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Special Edition Using Microsoft® Office Project2007
We crafted this book to grow with you, providing the reference material you need as you move toward Project proficiency and use of more advanced features. If you buy only one book on Project 2007, Special Edition Using Microsoft® Office Project2007 is the only book you need.
THEONLYDESKTOPPROJECTBOOK YOUNEED
• Leverage Microsoft Project 2007 to support your management processes, communication and collaboration within your organization
• Manage your project through initiation, tracking, controlling, performance measuring , and closing
• Model real life project scenarios with the scheduling engine
• Define tasks, milestones, summary tasks, and recurring tasks to create your project schedule
• Create task relationships, constraints, and perform advanced actions on tasks
• Customize the project to fit your needs
• Use views, tables, filters, and groups to review your project and application interface schedule
• Manipulate Microsoft Project 2007 data using other Microsoft Office applications
• Implement Visual Reports to allow 3D models of project data for sharing and analysis
• Master advanced features with built-in and advanced manual techniques
“Special Edition Using Microsoft Office Project 2007 continues the great QUE tradition of bringing together all of the features and capabilities of our software in a logical, easy-to-follow manner. With the knowledge and experience that QuantumPM, LLC brings to the domain of project management and to the use of Microsoft® Office Project 2007, this book should be on every desktop!”
–Mike Angiulo, General Manager, Microsoft’s Office Project Business Unit
QuantumPM, LLC is a project, program, and portfolio management product and services firm that helps its clients create pragmatic and valuable solutions to address real world problems. The company combines state-of-the-art tools from Microsoft and other technology leaders, its own expertise, and industry best practices to create solutions that support the way their customers work. QuantumPM services include Management Consulting, Technical Consulting, Training, Hosting Services, Earned Value Management, and Business Intelligence solutions. This book is a culmination of many experiences, people, and industries that together make up QuantumPM, LLC. It includes many insights into Microsoft Office Project 2007 from the experts who have used this tool in the field for many years.
Introduction
I Getting Started with Microsoft Project 2007
1 Power of Microsoft Project 2007
2 Microsoft Project 2007 Quick Start
3 Microsoft Project and the Project Management Domain
II Organizing for Success–Project Initiation and Planning
4 Getting Started After Business Initiative Is Approved
5 Setting Up Project for Your Use
6 Creating Your Project Schedule
7 Defining Task Logic
8 Defining Project Resources
9 Understanding Work Formula Basics
10 Scheduling Single and Multiple Resource Assignments
11 Using Standard Views, Tables, Filters, and Groups to Review Your Schedule
12 Performing a Schedule Reality Check
III Project Execution Through Completion
13 Tracking Your Project Progress
14 Analyzing Performance
15 Using Reports for Tracking and Control
16 Revising the Schedule
17 Closing the Project
IV Tailoring Microsoft Office Project 2007 to Your Needs
18 Managing Project Files
19 Formatting Views
20 Creating and Customizing the Basic Reports
21 Creating and Customizing Visual Reports
22 Customizing Views, Tables, Filters, Groups, and Fields
23 Customizing Toolbars, Menus, and Forms
V Microsoft Office Project 2007 Knowledge In Depth
24 Working with Multiple Projects
25 Resolving Resource Allocation Problems
26 Exporting and Importing Project Data
27 Manipulating Data Using Other Applications
Index
A complete and comprehensive guide to Microsoft Office Project 2007 Desktop
- Incorporates a unique mix of project management standards, practical application to the real world, and a complete description of Project 2007 Desktop features
- The authors share their experience in project management field and provide knowledgeable insight into the new version
- Provides the user with a thorough understanding of the project management practices and processes
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
I Getting Started with Microsoft Project 2007
1 Power of Microsoft Project 2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
2 Microsoft Project 2007 Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
3 Microsoft Project and the Project Management Domain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
II Organizing for Success–Project Initiation and Planning
4 Getting Started After Business Initiative Is Approved . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
5 Setting Up Project for Your Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
6 Creating Your Project Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143
7 Defining Task Logic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197
8 Defining Project Resources . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .249
9 Understanding Work Formula Basics . . . . . . . . . . .283
10 Scheduling Single and Multiple Resource Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .313
11 Using Standard Views, Tables, Filters, and Groups to Review Your Schedule . . . . . . .369
12 Performing a Schedule Reality Check . . . . . . . . . .419
III Project Execution Through Completion
13 Tracking Your Project Progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .443
14 Analyzing Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .473
15 Using Reports for Tracking and Control . . . . . . . . .519
16 Revising the Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .557
17 Closing the Project . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .565
IV Tailoring Microsoft Office Project 2007 to Your Needs
18 Managing Project Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .581
19 Formatting Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .601
20 Creating and Customizing the Basic Reports . . . .657
21 Creating and Customizing Visual Reports . . . . . . .707
22 Customizing Views, Tables, Filters, Groups, and Fields . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .755
23 Customizing Toolbars, Menus, and Forms . . . . . .813
V Microsoft Office Project 2007 Knowledge In Depth
24 Working with Multiple Projects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .853
25 Resolving Resource Allocation Problems . . . . . . .885
26 Exporting and Importing Project Data . . . . . . . . . .913
27 Manipulating Data Using Other Applications . . . .959
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .995
Unlike most books, Special Edition Using Microsoft Office Project 2007 was not written by an individual, but rather a group of experts from QuantumPM, LLC (QPM). The authors are undeniable experts; they have used Microsoft Project within their organization and have helped hundreds of customers understand and use this software. In addition, the QPM team works closely with the Microsoft team to support the rollout of the product and to provide input for future versions.
