Resource Pools

Critical Path Modeling Using Microsoft Project: Lesson 1 – Estimating Resources and Using Resource Calendars Transcription

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Sam Bell’s course, Critical Path Modeling Using Microsoft Project (Lesson 1: Estimating Resources and Using Resource Calendars), being provide...

MPUG’s Most Popular Articles of 2017

MPUG visitors pick their favorite reads of the year… #1: PMP Prep: Decision Tree Analysis in Risk Management By Satya Narayan Dash #2: 5 Things to Know about Microsoft Project Baselines By Erik ...

Deep Dive into Microsoft Project Resource Pools: 5 Gotchas

In this article about resource pools, you’ll learn about a potential danger while swimming around in resource pools and hear about all the known gotchas I have run across in my dealings with res...

Deep Dive into Microsoft Project Resource Pools: How to Build Them

In part 2 of this series, we follow a step-by-step process for creating a resource pool in Microsoft Project. Use this tutorial to create a new resource pool, and then attach that pool to a set of pro...

Deep Dive into Microsoft Project Resource Pools: What They Are and Why They’re Useful

Adding a resource pool into your Microsoft Project workflow is like adding a cherry to the top of an ice cream sundae (or more specifically in this case on top of the Project files you’re mainta...

Travel Companion Wanted: Must Do Microsoft Project

As a busy international project planner, if I were to write an advert on Lonely Planet or Craigslist today for a traveling companion, it might read something like this: “Looking to travel the wo...

The four quadrants of projects are: 1. Regulatory, compliance, and safety 2. New capabilities 3. Risk mitigation 4. Sustain (replacement) The first quadrant is about compliance with laws, regulations, and safety requirements. This includes obtaining permits, meeting environmental standards, and ensuring the safety of workers and the public. The second quadrant is about developing new capabilities that will give the organization a competitive advantage. This includes investing in research and development, acquiring new technologies, and developing new products and services. The third quadrant is about mitigating risks that could threaten the organization's operations or reputation. This includes developing contingency plans, investing in security measures, and conducting risk assessments. The fourth quadrant is about sustaining the organization's operations by replacing old or outdated assets. This includes investing in maintenance and repairs, as well as acquiring new equipment and facilities.

Project Management in the Cloud

Gaining Business Value through Collaboration, Quicker Startup, added Security, and Accessibility Today’s current economic situation presents challenges for businesses of all sizes in every industry, e...