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A friendly reference guide to Microsoft Project the leading enterprise project management software As project management software Microsoft Project means that you can oversee your business activities effectively. You can manage resources share project info perform modeling & scenario analysis & standardize reporting processes. This easy-to-understand guide is completely updated to cover the latest changes & newest enhancements to Project 2010 & shows you how to get Project 2010 to work for you. After an introduction to basic project management concepts youll discover the mechanics of using Project software to create & manage projects. Other topics covered include working with calendars using & sharing resources budgeting formatting taskbars gathering & tracking data working with reports & creating templates. Microsoft Project means that you can manage resources share project information perform scenario analysis & standardize reporting processes Offers completely updated coverage of the new Project 2010 which is expected to implement the Office Ribbon Reviews formatting taskbars gathering & tracking data & working with reports Addresses using & sharing resources creating templates & managing projects Let the friendly For Dummies writing style guide you through maximizing the new features of Project 2010. ...

Dennis Lock's masterly exposition of the principles & practice of project management has been pre-eminent in its field for 45 years & was among the first books to treat project management as a holistic subject. But Project Management has been kept completely up to date by regular & sensitive revisions to ensure that it remains fresh & totally relevant. Project Management explains the entire project management process in great detail demonstrating techniques from simple charts to detailed computer applications. Everything is reinforced with clear diagrams & case examples many new for this edition. The author has expanded discussion of topics such as supply chain management & the project management office (PMO) & there are new chapters about implementing change management projects & the role of senior managers in supporting projects. Obsolescent or less frequently used methods have been stripped out but readers of the hardback Tutor's Edition will find that this deleted material lives on as new chapters on the accompanying CD-ROM which has itself also been thoroughly revised. Importantly that disc

Includes:: comprehensive Power Point presentations with hundreds of well designed slides that tutors can use directly as a valuable resource for their lectures. Students have always commented on this book's reader-friendly style which is free of unnecessary jargon with clear diagrams & a construction that is logically organized well indexed & simple to navigate. This 10th Edition is certain to maintain the book's acclaimed status as the standard work for managers & students alike.

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In todays time-pressured cost-conscious global business environment tight project deadlines & stringent expectations are the norm. Project Management For Dummies shows business professionals what works & what doesnt by examining the fields best practices. You can learn how to organise estimate & schedule projects more efficiently. Discover how to manage deliverables issue changes assess risks maintain communications & live up to expectations by making the most of the latest technology & software & by avoiding common problems that can trip up even the best project managers. This adaptation
Includes:: The latest methods to manage resources & stay on track & within budget Coverage for dealing with the pros & cons of virtual teams Tips & information on setting realistic expectations & meeting everyones needs Methods & strategies to get tasks done with minimal staff Tips & advice for motivating a project team The latest concepts & fundamentals behind best-practice project management techniques The mindset & skill set of todays most effective project managers-what it really takes to guarantee a successful project Information on how to involve project audiences by conducting a Stakeholder Analysis Trends & tough project types Assessment tools to determine strengths & weaknesses for everything from choosing software to selecting a project team Tactics for team motivation & the hottest risk management strategies
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Youve been given a project to run. You know you need to get it right but you dont know what you need to do & in what order to make sure it all runs smoothly & you come out of it looking great. You need Project Management Step by Step. Almost every manager & businessperson finds at some time that he or she has to complete a task that has sufficient complexity & importance that an ad-hoc approach to getting it done is just not enough. Managers in this common situation need the structure & rigour of a project management approach yet very few managers are formally trained in project management or have the inclination time or finances to become trained. They need an approach they can feel confidant is sufficiently robust to ensure their success but also simple enough to be immediately applicable. Project Management Step by Step provides the solution to this problem; a practical & immediate way to become a competent project manager. This is a comprehensive & authoritative guide written & structured in a practical & rapidly applicable style. ...

A user guide & training manual written for Project Management Professionals who wish to learn how to set up a database & plan & control projects using Primavera P6 with or without Resources & Roles. This book is an update of the authors Primavera Version 6.2 book & contains more chapters including Global Change Multiple Project Scheduling Managing the Enterprise Environment Resource Optimization & Leveling. It has been written using the Construction & Engineering version but may be used by any industry & covers Versions 4 to 7. The book is packed with screen shots constructive tips & contains workshops with solutions at the end of each chapter for the reader to practice the skills taught. Primavera Systems Inc originally asked the author to write this book & this publication is ideal for people who would like to gain an understanding of how the software operates up to an intermediate level. It covers Primavera Versions from 3.5 onwards & it explains some of the differences from Sure Trak P3 Microsoft Project & Asta Powerproject to assist people converting form other products. The book is designed to teach planners & schedulers in any industry how to setup & use the software in a project environment. It explains in plain English & in a logical sequence the steps required to create & maintain an unresourced & resourced schedule. It tackles some of the more complex aspects of the software that the user manual does not address. It highlights the sources of information & the methods that should be employed to produce a realistic & useful project schedule. The book provides advice on how on how the many software options may be applied to projects environments & it aims to teach readers how to plan & control projects created within the software package & stays focused on explaining how to use Primavera to schedule projects by: ? Concentrating on the core functions required to set up an enterprise environment & how to plan & control projects. ? Providing command lists at the start of each chapter as a quick reference. ? Providing a comprehensive table of contents & index of all topics. The book is intended to be used: ? As a self teach book or ? A user guide or ? A training manual for a three day training course This book is written by an experienced scheduler who has used the software at the sharp end of projects & is not a techo. It draws on the authors practical experience in using the software in a wide variety of industries. It presents workable solutions to real day to day planning & scheduling problems & contains practical advice on how to set up the software & import data ...

Its an astonishing fact that capturing all the energy in just one hours worth of sunlight would enable us to meet the planets food & energy needs for an entire year. Project Sunshine tells the story of how scientists are working to reconnect us to the solar economy harnessing the power of the sun to provide sustainable food & energy for a global population of 9 billion people: an achievement that would end our dependence on fossilised sunshine in the form of coal oil & gas & remake our connection with the soil that grows our food. Steve Mc Kevitt & Tony Ryan describe the human races complex relationship with the sun & take us back through history to see how our world became the place it is today
- chemically geologically ecologically climatically & economically
- before moving on to the cutting-edge science & technology that will enable us to live happily in a sustainable future. Like no other book Project Sunshine gives a true picture of how we are going to live
- & going to have to live
- in the surprisingly near future.



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Part of the dynamic reading programme Project X this book is truly boy-friendly. Project X is a reading programme that has been developed based on research into what will really hook boys into reading & make them love books. Project X

Includes:: fiction & non-fiction exciting adventure stories lots of gadgets & 21st-century illustrations. Each book comes with notes for parent/teaching assistants that highlight tricky words or concepts in the books prompt questions & suggest a range of follow-up activities.

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Part of the dynamic reading programme Project X this book is truly boy-friendly. Project X is a reading programme that has been developed based on research into what will really hook boys into reading & make them love books. Project X

Includes:: fiction & non-fiction exciting adventure stories lots of gadgets & 21st-century illustrations. Each book comes with notes for parent/teaching assistants that highlight tricky words or concepts in the books prompt questions & suggest a range of follow-up activities.

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Part of the dynamic reading programme Project X this book is truly boy-friendly. Project X is a reading programme that has been developed based on research into what will really hook boys into reading & make them love books. Project X

Includes:: fiction & non-fiction exciting adventure stories lots of gadgets & 21st-century illustrations. Each book comes with notes for parent/teaching assistants that highlight tricky words or concepts in the books prompt questions & suggest a range of follow-up activities.

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