Project 2010 For Dummies
In charge of a project? Manage it better with Project 2010 and this book!If you've never used project management software before — or you've used previous versions of Project and want to master the all-new Project 2010 interface and features — this is the book for you! You'll find the project management concepts you need to know, how Project 2010 works and how to get up to speed, what's new, and most importantly, how to apply it to a real project.What do I do with this thing? — set up Project, learn what types of input you need to provide, and begin building project plansBe resourceful — create and assign work resources, material resources, and fixed costs, and manage resources effectivelyA perfect fit — ensure your project has a high chance of success by fine-tuning your planRunning on rails — learn to use baselines, track progress and materials, and create reports that help keep projects on trackEnterprise options — get an overview of online collaborative features using Project Server, Web Application, and SharePointOpen the book and find:How to maximize control with the new manual scheduling featureYour way around the Project interfaceThe new Timeline and Team Planner viewsTips on assigning resourcesAdvice on communicating with your teamAll about reports and how to use themScheduling help from the new Task InspectorLearn to:Manage project schedules with Project 2010Work with new scheduling tools and the Ribbon interfaceAssign and share resources and understand calendarsCreate impressive reports