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...

Ask the Experts: Hammock Tasks

Danielle of McLeansboro, IL asks: I hire flat amount contractors to perform multiple tasks. What is the best way to keep track of the schedule and the contract costs? We know that the contract amount ...

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...