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For many people, learning how to use Project means learning the basics of project management at the same time. The two go hand-in-hand. This overview points you to information about understanding project management and how to use those concepts in Project. |
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History of project management
Did you know that Gantt Charts have been around for over a hundred years? Bet you didn't. The discipline of project management has evolved and been refined for longer than you might suspect.
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The theory behind the techniques you use as a modern project manager has been influenced by over a century's worth of scientific, social, and business methodologies. |
Project management basics
In a nutshell, project management is the discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to complete a specific goal. And then everything goes wrong. The following articles can arm you with the basics to manage a project and deal with the problems that come up.
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Learn about all the phases of successful project management, including project initiation, planning, and long-term management. |
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Get the step-by-step basics for starting a new project. |
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No matter how normal or different your project is, you cannot escape the triangle of time, money, and scope. Learn to use it to your advantage. |
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Phases, processes, portfolios... Project management terminology can be overwhelming, but this article can help keep you on track. |
Connect with other Project users
Experienced project managers and Microsoft Project users can be the most useful resource for a new project manager. There are many methods of joining the community and finding answers to your questions.
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Visit the Project Community Forum to find answers to common questions and discuss Project-related topics. |
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Let the designers of Project offer opinions and insights into Microsoft Project is and where it is going. |
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Collaborate, share and learn from Project experts. |
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Let friends and fans on Microsoft Project’s Facebook page help you understand Project and the basics of project management. |
