Updating Enterprise Schedule Templates Using Enterprise Schedule Templates for new projects is a highly recommended best practice. Schedule templates save a lot of time because the task structure (WBS), task dependencies, work effort and even resources can be setup in the template in advance. We like to [...]
Earned Value Analysis, For the Rest of Us We came across this succinct Microsoft TechNet article on Earned Value. Read the entire article here. Earned value is a powerful tracking and budgeting feature in Project. Despite the slew of intimidating acronyms that defines it (like AC, BCWP, [...]
Simple Technique for Bulk Editing Project Server/Online Project There are a number of apps available for bulk editing Project Server/Online project. As an alternative to using an app you can bulk edit projects by using what's called a temporary master project. Step 1) In Project Center, select [...]
Earned Value and Baselines - Microsoft Project 2013 So you want to learn about or use Earned Value and Microsoft Project. Where do you start? The 1st place is here. What you need to know You must have your current baseline set on your Project Your Resources [...]
Set the Status Date for Progress Reports Status Date, Reporting, Earned Value We spoke about setting the Status Date in our Earned Value blogs and articles. This MSFT write-up walks you through setting a Status Date. Usually, you report your project’s progress on a day you set— [...]
