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New Perspectives on Microsoft Project 2007: Planning a Project

Learn the fundamentals of project management and how to utilize Microsoft Project 2007 effectively to plan and execute projects. Explore terminology, benefits, tools, and project management process groups for successful project completion.

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New Perspectives on Microsoft Project 2007: Planning a Project

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  1. New Perspectives on Microsoft Project 2007: Planning a Project

  2. In this tutorial you will: • Learn about project goals and management • Learn project management terminology • Understand the benefits of project management • Understand how Project 2007 supports project management • Learn the basic setup of Project 2007 Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  3. Introduction to Project Management • Project Management process of initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing a project • Project Goal is the desired outcome • Scope refers to all the work involved with the project Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  4. Project Management Process Groups Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  5. Initiating • Setting the project goal • Identifying start or finish dates • Identifying the project manager • Identifying project budget and quality considerations Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  6. Planning • Entering project information • Identifying project subdivisions and milestones • Documenting resources • Entering restrictions • Assigning Resources to tasks Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  7. Project Information Dialog Box Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  8. Executing • Producing work results • Requesting changes • Recommending improvements • Creating project records, reports, and presentations Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  9. Controlling • Updating project • Managing resources and tasks • Meet management timing, resource, and cost objectives • Changing project Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  10. Project Management Terminology Understanding key project terminology is fundamental to your success as a project manager. Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  11. Project Management Terminology • Task • Duration • Resources • Project Manager • Scope • Quality • Risk Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  12. Benefits of Project Management • Better understanding of overall project goals • Better understanding of alignment with business objectives • More organized and streamlined way to manage a project • More accurate and reliable project status information • More efficient use of project resources Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  13. Benefits of Project Management • Better communication • Faster response to conflicting project goals • Greater awareness of project progress • Faster project completion • Lower project costs • Fewer project failures Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  14. Microsoft Project 2007 Tools • The Gantt and Network Diagram are two important project management tools within Project 2007. • A Project Guide is there to help you navigate through the project management process. Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  15. Microsoft Project Tools • Basic Gantt Chart Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  16. Microsoft Project Tools • Basic Network Diagram Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  17. Microsoft Project Tools • Project Guide Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  18. Getting Started with Project 2007 • Getting Around • Default Settings – Gantt Chart View • Microsoft Project 2007 Screen • Project Guide • Title Bar • Menu Bar • Toolbars • View Bar • Entry Table and Entry Bar Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  19. Elements of the Project Window Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  20. Microsoft Project 2007 Overview • Entering Tasks • Gantt Chart • Timescale • A major scale (the upper scale) • A minor scale (the lower scale) • Closing a project file • Opening an existing project • Exiting Microsoft Project 2007 • Saving a project with a new name Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  21. Task Information Dialog Box Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  22. Timescale Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  23. Understanding Project Views • Chart or Graphic: representation of data using bars, boxes, lines, and images • Sheet: A spreadsheet-like representation of data in rows and columns • Form: view of many pieces of information to focus on the details of one task Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  24. Microsoft Project Views • Gantt Chart • Calendar View • Network Diagram • Relationship Diagram • Task Schedule • Split Window Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  25. Calendar View Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  26. Network Diagram View Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  27. Relationship Diagram View Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  28. Task Schedule View Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  29. Task Form View Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  30. Split Window View Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  31. Common Project Views (Task Views) Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  32. Microsoft Project 2007 • Zooming In and Zooming Out • Modifying the Timescale • Printing a View • Getting Help Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  33. Successful Printing • The key aspects of successful printing: • Zooming to an acceptable magnification level • Print previewing your work • Using the page setup dialog box to make changes Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  34. Gantt Chart in Print Preview Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  35. Page Setup Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

  36. Project Management Website Resources • Microsoft Project Assistance www.microsoft.com/project • An excellent reference for learning more about project management is the Project Management Institute www.pmi.org • The PMFORUM provides instant access to world-wide project management information www.pmforum.org • The Association for Project Management – United Kingdom www.apm.org.uk • Projectmanagement.com www.projectmanagement.com/home • The Project Manager’s Homepage www.allpm.com Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin

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