Hammock Tasks
An Oldie but Goodie: Create a Hammock Task
Background Over the years, I have found a common need for many project managers is to create a task in their Microsoft Project schedule that spans the entire timeframe of the project, from the Start d...
Do’s and Don’ts: Using Hammock Tasks
Every so often I’m asked to reproduce a project management technique in Microsoft Project that isn’t a named feature in the software. Such is the case with “hammock” tasks. A h...
Beyond Macros – Customizing Microsoft Project for Non-Techies
Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs): This Webinar is eligible for 1 PMI® PDU in the Technical Category of the Talent Triangle. Event Description: Recording and ed...
Certificate Series: Beyond Macros – Customizing Microsoft Project for Non-Techies Part 1
Watch Session 2 Project Management Institute (PMI)® Professional Development Units (PDUs): This Webinar is eligible for 2 PMI® PDU’s in the Technical Project Management talent triangle ca...
Understanding Task Types: Don’t Get Frustrated!
The sophistication of Microsoft Project can sometimes lead to confusion among users, especially when it comes to understanding task types. This guide aims to break down the task types in Microsoft Pro...
Scheduling Master: Finish to Start Successors
In addition to creating schedule logic the way people ordinarily perform their business activities, it’s important from a scheduling logic perspective to also include at least one Finish-To-Star...