Understanding task relationships in MS Project Part 3
Different scheduling relationships Many schedulers simply link tasks due to the assumption that they will perform task A, upon completion commence task B and so on. Again this is using a resource constraint and is a short sighted view. As discussed in Understanding task relationships Part 2, we should only create task dependence based upon […]
Understanding task relationships in MS Project Part 2
Scheduling Constraints Linking from part 1 of this article, what answers did you get? If you haven’t read part 1– stop cheating- go back and complete the exercise. The answers will vary based upon the logic you have used. In short there is no one correct answer, real life project management is the same. Each […]
Understanding task relationships in MS Project Part 1
Different relationships in MS Project Part 1 Microsoft Project makes a few default assumptions, one of the more annoying ones is setting tasks to manually schedule rather than defaulting to automatic mode. But there are others which are less noticeable and which many project managers should really check if they are the best choice. In […]
Project Managing the New Year
With the new year practically upon us there’s no better time to discuss the age old issue of setting objectives. Prior to midnight millions of people will count down to a new year already filled with promises and expectations, but for how many will those expectations be realised? The truth of the matter (well according […]
Tips for lessons learned
Tips for lessons learned in Project Management Do it The excuse of “there isn’t enough time” has long expired. The rationale behind this is the premise that it takes longer to study the challenges of others than to actively experience the same situation and solve it for yourself- clearly this has been dismissed. It doesn’t […]
Who is the client?
Who is the client? Easy enough question or so I would have thought. It’s one of my standard questions when conducting Project Management Training. What often comes next is ….. silence. After a bit of encouragement the responses start to flow, many with little confidence in their answers. Know who your client is and be […]
What does a Project Manager do?
What is a Project Manager and what does a Project Manager do? A Project Manager’s role will differ based upon the size, nature, complexity and the industry in which the project is being implemented. However in broad terms a Project Manager is responsible for the successful implementation of the project to achieve agreed objectives. In […]
How much does a Project Manager Earn?
What does a Project Manager earn? Identifying the earning capacity of a Project Manager is much like asking the length of a piece of string. It’s varied and pay is very much linked to the complexity, return and industry in which the project is being run. Whilst a junior Project Manager should earn around $50,000 […]
What is Project Management
What is Project Management? Project Management is the effort expanded to yield the successful delivery of the project’s outcomes. It is usually defined as staged process whereby a project is initiated, planned, executed, controlled and reviewed. However Project Management is far more involved; it is the coordination of an integrated range of knowledge and skill […]
What is a Project?
What is a Project? There are many ways to define a project; the most adopted are: A project is a temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product, service, or result. PMBOK v6 ¨A project consists of a unique set of processes consisting of coordinated and controlled activities with start and end dates, performed to […]
Manual Vs Auto Scheduling in MS Project
Manual Scheduling or Automatic Scheduling ? A Microsoft Project Question OK so I recently made a nice video for a corporate client which can be found on In essence MS Project has two options for scheduling: Manual and Automatic. These can be found in the Task Mode column. By default (and I suggest you change […]