Creating a Plan Set project start date and default calendar Open the Project Information dialog and choose the required settings. Select Project tab – Project Information. NOTE: DO NOT SET THE STATUS DATE. Do this only when you update the plan from information from timesheets. Enter project custom field information (Project Server Only) To fill … Continue reading Planning in Project 2013 – The Important Steps
Category: Project
ProjectTip: W = Window
#ProjectTip: W = Window - split your window to see two views at the same time
ProjectTip: V = Visual Reports
#ProjectTip: V = Visual Reports - don't spend hours analysing your data, create a pivot chart or visio diagram in seconds
ProjectTip: T = for Team Planner
#ProjectTip: T = for Team Planner - In Project 2010 use the Team Planner view to drag and drop assignments to resolve overallocations
ProjectTip: S = Save
#ProjectTip: S = Save - save regularly to keep your plan and efforts secure - multi step undo isn't always sufficient
ProjectTip: R = Resources
#ProjectTip: R = Resources - don't forget material, cost and budget resource types
ProjectTip: P = Prepare
#ProjectTip: P = Prepare - gather your information before starting your plan
ProjectTip: P = Project
#ProjectTip: P = Project - an endeavour with a clear beginning and end to create a unique offering NOT a cycle
ProjectTip: O = Outdent
#ProjectTip: O = Outdent - changes level of the task in the outline, moves it to the left a step, promotes it, …
ProjectTip: N = Notes
#ProjectTip: N = Notes - Add notes to tasks, resources and assignments to document planning or record actual events