Microsoft Project 2002 For Dummies

Get expert tips on using Project to keep all your projects on track
Make the most of Project to manage people, time, and money
Microsoft Project is a powerful tool for planning and managing projects. But where do you begin? Don't worry! Filled with plain-English explanations and practical tips, this friendly guide shows you how to put Project to work right away. You'll discover how to define tasks, allocate resources, manage costs, track progress, communicate information - and deliver results on time and within budget.
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Table of Contents

Introduction.

Part I: Setting the Stage for Project.

Chapter 1: Project Management: What Is It, and Why Should I Care?

Chapter 2: The Best Laid Plans.

Chapter 3: Mark It on Your Calendar.

Chapter 4: A Tisket, a Task Kit.

Chapter 5: Getting Your Outline in Line.

Chapter 6: Timing Is Everything.

Part II: People Who Need People.

Chapter 7: Using Your Natural Resources.

Chapter 8: What's All This Gonna Cost?

Chapter 9: Your Assignment, Should You Choose to Accept It.

Part III: Well, It Looks Good on Paper.

Chapter 10: Fine-Tuning Your Plan.

Chapter 11: Making Yourself Look Good.

Part IV: Avoiding Disaster: Staying on Track.

Chapter 12: It All Begins with a Baseline.

Chapter 13: On the Right Track.

Chapter 14: A Project with a View: Observing Progress.

Chapter 15: You're Behind: Now What?

Chapter 16: Spreading the News: Reporting.

Chapter 17: Getting Better All the Time.

Part V: The Part of Tens.

Chapter 18: Ten Golden Rules of Project Management.

Chapter 19: Ten Project Management Software Products to Explore.

Part VI: Appendixes.

Appendix A: Overview of Project Server.

Appendix B: Project Management Resources.

Glossary.

Index