Questions tagged [project-management]

Project Management is the discipline of of managing resources on a project.

For additional information on project management, see project management SE.

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How to add an empty folder in a Mercurial project?

In my project, I am using Mercurial and a folder in when the user can upload file. But since the user will upload files, the folder is empty. I don't know how I can add this folder to my project without putting any file inside. Do you know how I can…
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Why doesn't MS Project change project end date if tasks are finished ahead of schedule?

Let's say for the sake of simplification that I have a project with 3 tasks: A B and C. Task A is scheduled to be completed in 10 days. Tasks B & C are 1 day each. Since all 3 tasks are being performed by the same resource they happen one after the…
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Project management software that syncs with smartphone?

I went through the archives here and the Wikipedia page on Project management software, but didn't find information on this type of application to manage projects: Native Windows application (don't like web-based solutions; prefer native to…
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What's a good desktop project/to-do manager?

I'm looking for a Windows desktop application with the following features: Under active development Definitely a desktop application. I don't want a web-based solution such as Remember The Milk etc. Primarily meant to handle projects and to-do's,…
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How to allow enable the weekends as working period in gantt project?

My question is similar to this one: How can I enable a weekend as working period? (no answers). I want to plan a wedding in gantt project, where all days are considered working days. How can I do that? I have fiddled with options, but didn't found…
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Project Management Tools?

I'm looking for a better PM tool. Something like http://www.axosoft.com/ontime where it looks more like a e-mail client but preferably web hosted. Any recommendations?
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In Microsoft Project, how do I color code tasks by resource allocation in my Gantt chart?

I've got a project with tasks that are assigned to one of several resources. In my Gantt chart, I'd like the tasks assigned to the 'iOS' resources to be a different color than the tasks assigned to the 'Rails' or 'Design' or 'QA' resources. How can…
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How to force one task to start immediately after another task finishes in Microsoft Project?

I am trying to force one task in Microsoft Project to start immediately after another task. However, each task has other dependencies, so a simple finish-to-start relationship or start-to-finish relationship won't always work. Below is a simplified…
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What kind of communication system to use that is persistent, personal and ties into email?

Currently, our company mainly communicates using email. But as projects get more complicated, email is getting a bit of a burden, so we started looking for alternatives. Now you guys have probably tried them all, so I ask you: We are looking for a…
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Need recommendation for Project Management software

I used MS Project before and Gantt Project. And now I'm looking for free software. What I need is simply do the Gantt Chart, and link with resources. So that I can know which teammate is avialable or not. however, one key feature I need is to have…
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Hiding non-working time in MS Project

How can one hide the non working time in MS Project? I mean I want the calendar zone of the gant chart not to display weekends and holidays. Is this possible?
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How to enter a task of duration of 1 week, but allow 1 day of work anytime in that week?

I need to write a quick plan, where I roughly know how long in duration a task will take, and I also roughly know how long someone will work on the task within that time. I'm stuffed if I can get MS Project 2010 to work with me! For example: 1 …
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Time logging tool

I'm looking for an application that can help me account for my work hours. features that i'm looking for: (essential) regular short term reminders/notifications to ensure that I'm recording time for the correct task. easy task creation, just type…
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Redmine OSX or iOS interface

Are there any quality OSX desktop and/or mobile clients which interface well with Redmine and provide more use ability than simply an ATOM or RSS feed? I know that Redmine lists several desktop and mobile interfaces on their wiki but I've tried all…
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MS Project 10 & 13 - Creating Custom Gantt Chart for Resource Allocation

I have created a very basic setup to better monitor staffing and scheduling decisions for my firm. Essentially, I create one task for each new project and assign the resources that will work on that project to the task. All resources will likely be…
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