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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Project Management Using Microsoft Project 2000 provides an easy to use source of answers for all your questions regarding project management fundamentals and the industry's leading project management tool. It is for anyone who is just starting to use or is thinking of using Microsoft Project. Topics include integration between Project data and other applications, Project analysis, using Project in workgroups, tracking costs, and Web Integration.

Ron Black is an international speaker, author, and consultant with more than 25 years of hands-on project management experience in the construction, high-technology and business solutions environments. His sage advice and practical wisdom have helped thousands achieve both project and career success.

Part 1: Focusing on Your Success

5

(32)

Surviving and Thriving with Project Management Skills

7

(14)

The Project Management Process

21

(16)

Part 2: Okay, Let's Plan Your Project

37

(70)

Getting Started with Microsoft Project 2000

39

(10)

Thinking of Everything, Even If You Don't Know What You're Doing

49

(14)

Estimating Time with Science, Skill, and Fourth-Grade Math

63

(12)

Sequencing Tasks to Fit Your Needs

75

(12)

Getting a Handle on Your Resources, Costs, and Budgets

87

(10)

The Resourceful Use of Resources

97

(10)

Part 3: Optimizing Your Plan

107

(34)

What You Must Know About Microsoft Project 2000

109

(8)

Shortening the Schedule

117

(12)

Leveling Workloads

129

(12)

Part 4: Managing for Success

141

(34)

Monitoring Progress

143

(16)

Managing Progress

159

(16)

Part 5: Dealing with Problems and Staying on Track

175

(38)

When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Creative

177

(16)

Expediting (Crashing) a Project

193

(8)

Whew! Wrapping Up the Project

201

(12)

Part 6: Other Neat Things Microsoft Project 2000 Can Do for You

213

(52)

Too Many Projects, Too Little Time

215

(10)

Publishing Projects on the Web

225

(8)

Communicating with Teams via Email

233

(14)

Sharing Information with Other Programs

247

(18)

Appendix

Glossary: Speak Like a Geek

257

(8)

Index

265

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Project Management with Microsoft

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Project Management with Microsoft

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