Working Smarter with Microsoft Project
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Working Smarter with Microsoft Project

Implement effective project control techniques to maximize efficiency and drive successful outcomes

About the Book

Project management is filled with various challenges, such as managing unforeseen risks, balancing priorities, and shifting project scopes, which can lead to inefficiencies. This definitive guide leverages the author’s 25+ years of industry experience to take you on a hands-on journey to unlock your full potential with Microsoft Project.

This book helps you grasp the fundamental aspects of project creation, before moving on to more advanced topics, covering tracking, maintenance, and collaborative aspects for any project. You’ll find out how to track progress, optimize schedules, manage budgets, and customize reports based on business requirements by using easy-to-follow instructions and illustrations. The book taps into the author’s extensive experience as a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) and Project Management Professional (PMP) to provide you with invaluable insights into managing resource overallocations, mastering advanced resource management techniques, and seamlessly integrating Microsoft Project with other tools to boost productivity and achieve success with your projects.

By the end of this Microsoft Project book, you’ll be able to create professional project plans, execute projects with confidence, and consistently achieve your desired outcomes.

About the Author

Packt Publishing Ltd
Packt Publishing Ltd

Packt Publishing are an established global technical learning content provider, founded in Birmingham, UK with over twenty years’ experience in delivering premium rich content from ground-breaking authors on a wide range of emerging and popular technologies. Our titles have global relevance our multimedia portfolio includes over 9,000 books, e-books, audiobooks and video courses. www.packtpub.com

Table of Contents

  1. Defining the Project Schedule
  2. Working with Project Calendars
  3. Managing and Defining Tasks
  4. Creating, Defining, and Assigning Resources
  5. Defining a Baseline for Project Progress
  6. Identifying and Managing the Critical Path
  7. Tracking Methods for Decision-Making
  8. Optimizing Projects with Advanced Resources
  9. Handling Overallocations
  10. Managing Costs Effectively
  11. Customizing Reports
  12. Project Manager's Toolbox
  13. AI, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Project
  14. Practice Exercises r

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