Microsoft Office Project 2007 For Dummies (For Dummies (Computers)) (Paperback)

by Nancy C. Muir (Author)
Key Phrases: project summary task, base calendar template, baseline taskbar, Project Server, Microsoft Project, Network Diagram (more...)

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Product Description
Create project plans that make the most of your money and time

Get your projects on track, manage resources, and share information online

Project 2007 helps you keep your projects on track by providing sophisticated tools for building task outlines and important timing relationships; efficiently assigning people, cost, and material resources; and keeping everyone and everything on schedule. Get an overview of the benefits of Project Server and Project Web Access for communicating with your team and managing your project online.

All this on the bonus CD-ROM

• Tools for creating enhanced graphics and reports
• Strategic planning and brainstorming tools
• Project add-ons that improve your time reporting and tracking capabilities
• For details and complete system requirements, see the CD-ROM appendix.

Discover how to

• Employ the powerful new features of Project 2007
• Track down problems with Task Drivers
• Explore Project's new Visual Reports
• Get tips for saving time and money on your projects

Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

From the Back Cover
Create project plans that make the most of your money and time

Get your projects on track, manage resources, and share information online

Project 2007 helps you keep your projects on track by providing sophisticated tools for building task outlines and important timing relationships; efficiently assigning people, cost, and material resources; and keeping everyone and everything on schedule. Get an overview of the benefits of Project Server and Project Web Access for communicating with your team and managing your project online.

All this on the bonus CD-Rom

• Tools for creating enhanced graphics and reports
• Strategic planning and brainstorming tools
• Project add-ons that improve your time reporting and tracking capabilities
• For details and complete system requirements, see the CD-ROM appendix.

Discover how to

• Employ the powerful new features of Project 2007
• Track down problems with Task Drivers
• Explore Project's new Visual Reports
• Get tips for saving time and money on your projects

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Product Details

• Paperback: 408 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies (January 3, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470036516
• ISBN-13: 978-0470036518
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #23,795 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Way to Get Started, March 7, 2007

By	John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Project management on even a fairly large project is both important and difficult to accomplish without computer assistance. Microsoft Project is a full fledged project management system that is fully integrated into the Microsoft Office environment. This means that the screen looks a lot like any other Office application. There are several versions of Project, and these are described to assist in deciding what to buy.

Finally you get to the point where you have Project on your system and have gotten it started. This is a 'For Dummies' book. And it makes the assumption that you aren't dump, that you have some idea about how to use a computer and have just been assigned the task of managing a project. It begins with defining things like What Is Project Management? Then it leads you through how Project 2007 can help you keep track of things.

Of all the books I've seen, this is the one I'd recomment for the beginning user. There are some more complex reference books for advanced users, but this is the place to start. Later, if PM turns you on, you can go on to certification, the official domumentation, and so on.

A final strong reason for this book is the CD. It contains an awful lot of other software that you may find helpful for us in conjunction with Microsoft Project. Many of these are free, open source programs, but here they all are, and they all work.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Way to Get Started with Project, December 30, 2006

By	A novice (AZ) - See all my reviews

This book is a great help to anybody who has to get up to speed with Project quickly. It provides a good foundation in project management basics, and offers the best way to implement your project using the software. I especially liked the advice for fine-tuning your project plan and then making adjustments to help stay on track as your project goes forward. I'd definitely recommend this to newcomers to Project or those who want to get into Project 2007 features quickly.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just What I Needed To Get Up to Speed, December 30, 2006

By	Sam - See all my reviews

I started a new job last month and my employer requires me to use Microsoft Project. I grabbed this book and sat down with it over a weekend. By Monday morning I was able to get into the software, start to build a project, and ask intelligent questions about Project of my boss. I'm sure I'll take advantage of all the great advice about keeping my project in line as I get deeper into my projects at work over the next few months. Great way to get going fast!