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New Perspectives on Microsoft Project 2007: Planning a Project. 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
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New Perspectives on Microsoft Project 2007: Planning a Project
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
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
Project Management Process Groups Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
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
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
Project Information Dialog Box Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
Executing • Producing work results • Requesting changes • Recommending improvements • Creating project records, reports, and presentations Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
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
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
Project Management Terminology • Task • Duration • Resources • Project Manager • Scope • Quality • Risk Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
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
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
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
Microsoft Project Tools • Basic Gantt Chart Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
Microsoft Project Tools • Basic Network Diagram Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
Microsoft Project Tools • Project Guide Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
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
Elements of the Project Window Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
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
Task Information Dialog Box Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
Timescale Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
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
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
Calendar View Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
Network Diagram View Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
Relationship Diagram View Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
Task Schedule View Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
Task Form View Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
Split Window View Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
Common Project Views (Task Views) Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
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
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
Gantt Chart in Print Preview Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
Page Setup Presentations Created by: C. Hester - Microsoft Project 2007 by Bunin
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