Micro$oft Project is a tool for implementing project management principles and practices that can help you succeed. That’s why this book provides not only the information about which buttons to press and where to type project dates but also the conceptual framework to make computerized project management work for you.
This book strives to offer real-world examples of projects from many industries and disciplines. You’ll see yourself and your own projects somewhere in this book. A wealth of tips and advice show you how to address, control, and overcome real-world constraints.
You will benefit most from this book if you have at least a basic understanding of the Windows environment, have mastered standard Windows software conventions, and are comfortable using a mouse. But beyond that, you need only the desire to succeed as a project manager, which this book will help you do.
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