Church Conversion

[Gary]

As a Property Developer it is pretty important to finish projects as quickly
as possible with the most efficient application of resources.. At present I
have been contracting in professionals to oversee such tasks. I have read as
much information as can be reasonably expected on MS Project, but still not
really sure if it will be usable for my circumstances.

Would it be a product that :

1: A none professional could use.
2. Work within my parameters. Employees, contractors, tools & plant
equipment, suppliers and delivery times etc.
3. Provide a critical work schedule path to minimise time or a minimal cost
route?

Thanks in anticipation

Gary

Charminster

 

[Mark Durrenberger]

My opinion - others are likely to disagree but I base my comments on about
10 years (on and off) with the tools

Project has quite a learning curve. If you have time to come up the curve
then sure go for it.

If you are new to project management in general, then stay away. It won't
make you a project manager.

If, on the other hand, you've been running projects for a while and are
comfortable with MS Office apps (excel) give it a shot. But don't buy it.
Borrow a copy to play around with.

Frankly, based on your post, I would stay away from Project and Use Excel
(the number one "PM" tool on the market - more people use Excel to manage
projects than use MS Project)

Another thing, the resource planning part of project is on the later part of
the learning curve...

Mark



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Mark Durrenberger, PMP
Principal, Oak Associates, Inc, www.oakinc.com
"Advancing the Theory and Practice of Project Management"
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The nicest thing about NOT planning is that failure
comes as a complete surprise and is not preceded by
a period of worry and depression.

- Sir John Harvey-Jones

 

[Sean]

Gary:

Mark is absolutely spot on. I grew up in the
construction business, so I understand your situation.
Project will do everything you're looking to do, but it
requires a huge commitment to learn the real "stuff." I
would also advise you to work with Excel and do it the
old fashioned way.

Good luck!

 

[Gary]

Mark, Sean,

Far more useful knowledge was imparted in those two replies than in several
hours of reading around the subject. Many thanks to both of you.

Gary