Documents tagged 'Project'
Published: 28/11/2008
Microsoft Project\'s purpose and functionality is best described by the definition of a project: A project is a unique undertaking that has a clearly defined start and finish, and requires the management of time, resources, cost and quality.
Project management is defined as a broad set of...
Published: 27/11/2008
Project training covers the mechanics of how to use the software for project management but often doesn\'t deal with the details of how to apply these techniques to the real world. Setting up a proper work schedule is one of the core concepts to proper project management. An unrealistic schedule...
Published: 27/11/2008
Scope creep. It is the bane of every project manager, and yet it is inevitable. Unless you have planned for it, your schedule will be in a shambles, your project late, and your clients unhappy.
What is Scope Creep?
After a plan has been created in Microsoft Project it is inevitable that...
Published: 27/11/2008
Fresh from a Microsoft Project course, a manager sits down to develop a project plan. However without proper project management principles, the plan will just be pretty charts and graphs that have no bearing on reality.
Fast, Good, Cheap - Pick Two
Some Project courses discuss the project...
Published: 26/11/2008
In the world of engineering it is vital that standards are met and maintained to ensure safety and also quality of work. Engineering often involves precise measurements and meticulous planning this is never more so than in piling.
Piling refers to the foundation or supporting platform that an...
Published: 26/11/2008
Companies that use Project may require more focused and customized training than companies that use other Office applications. Basic word processing and spreadsheet skills can be adopted to a wide variety of tasks, but Project applications tend to be unique to each organization.
This is even...
Published: 26/11/2008
In order to use their project planning software more effectively, many companies send their teams to Microsoft Projects courses. Sometimes employees don\'t seem to learn much and that\'s not always the fault of the course. Proper planning can avoid three of the major pitfalls that lead to bad...
Published: 25/11/2008
I was fortunate enough to sit down with Michael and interview him about talk radio. I wanted to learn more about his views and experience to share with my clients and with those of you who are considering this medium as a marketing strategy for your business.
I had an enjoyable time...
Published: 24/11/2008
I once asked a friend of mine what is the best organizer? He said, \"Microsoft Outlook, of course\". Then he thought a bit and added, \"The most popular one, anyway.\" But popularity is not the key issue for me. And since I have to write down (or keep in mind) a lot in my work, I decided...
Published: 24/11/2008
Introduction. LeaderTask what is it?
Before you start using the LeaderTask organizer, you should learn about its features, i.e. find out what it can do and what it cannot do. First of all, LeaderTask is a personal organizer for everyday activities whose main features are:
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