Using Microsoft Project [Paperback]by Tim PyronThis book is OUT OF PRINT You may be able to find a copy at ABE Books Description of Using Microsoft ProjectSpecial Edition Using Microsoft Project 2002 gives the reader direct answers about how to put a project schedule together with this best-selling project management software. It's organized to follow the project cycle of initializing and developing a plan, implementing the plan, tracking and analyzing progress, adjusting to changes and unforeseen events, and preparing the final reports. The reader will find step-by-step procedures for using Project's features, plus help with common problems.Title Information
Write a review of this book Customer Reviews from AmazonAbout Tim PyronTimothy W. Pyron, Ph.D., is the editor of Woody's Project Watch, a free newsletter for Project users that has more than 40,000 subscribers. To subscribe, go to www.woodyswatch.com. Tim is also an independent consultant and trainer for Microsoft Project users. His first book was Que's Using Microsoft Project 3.0 (1991), and he has revised and expanded the book for each release of Project since then (including Special Edition Using Microsoft Project 98 and Special Edition Using Microsoft Project 2000). He also authored Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Project 98 in 24 Hours and Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Project 2000 in 24 Hours. His books have sold well over a quarter-million copies not including all the translations into other languages. Earlier in his career Tim was an economics professor and a professional classical musician. Tim is the lead author for this book, and in addition to his own assignments (primarily the scheduling engine chapters, tracking, and earned value analysis), he also collaborated with the other authors on the chapters they wrote or revised. Ira Brown is the executive vice president, chief technology officer, and co-founder of Project Assistants, Inc., a Premier Microsoft Project partner and solution provider specializing in training, consulting, and custom software development for Microsoft Project. He has extensive project management and application development experience, and he is recognized as a leading authority in developing custom solutions for Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Server. This Microsoft Project 2002 book represents Ira's third appearance in Que's Special Edition series. Ira, his wife Diane, and their two children, Tara and Joey, reside in Wilmington, Delaware. Ira can be contacted by phone at 800-642-9259 or email at ibrown@projectassistants.com. For more information about Project Assistants, visit www.projectassistants.com. Ira wrote the chapter Publishing Projects on the Web, which is available on the Web site for this book, www.quepublishing.com. Tobin Toby Brown, PMP (tbrown@glenridgegroup.com), is a full-time consultant and instructor who specializes in project management, information systems, and curriculum development. He has over 10 years' experience as a presenter, consultant, team builder, and project manager. Currently, he is a partner with The Glenridge Group (www.glenridgegroup.com), an Atlanta-based organization dedicated to full-time project management services, training, and technology implementations. As a consultant, Toby is a recognized expert in the strategic implementation of project management software as well as the selection, installation, and application of project management software. He frequently consults with organizations to create customized methods of product, service, and system development. When he's not instructing or consulting, Toby is an FAA commercial-certified hot air balloon pilot who flies at select weekend events for Microsoft, The Weather Channel, and Home & Garden Television/Food Network. Toby authored the Best Practice Tips in the book and also revised Chapter 3, Setting Up a Project Document. Jack Dahlgren has worked in several different fields that require extensive use of project scheduling tools and has acquired an understanding of the many different ways they can be applied. He would like to thank his wife and children for their understanding during the writing of his contribution to this book. He frequently shares his knowledge on the Microsoft newsgroups and has received Microsoft's MVP designation for his contributions. Jack can be reached by email at JackD@masamiki.com and runs a Web site with tips and tricks for using project at http://masamiki.com/project. Jack authored the chapter Using Visual Basic with Project 2002, which is available on the book's Web site, www |
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