It is possible to print a nice hierarchical Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) chart of your Microsoft Project schedule by using Critical Tools, Inc. WBS Schedule Pro software. The WBS is an important project management tool
Modeling Cure Time in Microsoft Project
It is possible to model cure time delays in Microsoft Project using an elapsed time lag. But to better document the reason for the delay model the cure time as a task with a unique cure time calendar
Microsoft Project and Task Calendars
Microsoft Project schedules tasks based on the project calendar, but it is possible to define a unique calendar specific to a task situation. These are called task calendars. Typically, most work on a project is performed using the same
Microsoft Project and the Start No Earlier Than Constrained Milestone
Start No Earlier Than (SNET) constraints in Microsoft Project are helpful for modeling external constraints, such as delivery of material. But you may want to add a constrained milestone to properly assign accountability for delivery related schedule slippage
Color-Coded Task Roll-up Summary Gantt Bars in Microsoft Project
Many new Microsoft Project users find it difficult to distinguish between Gantt bar tasks rolled up at the summary level. If this is something that you’re experiencing, then you may want to color-code the rolled up tasks
Documenting Positive Lag in Microsoft Project
In previous blogs we’ve discussed positive lags which should be only used in a limited way and, if used, should come with a note of explaining it’s use. Here we look at how to add graphics and text to the Microsoft Project Gantt chart to document a positive lag
Managing Weather Stoppages in Schedules
“How do I account for weather stoppages in my project schedule?” This question comes up a lot, particularly from those folks who work in areas of business where weather conditions can reap havoc upon your beautifully crafted project schedule. The answer to mitigating weather stoppages can be
Rollup Gantt Bars in Microsoft Project
Many times stakeholders want to view high level summary reports that display outlines of the underlying tasks. Good news…Microsoft Project 2013 has this capability
Microsoft Project and Schedule Milestones
Schedules are a valuable tool that support project time and cost optimization and tracking efforts. Additionally, schedules also guide stakeholders through the complexities of the project. Milestones, in particular, are a scheduling feature that helps navigate
Microsoft Project Status Date Primavera P6 Professional Data Date and Updating Schedules
Recently I wrote a blog on the advantages of Primavera P6 Professional over Microsoft Project. Although not definitively listed as an advantage, I mentioned in passing Primavera P6’s more structured interface for schedule progression as a possible P6 advantage to