on guide shows you how to work more efficiently by organizing and managing projects with SharePoint 2010. You’ll learn how to build a Project Management Information System (PMIS), customized to your project, that can effectively coordinate communication and collaboration among team members. Written by a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Microsoft SharePoint MVP with 15 years of IT project management experience, each chapter includes step-by-step guides as well as workshops that help you practice what you learn. Build a SharePoint PMIS that requires little assistance from your IT/IS department Define access permissions for project stakeholders and team members Centralize project artifacts and keep track of document history with version control Track project schedules, control changes, and manage project risks Automate project reporting and use web parts to generate on-demand status reports Integrate project management tools such as Excel, Microsoft Project, PowerPoint, and Outlook Apply your knowledge of PMIS techniques by working with a case study throughout the book "If you are a project manager looking for a technology-based, easily implemented, and usable solution for project communications, document management, and general project organization, this book is for you!" –Susan Weese, PgMP, President and Founder, Rhyming Planet.

A friendly reference guide to Microsoft Project, the leading enterprise project management software As project management software, Microsoft Project allows you to oversee your business activities effectively. You can manage resources, share project info, perform modeling and scenario analysis, and standardize reporting processes. This easy-to-understand guide is completely updated to cover the latest changes and newest enhancements to Project 2010 and shows you how to get Project 2010 to work for you. After an introduction to basic project management concepts, you’ll discover the mechanics of using Project software to create and manage projects. Other topics covered include working with calendars, using and sharing resources, budgeting, formatting taskbars, gathering and tracking data, working with reports, and creating templates. Microsoft Project allows you to manage resources, share project information, perform scenario analysis, and standardize reporting processes Offers completely updated coverage of the new Project 2010, which is expected to implement the Office Ribbon Reviews formatting taskbars, gathering and tracking data, and working with reports Addresses using and sharing resources, creating templates, and managing projects Let the friendly For Dummies writing style guide you through maximizing the new features of Project 2010..

A guide to Microsoft Project that focuses on developing a successful project management strategy across the organization to drive better decisions Making Effective Business Decisions Using Microsoft Project goes far beyond the basics of managing projects with Microsoft Project and how to set up and use the software. This unique guide is an indispensable resource for anyone who operates within a Project Management Operation (PMO) or is affected by the adoption of project management within an organization. Its focus is to provide practical and transitional information for those who are charged with making decisions and supporting corporate and strategic objectives, and who face cost and resource constraints. Because more and more companies are aligning project management with their business strategies, the book not only provides guidance on using Microsoft Project and teaching project management skills, but also includes important information on measuring results and communicating with the executive branch. It also provides valuable guidance in using SharePoint Server for social networking and working within a team. Clearly written and presented, the book: Covers work management using Microsoft Project at multiple levels within an organization Focuses on using Microsoft Project 2010 to integrate and support overall organizational strategies Includes hundreds of graphics, screen shots, and annotations that make it the most accessible and usable guide available on the subject Making Effective Business Decisions Using Microsoft Project is a valuable reference for project managers at all levels, and it sets a new standard for training manuals used by businesses that teach courses on project management using Microsoft Project..

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A combination of art and skill that results in the balancing of project objectives against restraints of time, budget, and quality, effective project management requires skill and experience as well as many tools and techniques. Project Management Tools and Techniques: A Practical Guide describes these tools and techniques and how to use them, givi.