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Working Smarter with Microsoft Project

You're reading from   Working Smarter with Microsoft Project Implement effective project control techniques to maximize efficiency and drive successful outcomes

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Product type Paperback
Published in Nov 2024
Publisher Packt
ISBN-13 9781835883983
Length 312 pages
Edition 1st Edition
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Staci Warne Staci Warne
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Preface 1. Chapter 1: Defining the Project Schedule FREE CHAPTER 2. Chapter 2: Working with Project Calendars 3. Chapter 3: Managing and Defining Tasks 4. Chapter 4: Creating, Defining, and Assigning Resources 5. Chapter 5: Defining a Baseline for Project Progress 6. Chapter 6: Identifying and Managing the Critical Path 7. Chapter 7: Tracking Methods for Decision-Making 8. Chapter 8: Optimizing Projects with Advanced Resources 9. Chapter 9: Handling Overallocations 10. Chapter 10: Managing Costs Effectively 11. Chapter 11: Customizing Reports 12. Chapter 12: Project Manager’s Toolbox 13. Chapter 13: AI, ChatGPT, and Microsoft Project 14. Chapter 14: Practice Exercises 15. Index 16. Other Books You May Enjoy Appendix A: Project Management 1. Appendix B: AI and ChatGPT Project Charter Prompt 2. Appendix C: Discussion Points and Assessment Questions

Key takeaways

  • Microsoft Project offers a range of predefined reports that allow you to quickly gather insights on project status, resources, costs, and progress. These reports are easily accessible through the Reports tab.
  • You can create custom reports tailored to your project’s unique needs. This involves selecting the type of report, adding objects and elements, and customizing them using the Design and Format contextual tabs for your report.
  • Understanding the components of Field List is crucial for tailoring and controlling the data shown in your reports. This includes selecting fields, applying filters, grouping data, and sorting items.
  • The Report Design contextual tab provides extensive control over the visual aspects of your chart elements. This includes changing chart types, editing text, and inserting graphics.

This chapter provided guidance on printing and copying reports to help you distribute your information in a professional manner to your...

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