Introduction

Microsoft Office Project 2003

Microsoft Project is a tool that helps you plan and control your project. This software can help you create Gantt Charts, network diagrams, resource histograms and budgets. It will provide reports tailored to your needs and allow you to depict the progress of your project. The strengths of the software are:

• The ease of use for novice users as well as for power users

• The flexibility in scheduling and re-scheduling

• The powerful reporting features

  With Project 2003 you can extract almost any information from the project database and present it in concise reports.

• The collaboration features

  These features help the project manager communicate with team members via the Internet, which is ideal for international project teams. You will need Project Server for this.

Project 2003 is a powerful tool and, like other tools, requires knowledge and skill to use correctly. The software is not a magic bean that will grow a successful project by itself. Experience has taught me that a successful project results from the combination of executive support, competent project management, a committed team and the right tools.