QuantumPM, LLC is a project, program, and portfolio management product and services firm that helps its clients create pragmatic and valuable solutions to address real-world problems. QuantumPM services include management consulting, technical consulting, training, hosting services, earned value management, and business intelligence solutions. To this end, QPM works closely with Microsoft, Inc., as a Gold Certified Partner, and with the Project Management Institute, as a Registered Education Provider and active participant in standards development and various local chapter activities. These partnerships allow QuantumPM, LLC to provide state-of-the-art products and services to its customers. This book was written using a different approach than a lot of other books. In addition to the authoring team, several subject matter experts (SMEs) provided their expertise and guidance on the various aspects of the content. Contributing writers from the QPM team then composed chapters based on the author’s and SME’s input. Each participating member of the QuantumPM team has brought his or her unique perspective to this effort. Following are the QuantumPM team members who worked many long hours to develop the contents of this book:
• Project manager and internal editor–Genie Peshkova
• Subject matter experts–Kris Athey, Julie Batista, Rose Blackburn, Michelle Dalco, Steve Drevon, Mark Everett, Scott Footlik, Patti Jansen, Bruce Johnson, Yvonne Lett, Genie Peshkova, Jamie Wyant, and Russ Young
• Authors–Kris Athey, Rose Blackburn, Patti Jansen, Chris Newton, Genie Peshkova, and Russ Young
• Contributing writers–Chris Newton and Brian McCabe
Special Edition Using Microsoft® Office Project2007
We crafted this book to grow with you, providing the reference material you need as you move toward Project proficiency and use of more advanced features. If you buy only one book on Project 2007, Special Edition Using Microsoft® Office Project2007 is the only book you need.
THEONLYDESKTOPPROJECTBOOK YOUNEED
• Leverage Microsoft Project 2007 to support your management processes, communication and collaboration within your organization
• Manage your project through initiation, tracking, controlling, performance measuring , and closing
• Model real life project scenarios with the scheduling engine
• Define tasks, milestones, summary tasks, and recurring tasks to create your project schedule
• Create task relationships, constraints, and perform advanced actions on tasks
• Customize the project to fit your needs
• Use views, tables, filters, and groups to review your project and application interface schedule
• Manipulate Microsoft Project 2007 data using other Microsoft Office applications
• Implement Visual Reports to allow 3D models of project data for sharing and analysis
• Master advanced features with built-in and advanced manual techniques
“Special Edition Using Microsoft Office Project 2007 continues the great QUE tradition of bringing together all of the features and capabilities of our software in a logical, easy-to-follow manner. With the knowledge and experience that QuantumPM, LLC brings to the domain of project management and to the use of Microsoft® Office Project 2007, this book should be on every desktop!”
–Mike Angiulo, General Manager, Microsoft’s Office Project Business Unit
QuantumPM, LLC is a project, program, and portfolio management product and services firm that helps its clients create pragmatic and valuable solutions to address real world problems. The company combines state-of-the-art tools from Microsoft and other technology leaders, its own expertise, and industry best practices to create solutions that support the way their customers work. QuantumPM services include Management Consulting, Technical Consulting, Training, Hosting Services, Earned Value Management, and Business Intelligence solutions. This book is a culmination of many experiences, people, and industries that together make up QuantumPM, LLC. It includes many insights into Microsoft Office Project 2007 from the experts who have used this tool in the field for many years.
Introduction
I Getting Started with Microsoft Project 2007
1 Power of Microsoft Project 2007
2 Microsoft Project 2007 Quick Start
3 Microsoft Project and the Project Management Domain
II Organizing for Success–Project Initiation and Planning
4 Getting Started After Business Initiative Is Approved
5 Setting Up Project for Your Use
6 Creating Your Project Schedule
7 Defining Task Logic
8 Defining Project Resources
9 Understanding Work Formula Basics
10 Scheduling Single and Multiple Resource Assignments
11 Using Standard Views, Tables, Filters, and Groups to Review Your Schedule
12 Performing a Schedule Reality Check
III Project Execution Through Completion
13 Tracking Your Project Progress
14 Analyzing Performance
15 Using Reports for Tracking and Control
16 Revising the Schedule
17 Closing the Project
IV Tailoring Microsoft Office Project 2007 to Your Needs
18 Managing Project Files
19 Formatting Views
20 Creating and Customizing the Basic Reports
21 Creating and Customizing Visual Reports
22 Customizing Views, Tables, Filters, Groups, and Fields
23 Customizing Toolbars, Menus, and Forms
V Microsoft Office Project 2007 Knowledge In Depth
24 Working with Multiple Projects
25 Resolving Resource Allocation Problems
26 Exporting and Importing Project Data
27 Manipulating Data Using Other Applications
Index
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