Using Microsoft Project 2002

This edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect a new product incorporated in Project called Enterprise Project. Topics covered include scheduling tasks effectively and tracking costs.

Anyone contemplating or actively engaged in implementing and managing Microsoft Project Server should have this book. It takes you through a structured approach to implementation and conveys best practices for using the software. The author provides you with the manual that the software doesn't have as well as the insight necessary to achieve success without the missteps many people make during implementation.

Don't Let Project's Complexity Get in the Way of Effective Project Management Don't fear its complexity. Microsoft Project 2002 is more adaptable than ever. Mastering Microsoft Project 2002 shows you how to make Project really work for you, whether you're managing a sprawling, enterprise-wide project or something much smaller. Learn basic tasks and quickly move on to more advanced features, choosing the path that will make you and your organization efficient and successful. Coverage includes: * Understanding the project management process * Creating a new project * Entering project tasks * Scheduling and linking project tasks * Defining project resources and costs * Assigning and scheduling resources and costs * Communicating project information with other team members * Tracking project process * Assessing and managing risks * Sharing resources and tasks among multiple projects * Analyzing data using views and reports * Importing and exporting project data * Installing and administering Project Server * Using Project Professional and Project Server for enterprise-wide projects * Using Web Access for group projects * Creating Project macros * Customizing fields and forms * Automating Project with VBA

 Supports collaborative planning with Microsoft Project  Distributes project documents with SharePoint Team Services  Provides projects over intranet or internet  Communicates using real-time data  Involves all project stakeholders in the planning process

Easy to follow lessons enable students to quickly and efficiently learn how to use the features of Microsoft Project 2002. The CD included in the book contains practice files tightly integrated with the book's lessons giving users ample opportunity to complete tasks using the software's many features plus movie-style demonstrations of key procedures