Summary tasks and milestones in Microsoft Project -- a software application for managing business projects -- can seem like the same thing, but they have a much different impact on the long-term goals ...

For straightforward, competent project management and scheduling, readers say Microsoft Project fits the bill. Its easy integration with the rest of the Microsoft Office suite, easy-to-use Gantt ...

Managing a project can sometimes feel like juggling too many balls at once—deadlines, resources, tasks, and unexpected challenges all competing for your attention. If you’ve ever found yourself ...

In the project management world, critical tasks are the jobs your team must complete to finish a project. The critical path is the sequence of critical tasks, identifying which order to complete them ...

If you're new to Microsoft Project, be sure to check out part one of our Microsoft Project tutorial series. Today, we examine task types and how Project calculates Work, Duration, and Units. What is ...

Managing a project can often feel like juggling a dozen spinning plates—each with its own deadlines, resources, and dependencies. Whether you’re leading a small team or tackling a large-scale ...

Amy Nichol Smith spent more than 20 years working as a journalist for TV and newspapers before transitioning to software and hardware product reviews for consumers and small businesses. She has been ...