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  Microsoft Project Server 2002 Rolls Out at HQ  
 
  Did you know that every year $75 billion is spent on failed projects in the U.S., and the greatest contributor to project failure is poor project management? On the other hand, it's shown that world-class organizations complete nearly 90 percent of their projects within 10 percent of budget and time estimates. How do they do it? What's the key to successful project management?    Full Story  
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Detailed Training Manuals
Offered by Microsoft, these manuals contain detailed information about Project Server 2002 by user role. They are very complete and may be too detailed for some users. If you like to know all the "bells and whistles" these documents are for you.
 
"How to" Manuals
Created for Team Members, Project Managers and System Administrators. These manuals contain the basics of what you need to know by user role. These manuals are an introduction to the tool and are recommended for people who have limited time.
 
Computer Based Training
Work Force Development has updated its CBT selection with two course offerings:
You can register for the on-line training classes through the Learning Network.
 
Instructor Lead Class

Current Class Offerings

  • Program Management – A group session with new Program Managers and their Project Managers, including;
    • Project Manager’s – Application Sign on, Loading Projects to the Enterprise, Resource assignments & Status Reporting
    • Program Managers – Master Project Plan Creation, Status Reporting
    • Process Discussions for Managing Program
  • Project Managers CSR-101557– A detailed review of the product from a Project Managers Perspective
  • Project Team Training – A group session for new Project Teams, including;
    • Team Members – Sign on to the tool, Detailed Review of WEB Access Options,
    • On Hands training with the Project Manager and Team Members on the collaborative options in the tool (Task Entry, Email Notifications, Issues, Status Reports & Document Library)
  • One on One Classes for Project or Program Managers who would like to have more training on MS Project, launching a new Project or Program or a refresher on the tool

    Training dates - Plato in Building 3

 
  •  Project Managers Class
  • Instructure Lead Classes are on hold at this time
  
 
Computer Books
The StorageTek Library has purchased the book "Project 2002 Bible" and is offering it to StorageTek employees. The book is a great reference, but very detailed. It is recommended for Project Managers who want to understand the detailed workings of MS Project.
 
     
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  3rd Party Applications  
 
  Product flexibility with third party applications.  
 
 

Parkinson’s Law – The amount of time applied to perform work, expands to meet the estimate

 
 
This site was last updated on 03/10/200 by RJH.