Microsoft® Project expert Sam Huffman gives us the do’s and don’ts of Project. Each of these 9 videos shows a different problem that Project users may face and demonstrates how to solve that problem. From organizing your outline to leveling resources, Sam Huffman shares his techniques for getting the job done right. Join MPUG to access full-length, live webinar training sessions and hundreds more on-demand.
In this recording Sam shows us all about assigning resources to summary tasks. “It is easier to assign a group of people to work on a group of tasks rather than individually assigning them.” Using this method has its benefits but it can also cause problems, both are highlighted in this short clip.
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Click the links below to see more videos in Sam Huffman‘s Microsoft® Project Do’s and Don’ts series
Using Elapsed Durations for Team Schedules
Constraining Activities
Organizing Project Tasks Incorrectly
Inadequate Baselining
Scheduling Projects as Late as Possible
Incorrect Calendar Association
Leveling Resources Without Analysis
Including Summary Tasks in Project Sequencing
Sam Huffman
Nice comment on the article and great cautionary note to everyone using Project at any level of expertise. Just don’t assign resources to summary tasks!