Project 2010 For Dummies

In charge of a project? Manage it better with Project 2010 and this book!
If you′ve never used project management software before — or you′ve used previous versions of Project and want to master the all–new Project 2010 interface and features — this is the book for you! You′ll find the project management concepts you need to know, how Project 2010 works and how to get up to speed, what′s new, and most importantly, how to apply it to a real project.
What do I do with this thing? — set up Project, learn what types of input you need to provide, and begin building project plans
Be resourceful — create and assign work resources, material resources, and fixed costs, and manage resources effectively
A perfect fit — ensure your project has a high chance of success by fine–tuning your plan
Running on rails — learn to use baselines, track progress and materials, and create reports that help keep projects on track
Enterprise options — get an overview of online collaborative features using Project Server, Web Application, and SharePoint
Open the book and find:
How to maximize control with the new manual scheduling feature
Your way around the Project interface
The new Timeline and Team Planner views
Tips on assigning resources
Advice on communicating with your team
All about reports and how to use them
Scheduling help from the new Task Inspector
Learn to:
Manage project schedules with Project 2010
Work with new scheduling tools and the Ribbon interface
Assign and share resources and understand calendars
Create impressive reports

Spis treści:
Introduction.
Part I: Setting the Stage for Project.
Chapter 1: Project Management: What It Is, and Why You Should Care.
Chapter 2: The Best–Laid Plans.
Chapter 3: Mark It on Your Calendar.
Chapter 4: A Tisket, a Task Kit.
Chapter 5: Getting Your Outline in Line.
Chapter 6: Timing Is Everything.
Part II: People Who Need People.
Chapter 7: Optimizing Your Resources.
Chapter 8: What’s All This Gonna Cost?
Chapter 9: Assigning Resources to Get Things Done.
Part III: Well, It Looks Good on Paper.
Chapter 10: Fine–Tuning Your Plan.
Chapter 11: Making Your Project Look Good.
Part IV: Avoiding Disaster: Staying on Track.
Chapter 12: It All Begins with a Baseline.
Chapter 13: On the Right Track.
Chapter 14: A Project with a View: Observing Progress.
Chapter 15: You’re Behind: Now What?
Chapter 16: Spreading the News: Reporting.
Chapter 17: Getting Better All the Time.
Part V: Working with Enterprise Projects.
Chapter 18: Project Web App for the Project Manager.
Chapter 19: Project Web App for the Team Member.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 20: Ten Golden Rules of Project Management.
Chapter 21: Ten Project Management Software Products to Explore.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Nancy C. Muir has written more than 50 books on technology and business topics including Windows, Office applications, PCs, laptops, and Internet safety. She has presented workshops to Fortune 500 companies on project management and related software. Her credits include more than a dozen For Dummies books.

Okładka tylna:
In charge of a project? Manage it better with Project 2010 and this book!
If you′ve never used project management software before — or you′ve used previous versions of Project and want to master the all–new Project 2010 interface and features — this is the book for you! You′ll find the project management concepts you need to know, how Project 2010 works and how to get up to speed, what′s new, and mo st importantly, how to apply it to a real project.
What do I do with this thing? — set up Project, learn what types of input you need to provide, and begin building project plans
Be resourceful — create and assign work resources, material resources, and fixed costs, and manage resources effectively
A perfect fit — ensure your project has a high chance of success by fine–tuning your plan
Running on rails — learn to use baselines, track progress and materials, and create reports that help keep projects on track
Enterprise options — get an overview of online collaborative features using Project Server, Web Application, and SharePoint
Open the book and find:
How to maximize control with the new manual scheduling feature
Your way around the Project interface
The new Timeline and Team Planner views
Tips on assigning resources
Advice on communicating with your team
All about reports and how to use them
Scheduling help from the new Task Inspector
Learn to:
Manage project schedules with Project 2010
Work with new scheduling tools and the Ribbon interface
Assign and share resources and understand calendars
Create impressive reports