PRINCE2 Planning & Control Using Microsoft Project Updated for Microsoft Office Project 2007

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by: Paul E Harris

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With 5 years experience as a RINCE2 trainer I consider that PRINCE2TM Planning and Control Using Microsoft® Project 2007 is a timely publication addressing the increasing use of the PRINCE2 as a corporate project management method or Framework. Outside of major engineering organizations Microsoft® Project is probably the most widely used project scheduling tool in use today. It is also a fact that many users never receive formal training in the use of the application with the result that the power and flexibility of Microsoft® Project is rarely fully utilized. The PRINCE2 method requires good planning to facilitate resource management, progress tracking and control. Paul Harris manual unlocks the power and versatility of Microsoft® Project with a logical presentation of the tool in the context of a PRINCE2 project scenario. He clearly identifies the areas where Microsoft® Project supports the PRINCE2 method and is equally candid in addressing areas of weakness, but he always proposes a workaround. This is particularly so in dealing with PRINCE2s product-based-planning approach. Chapters I found very useful were those on understanding dependencies, formulating reports and on tracking progress. The mix of information and exercises is very good and this book will be very useful as a day-to-day reference for every project manager. --Leo Farrely, PRINCE2 Practitioner and Trainer www.codarra.com.au

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This book is primarily a Microsoft Project book and designed to teach project management professionals, who understand the PRINCE2 methodology, to use Microsoft Project to plan and control a PRINCE2 projects. It identifies which PRINCE2 processes may be handled with Microsoft Project and how the software may be effectively used to manage a project. The book is based on Microsoft Project 2007, but may be used with Microsoft Project 2003, 2002 or 2000 as the book outlines the differences between the versions. This book was written for people who understand PRINCE2 and are learning to utilize Microsoft Project in a PRINCE2 environment. The book focuses on Microsoft Project but describes which PRINCE2 processes many be managed with Microsoft Project. It shows the user how to plan and progress projects created within the software package to an intermediate level and stays focused on explaining how to use Microsoft Project to plan and control projects by: - Explains in plain English and in a logical sequence the steps required to create and maintain a schedule. - Highlights the sources of information and methods that should be employed to produce a realistic and useful project schedule. - Presents workable solutions to real day to day planning and scheduling problems and contains practical advice on how to set up the software and import data. - Showing practical ways that Microsoft Project may be used to manage programmes, portfolios and projects in a PRINCE2 environment. - Each subject is covered in one chapter and the reader does not have to flick backwards and forwards through the book to read about a complete subject. - Explains some of the important difference between Microsoft Project and other scheduling software making it easier to convert from other software. - Explains some of the more difficult calculations in plain English, that are often omitted in other books, and concentrates on the core functions required to plan and schedule a project in a single project environment. - Providing command lists at the start of each chapter as a quick reference. - Providing a comprehensive index of all topics. This publication is ideal for a person who would like to quickly gain an understanding of how the software operates and explains how the software differs from other software thus making it ideal for people who wish to convert from other products. The book was written so it may be used as: - A self teach book, or - A user guide/reference book, or - A handout for a 2 day training course.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Paul Harris holds an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering obtained in the UK and is
a Certified Cost Engineer through AACEI International, a PRINCE2 Registered
Practitioner, an Approved PRINCE2 Trainer and a "Managing Successful
Programmes" Registered Practitioner. He has worked in the project controls
industry for a number of years and has assisted many companies in a range of
industries to set up and run project controls systems. His Melbourne, Australia
based company, Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd, offers project controls consulting and
training services world wide with a strong focus on Microsoft Project and Primavera
software.
CUSTOMIZATION FOR
TRAINING COURSES
Training organisations or companies who wish to conduct their own training may
have the book tailored to suit their requirements. This may be achieved by
removing, reordering or adding content to the book and by writing their own
exercises. Please contact the author to discuss this service.
AUTHOR'S COMMENT As a project controls consultant I have used a number of planning and scheduling
software packages for the management of a range of project types and sizes. The
first books I published were user guides/training manuals for Primavera SureTrak®,
P3® and Microsoft Project users. These were well received by professional project
managers and schedulers, so I decided to turn my attention to developing a book
for PRINCE2 Practitioners using Microsoft Project. This book follows the same
proven layout of my previous books. I trust this book will assist you in
understanding how to use Microsoft Project on your PRINCE2 projects.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Introduction
2 Creating a Project Plan
3 Creating Projects and Setting up the Software
4 Navigating Around the Screen
5 Defining Calendars
6 Adding Tasks
7 Organizing Tasks Using Outlining
8 Formatting the Display
9 Adding Task Dependencies
10 Network Diagram View
11 Constraints
12 Filters
13 Views, Tables and Details
14 Printing and Reports
15 Tracking Progress
16 Grouping Tasks, Outline Codes and WBS
17 Options
18 Creating Resources
19 Assigning Resources and Costs to Tasks
20 Resource Histograms, Tables, S-Curves & Leveling
21 Statusing Projects with Resources
22 Tools and Techniques for Scheduling
23 What Is New In Microsoft Project
24 Items Not Covered in This Book
25 Appendix 1 - Screens Used To Create Views
26 Index
BOOK REVIEWS
With 5 years experience as a PRINCE2 trainer I consider that 'PRINCE2TM Planning and Control Using
Microsoft® Project 2007' is a timely publication addressing the increasing use of the PRINCE2 as a corporate
project management method or framework. Outside of major engineering organizations Microsoft® Project is
probably the most widely used project scheduling tool in use today. It is also a fact that many users never
receive formal training in the use of the application with the result that the power and flexibility of Microsoft®
Project is rarely fully utilized.
The PRINCE2 method requires good planning to facilitate resource management, progress tracking and control.
Paul Harris' manual unlocks the power and versatility of Microsoft® Project with a logical presentation of the tool
in the context of a PRINCE2 project scenario. He clearly identifies the areas where Microsoft® Project supports
the PRINCE2 method and is equally candid in addressing areas of weakness, but he always proposes a workaround.
This is particularly so in dealing with PRINCE2s product-based-planning approach.
Chapters I found very useful were those on understanding dependencies, formulating reports and on tracking
progress. The mix of information and exercises is very good and this book will be very useful as a day-to-day
reference for every project manager.
Leo Farrely, PRINCE2 Practitioner and Trainer
Codarra Advanced Systems Pty Ltd
www.codarra.com.au
Microsoft Project is a very powerful tool to support project managers planning and managing a project. As a
Microsoft Project user and instructor, I have developed a deep respect for the capabilities of the product. Paul
Harris has created a book that takes project management professionals through Microsoft Project in a sequence
of workshops that ensures that Microsoft Project is setup correctly and information is managed in a logical order.
The case study and the screen shots bring the product to life in a very simple and practical way.
Paul has also integrated the principles of PRINCE2(tm) both in providing a context for using Microsoft Project and
demonstrating these concepts in the workshops. Overall, I recommend this approach to learning MS Project.
Bruce McNaughton
Director, Customer Driven Solutions Limited
http://www.process-aide.com or http://www.processassets.com