Microsoft Project 98 For Dummies - Softcover

Whether you're coordinating the development of a jet engine or helping to organize a conference, your job is to juggle variables. Microsoft Project 98 can help ensure you reach your goals on time and on budget--if you know how to use it, that is. Microsoft Project 98 for Dummies gives you the leg up you need to figure out this powerful project-management software.

Author Martin Doucette begins with a discussion of project-management concepts before delving into Project's tools. In his coverage of Project, the author includes instructions on establishing a schedule, outlining tasks, and identifying dependencies among tasks and milestones. Along the way, Doucette shows how to take resources (equipment, mainly) and money into account. He then goes into considerable depth on the graphical representations available to Project users, including Gantt and PERT charts. There's also excellent coverage of filters, the data-sorting tools you can use to pick details out of your Project files.

In case you'd rather look at the work of a pro before attempting to shoehorn your project's particulars, Microsoft Project 98 for Dummies includes a CD-ROM containing a number of demonstration files. You can experiment with these to see how Project behaves in different circumstances. --David Wall

Includes Bonus CD with Sample Project Files!

Project Management with Microsoft Project 98 Is Easy with This Reference by Your Side! Stay on top of all your projects, small or mammoth, with Microsoft(r) Project 98 For Dummies(r). With clear instructions and interesting examples, Martin Doucette shows you how to make the most of Project 98's high productivity, planning, and tracking capabilities. You'll quickly and easily find out how to create and edit tasks, assign resources, establish task relationships, manage deadlines, and communicate more effectively. About the CD The valuable bonus CD contains sample files for practicing Microsoft Project functions, as well as a multimedia introduction to project management concepts and the Project Management Institute. System Requirements: Pentium or multi-media PC with 486 or higher processor; Windows 95 or later, or Windows NT 4.0 or later; MS Project 98 installed; CD-ROM drive; 16MB RAM; and a VGA or higher-resolution video adapter Ask for For Dummies(r) Books, the Fun and Easy Way to Find Out about Computers. Also look for PCs For Dummies(r), 5th Edition, the fun and easy way to use your PC, and Upgrading & Fixing PCs For Dummies(r), 3rd Edition, the fast and friendly way to figure out how to maintain your PC.

Inside, find helpful advice on how to:
* Build your own schedules in minutes
* Use Gantt charts to communicate visually and efficiently
* Compare your planned and actual tasks and budgets
* Get the most out of your schedule by optimizing your calendar
* Put graphics, audio, or movies into your project pages
* Share information with team members from within Microsoft Project
* Export your project information to your favorite database or spreadsheet application