Book: Microsoft Project and Project Server

Project and portfolio management for project managers, team members, resource managers, and executives with Microsoft Project — our best-selling book (available in German) on project management with Microsoft Project and Project Server

The Microsoft Project* handbook as an eBook (in German)

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Practical tips for MS Project: the audience-oriented handbook

What is Microsoft Project 2019/2021/2024*, and how can I use it successfully even as a new user? In this manual (written in German), experienced professionals explain everything you need to know about the project management system: Renke Holert is the head of Holert GmbH, which specializes in the implementation of project and portfolio management apps. He explains the necessary functions in an easy-to-understand way and uses best practices to describe the best approach for the different target groups. The focus is on the most important core processes and the related basic knowledge – avoiding frustration.

• Seventh, updated edition of the standard reference for practical use
• Solutions for common operating errors
• Compact and field-tested: step-by-step instructions showing the proven path
• Which functions of MS Project (incl. companion products) have proven themselves, and which have not?
• Best practices in line with the PMI standards, including the PMBOK Guide
• Suitable for preparing for ISO 21500 and ISO 21504 certification

This is how you achieve your individual project goals!

Project managers, team members, resource managers and team leads, executives and controllers: they all have different requirements for project planning software. In this handbook, each of these groups receives application tips for MS Project tailored specifically to them.  

The 7th edition has been updated with the new features of Microsoft Project Server as well as Project Standard and Project Professional. Further additions cover the integration of MS Project with Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Teams as well as Power BI.

Clear, step-by-step instructions for efficient use in all project phases: benefit from the experience of a professional. Use Microsoft Project 2019/2021/2024* optimally for your company!

* Microsoft Project 2019, 2021, and 2024 are largely unchanged. The book is relevant for Planner and Project Plan 3, Project Professional 2024, Project Standard 2024, and the Project Server Subscription Edition. For further context, see our articles on Microsoft Project and on the Microsoft Project Server Subscription Edition (SE).

Contents

• Introduction

Project for project managers

• Planning project work
• Directing and managing project work
• Monitoring and controlling project work

Project for team members

• Responding to scheduling requests
• Communicating work progress
• Identifying problems and reporting them to the project manager
• Planning absences and substitutes

Project for resource managers

• Supporting project managers effectively
• Managing resources
• Managing absences

Project for executives and controllers

• Prioritizing projects
• Portfolio analysis
• Scenario analysis

Solutions for special topics

• Tips and tricks for working with Project Professional
• Multi-project management
• Deployment planning
• Standard reports, Reporting Services, Power BI

Extensions for Microsoft Project

• Outlook integration
• Teams integration
• Copilot (learn more about AI & Copilot in project management at our PMO AI Power Day)

Note on the language used in the book: for better readability, the masculine form is used for personal designations and person-related nouns. In the spirit of equal treatment, the corresponding terms apply to all genders. The shortened form is for editorial reasons only and does not imply any judgment.