Microsoft Project Server – Start Off on the Right Foot Oliver Gildersleeve , ogilders@sbcglobal.net , 650-283-5398

1. Microsoft Project Server – Start Off on the Right FootOliver Gildersleeve, ogilders@sbcglobal.net, 650-283-5398 Needs • Strategic alignment • Through-put gains • Resource Management • Capacity planning Proj. Server Guidance • PS 2003 deployment • Staff: P.S. Administrator • Define strategies • Set priorities • Customize PS • Stagger project starts Impediments • Update frustration • Estimating method • Actuals missed • No risk scheduling • Multi-tasking • Agile excuse • Value of a day • Next product date Confusions • MS Project; • Specific vs template • Tasks vs Activities • Date vs Predecessor • Durations vs Work • Model vs reality • Tools vs Processes • Project Server (PS): • Not out-of-box tool • Bus. Analysis missed • Project overloads MS Project Guidance • Learn “Task types” • Use templates • Process steps • Predecessors - All • Use Deadlines • Align to Timesheets • Add Buffers (3) • Add Contingency • Read “Leveling” Help PM PM SIG – Lightning Rounds

2. WinningSchedules, LLC You drive your business with projects. Effective schedules drive project success! What we do: • Assessments • Project Management Environment • Scheduling Skills • Specific Project Schedules • Schedule templates • Consulting • Preparation for Project Server • Schedule Development • Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) • Schedule template development • Training • Microsoft Project • Project Server for Project Managers • Project Governance • Coaching • Schedule development • Project schedule recovery What you get: • Improved visibility • Higher quality deliverables • Happier customers • Better internal coordination • Better budgeting • Improved strategic planning • Less chaos! What we are: • Specialists in Scheduling with Microsoft Project • Project Management Professionals (PMP) • Microsoft Certified Technical Specialists (MCTS) • Contact Us: • 650-238-5398 • ogilders@sbcglobal.net PM PM SIG – Lightning Rounds