Category: Microsoft Project
My thoughts, ramblings and learnings on the Microsoft Project products, including desktop and web versions and other supporting apps like Microsoft Planner and Microsoft Lists on SharePoint.
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How to create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
A well-crafted Work Breakdown Structure can be invaluable on a project. Follow this short step-by-step guide on how to create a basic Work Breakdown Structure for your next project. I create a WBS as soon as possible, preferably while the sales team is still busy proposing the solution to a client. Using the approach I… Continue reading
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What is the difference between duration, work, effort, hours, and man-days?
I come from the Microsoft Project world, where schedules are built using duration and work. However, team members often refer to effort, hours, or my pet peeve “man-days”. What are all of these, and how do they compare? My nonprofessional definitions are summarized as follows, with examples below: Duration – the amount of time it… Continue reading