Microsoft Project 2007: A Practical Approach

Written by a Microsoft employee and one of only a handful of Project MVPs, this book examines Microsoft Project 2007 the most significant release since 2000 which boasts a new user interface and a myriad of new features. It uses real-world examples from product development/R&D, IT/IT governance, and Quality/Six Sigma. It places special focus on the four primary objects of Microsoft Project: projects, resources, tasks, and assignments then brings each factor together to show how to build full-blown project plans. It covers the many new features in Project 2007, as well as project planning, dynamic scheduling, and resource management. It discusses tracking and updating progress, reporting, optimizing project schedules, and managing multiple projects.