Keep your project on time, on track, and on target! This book focuses on the core skills you need to successfully manage any project, giving you a practical education in project management and how-to instruction for using Microsoft Office Project and other Microsoft Office programs, such as Microsoft Office Excel®, Outlook®, and Word. Armed with this book full of real-world examples, tips, and tricks, you’ll benefit from the author’s experience and lessons learned over the course of a twenty-year career as a project manager. Learn the essentials of project management, including creating successful project plans, tracking and evaluating performance, and controlling project costs. Whether you’re a beginner just learning how to manage projects or a project manager already working on a project, this book has something for you. Practical, easy-to-use, and packed with information, this book can be read from cover to cover or you can jump directly to any chapter that helps you prepare for your next project management task or respond effectively to a last-minute executive request. Includes a companion CD with sample Project templates.