An easy-to-understand guide to the latest version of Microsoft's enterprise project management software: Project 2013
If you've never used project management software before or if you're just getting up to speed on the new features in Project 2013, this is the book for you! With this easy-to-understand guide, you have a completely updated resource that covers the latest changes and newest enhancements to Project 2013 and shows you how to make Project 2013 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.
* Shows you how to manage resources, share project information, perform scenario analysis, and standardize reporting processes
* Presents completely updated coverage of the new Project 2013
* Reviews formatting taskbars, gathering and tracking data, and working with reports
* Addresses using and sharing resources, creating templates, and managing projects
Take charge of your next project and ensure its success with a little help from Project 2013 For Dummies.
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Höhe: 23.3 cm
Breite: 18.6 cm
Dicke: 1.9 cm
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978-1-118-49639-8 (9781118496398)
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Cynthia Snyder is a project manager, author, consultant, and trainer in project management. She has written eight books on project management, including PMP Certification All-in-One For Dummies. Nancy Muir has written more than 100 books on topics ranging from desktop applications and project management to distance learning.
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Project Management Consultant, Idyllwild, CA
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Project 2013 7
Chapter 1: Project Management, Project 2013, and You 9
Chapter 2: Starting the Project 21
Chapter 3: Becoming a Task Master 41
Chapter 4: The Codependent Nature of Tasks 55
Chapter 5: Estimating Task Time 69
Chapter 6: Check Out This View! 85
Part II: Managing Resources 105
Chapter 7: Creating Resources 107
Chapter 8: Working with Calendars 121
Chapter 9: Assigning Resources 135
Chapter 10: Determining a Project's Cost 147
Part III: Before You Baseline 157
Chapter 11: Fine-Tuning Your Plan 159
Chapter 12: Negotiating Project Constraints 173
Chapter 13: Making the Project Look Good 187
Chapter 14: It All Begins with a Baseline 203
Part IV: Staying on Track 211
Chapter 15: On the Right Track 213
Chapter 16: Project Views: Observing Progress 235
Chapter 17: You're Behind -- Now What? 249
Chapter 18: Spreading the News: Reporting 265
Chapter 19: Getting Better All the Time 287
Part V: The Part of Tens 297
Chapter 20: Ten Golden Rules of Project Management 299
Chapter 21: Ten Cool Shortcuts in Project 2013 307
Appendix: Glossary 313
Index 323
