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Microsoft Project Trivia Question

For Microsoft Project experts and newbies alike, I have a trivia question for you… Which animal is used in the name of a feature in Microsoft Project? Please submit your answers in the comments attached to this post. Hungry for more? Would you like to learn more about how to effectively use Microsoft Project, Microsoft Project Read more about Microsoft Project Trivia Question[…]

Reaping the Benefits of a Project Scheduling Tool

How many times have you heard the saying: “garbage in is garbage out”? When wanting to benefit from the capabilities a project scheduling tool can bring, this clever phrase defiantely applies. Take for instance, the enhanced reporting features of Microsoft Project 2013. It now offers a powerful, graphical reporting platform (as opposed to the black and Read more about Reaping the Benefits of a Project Scheduling Tool[…]

Adding a new Project Web App Account in Microsoft Project Pro

1. Double click on Microsoft Project Pro, in the Login pop-up window choose the Profile option of Computer then click OK.​ 2. When the screen below appears press the ESC button on your keyboard. 3. Click on the File tab. 4. Click on Info. 5. Under the Info section, click on “Manage Accounts”. 6. In the “Project Web App Accounts” pop-up window click on “Add”. Read more about Adding a new Project Web App Account in Microsoft Project Pro[…]

Deleting Projects from Project Online or Project Server (PPM 2013)

This blog is relevant to any Microsoft PPM environment.  This demonstration uses Microsoft PPM 2013 but the process is exactly the same for Project Server 2010. As a PPM 2013 administrator it may become necessary from time to time to remove projects from your PPM environment.  For example, someone creates a project by mistake or Read more about Deleting Projects from Project Online or Project Server (PPM 2013)[…]

Creating an Unusual Scheduling Calendar in Microsoft Project

In the Microsoft Answers User Forum dedicated to Microsoft Project, a fellow user asked if there is a way to create a recurring calendar that would show a resource is available for 5 days, unavailable for 5 days and keep repeating. This is an unusual scheduling calendar for sure but the answer to the question is Read more about Creating an Unusual Scheduling Calendar in Microsoft Project[…]

What’s better than Thanksgiving, Football & Black Friday? 25% off Training!

PEOPLE ARE TALKING Don’t just take our word for it. Our clients agree we’re making their lives easier and advancing their careers—one class at a time. “EPMA helped us to come up with a structured training curriculum that we could roll out to all of our Project Managers around the world.Their trainers were very flexible when fitting into Read more about What’s better than Thanksgiving, Football & Black Friday? 25% off Training![…]

Key Steps Every Company Should Know When Launching a PMO (Part 5)

For companies wanting to establish a PMO within their organization, there are a number of things to think about prior to implementation. In the first four parts of this discussion I spoke about: Planning the Transition Creating a PMO Governance Identifying and Developing Project Managers Creating a Project Methodology Stage 5 – Creating a Resource Management Read more about Key Steps Every Company Should Know When Launching a PMO (Part 5)[…]

Key Steps Every Company Should Know When Launching a PMO (Part 4)

So far, I discussed the first three stages a company should follow in order to establish a PMO within the organization: Planning the Transition Creating a PMO Governance Identifying and Developing Project Managers Stage 4 – Creating a Project Methodology Now let’s focus on Creating a Project Methodology that fits the company’s culture. In order Read more about Key Steps Every Company Should Know When Launching a PMO (Part 4)[…]