Create and manage a project from scratch
This video explains how to create and manage a project from scratch. It begins by creating a new project, renaming it, and setting a goal with a description, start date, and target completion date. Projects can be broken into tasks, which are planned work with estimated durations and assignments. Tasks can be sequenced using predecessors, and the project status can be set to “Current” to notify the team and include it in reports.
Key takeaways
- Creating a Project: Start by creating a new project, renaming it, and setting a goal, description, start date, and target completion date.
- Breaking Down Work: Divide the project into individual tasks, estimate durations, assign responsibilities, and sequence tasks using predecessors.
- Handling Issues: Manage unexpected issues by converting them into tasks, moving them to another project, or marking them as “Won’t Resolve.”
- Adjusting Timelines: Adding tasks may affect the project timeline, but overlapping tasks can help maintain the original completion date.
- Completion Criteria: A project is considered complete when all tasks are finished and any issues are resolved. Beginners should start with simple projects and gradually explore advanced features.
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