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Learning Microsoft Project 2019

By : Srikanth Shirodkar
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Learning Microsoft Project 2019

By: Srikanth Shirodkar

Overview of this book

Microsoft Project is one of the most popular project management tools for enterprises of all sizes thanks to its wide variety of features such as project scheduling, project budgeting, built-in templates, and reporting tools. Learning Microsoft Project 2019 will get you started with the basics and gradually guide you through the complete project life cycle. Starting with an overview of Microsoft Project 2019 and a brief introduction to project management concepts, this book will take you through the different phases of project management – initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure. You will then learn how to identify and handle problems related to scheduling, costing, resourcing, and work allocation. Understand how to use dynamic reports to create powerful, automated reports and dashboards at the click of a button. This Microsoft Project book highlights the pitfalls of overallocation and demonstrates how to avoid and resolve these issues using a wide spectrum of tools, techniques, and best practices. Finally, you will focus on executing Agile projects efficiently and get to grips with using Kanban and Scrum features. By the end of this book, you will be well-versed with Microsoft Project and have the skills you need to use it effectively in every stage of project management.
Table of Contents (32 chapters)
1
Section 1: The Iron Triangle – a Quick Primer for Project Management
3
Section 2: Project Initiation with Microsoft Project
8
Section 3: Project Planning Like a Pro!
13
Section 4: Project Execution – the Real Deal
15
Chapter 11: Overallocation – the Bane of Project Managers
18
Section 5: Monitoring and Control with Microsoft Project
23
Section 6: Project Closure with Microsoft Project
Appendix A: Using This Book as a Textbook
Appendix C: Keyboard Shortcuts
Appendix D: Glossary

Chapter 5: Resource Management with Microsoft Project

Imagine for a short while that you are the manager of your national cricket team (or any team sport of your choice). Sporting wisdom requires that you build a team that's highly specific to several playing conditions and requirements. The pitch and weather conditions, the opposition's strengths and weaknesses, and the game format are just some of the parameters that you will need to consider. You will not just choose 11 generic players. Instead, the role of each player will be known, planned, utilized, and passionately debated. Roles are based upon skills, experience, and specializations, such as opening batsman, striker or centre forward, fast bowler, goalkeeper, and so on.

In the same way, as a prudent project manager, you will consider various factors such as specific technical or people skills, prior experience, and domain and subject matter expertise while resourcing your project. Even for small-sized projects...