http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/8717.aspxSun, 12 Jul 2009 21:18:01 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:8717RondaRobertsThis article takes a look both at what fast-tracking is, and how to do it using MS Project. “Fast-Tracking” is a project management technique for finishing projects in the shortest amount of time possible. It works with projects where: · Task-dependencies are explicit. · The task-list is fully fleshed out. · Possible risks and compli...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/4565.aspxTue, 12 May 2009 22:27:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4565deannaUnderstanding two methods of outlining your project plan: bottom up and top down. Using the Top-Down Method Now that you understand summary tasks and subtasks and you have seen them in action from a bottom-up methodology, let’s look at approaching a similar project using the top-down method. Working from the top down, use the Insert key to add ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/4568.aspxTue, 12 May 2009 22:22:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4568deannaWith Office Project 2007, you can use task relationships to electronically create task sequencing. In this article, learn how. Finish-to-Start (FS) In a Finish-to-Start relationship , the predecessor task must reach completion before the successor task can begin. Finish-to-Finish (FF) In a Finish-to-Finish relationship , the predece...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/4560.aspxTue, 12 May 2009 22:12:38 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4560deannaComing up with accurate task duration estimates is an age-old project management dilemma. One of these tools is built into Office Project 2007—Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) Analysis. View PERT Analysis Results When you use the PERT Entry Form to estimate and then enter estimated durations for your project's tasks, tho...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/4561.aspxTue, 12 May 2009 22:08:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4561deannaComing up with accurate task duration estimates is an age-old project management dilemma. One of these tools is built into Office Project 2007—Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) Analysis. PERT Analysis uses a weighted average of three duration estimates to calculate an estimated duration for a task. This is a great tool wh...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/4562.aspxTue, 12 May 2009 22:07:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4562deannaFor tasks that occur multiple times, you can create a recurring task. Doing so eliminates the repetitive typing of entering the same task multiple times. Each task you enter typically occurs just once during the project life cycle . Occasionally, you will have project tasks that occur periodically (multiple times) throughout a project, such as a pr...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/4563.aspxTue, 12 May 2009 21:58:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4563deannaCreating a milestone in MS Project 2007 is fairly simple. Just follow the steps in this article. Throughout a project's life cycle, you'll most likely have built-in checkpoints. These checkpoints can define different areas, such as the end of phases, the passing of a set amount of time, or any other criteria that you, as the project manager, define...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/4566.aspxTue, 12 May 2009 21:55:52 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4566deannaCreating an outline of tasks is the first step in Office Project 2007 in creating a WBS. In this article, learn how to define your Work Breakdown Structure. Creating an outline of tasks is the first step in Office Project 2007 in creating a WBS. The next step is to assign the detail level WBS codes. With WBS codes, each level of an assigned number ...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/4567.aspxTue, 12 May 2009 21:53:37 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4567deannaWith Office Project 2007, you can use task relationships to electronically create task sequencing. In this article, learn how. Developing your initial project work packages and determining accurate estimated durations for those tasks can be a time-consuming process, and there is no doubt that time spent in those areas is necessary. Proper project p...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/4564.aspxTue, 12 May 2009 21:51:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4564deannaUnderstanding two methods of outlining your project plan: bottom up and top down. Two Planning Methods If you have a general idea of project organization but have not yet developed detail level tasks, you will begin your planning using the top-down method. This means that you have a good idea of your high-level organization, which will turn int...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/4559.aspxTue, 12 May 2009 21:49:00 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4559deannaA large part of project management is the project manager's ability to manage change. However, when you are ready to implement changes that will affect your project schedule, you can use MS Project 2007's Change Highlighting feature to track your project plan changes. As you work with Office Project 2007 , you might wonder why you occasiona...http://www.brighthub.com/office/project-management/articles/34736.aspxMon, 11 May 2009 23:00:59 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:34736ons2001OpenProj is free project management software similar to good old Microsoft Project. We will discuss the commonalities as well as difference while comparing MS Project vs. OpenProj. What are commons in Microsoft Project vs. OpenProj Microsoft Project and OpenProj both are very powerful desktop project management applications have following capabilit...