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“I have had the opportunity to work with Ira Brown in customizing Microsoft Project and building add-on components to Project Server. He has excellent knowledge in the Microsoft Project world with invaluable vision of processes. I would highly recommend Project Widgets, Inc.”

– Lystra Haynes, Project Management Office, Munich Reinsurance America, Inc.

  Hammock Task Widget

A hammock task is a task which spans the entire duration of a phase or project, such as a "Project Management" task. In Microsoft Project, there is no "clean" way to get a hammock task's duration to automatically adjust as the phase or project's duration changes...until now. More...
  Got To Get You Into My List

If you have ever worked with custom fields in Microsoft Project, you are probably familiar with the concept of a "value list". Value lists are particularly useful for restricting the allowable values for a custom text field. One of the challenges of administering value lists is getting the list populated in an easy manner. More...








Project Widgets debuted their new lineup of Microsoft Project add-on products at this year's Microsoft Project Conference which was held September 14-17, 2009 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ.

Click here for more information on our new lineup.

At Project Widgets, we specialize in taking the mystery out of Microsoft Project. All of our training programs are designed to help you master the fundamentals of Microsoft Project. We will teach you exactly what you need to know to perform your job, relating the software features to real-life, practical applications in the workplace. We will also emphasize industry best practices to ensure you are using the software in the most effective way.

We deliver our Microsoft Project training at your location, and our instructors are industry experts and published authors in the field of project management.

Click here for more information on the following Microsoft Project training offerings:

  • Microsoft Project Fundamentals
  • Microsoft Project Server Administration
  • Microsoft Project Executive
  • Microsoft Project Team Member


Project Widgets has the experience and expertise to guide you through the process of successfully implementing Microsoft Project solutions in your organization. We will use our proven methodology to make sure you get it right the first time.

At Project Widgets, we realize that it takes more than just a "tool" to be successful at project management. That's why we offer a full array of services designed help you achieve project management greatness.

Click here for more information on the following consulting offerings:
  • Project Management Consulting

  • Microsoft Project Implementation Services

  • Microsoft Project Training

  • Mentoring and Support

Every organization is different, so why should you take a "one size fits all" approach with your project management tool?

At Project Widgets, we are experts at tailoring Microsoft Project to work the way you want to manage projects. Built into Microsoft Project is a robust development environment called "Visual Basic for Applications" (VBA). With VBA, it's easy to incorporate your process into the tool and literally lead your users through the steps they need to know to be successful.

Depending on your needs, Project Widgets can also create more sophisticated add-ons to Microsoft Project using Microsoft's latest .NET development technologies. We also can customize Project Web Access and Sharepoint to further enhance your project management processes.

If you would like to see how Project Widgets can help you simplify your life using Microsoft Project, click here to learn more...



September 4, 2009

Ira Brown to be Featured Presenter at PMI Delaware Valley Chapter Tools Conference

Ira Brown, the founder and president of Project Widgets, will be a featured presenter at PMI Delaware Valley Chapter Tools Conference Seminar Day in Philadelphia on November 6, 2009.

This fun and informative one-day workshop entitled "Beyond Macros: Automating Microsoft Project for Non-Techies" will provide the attendee with an understanding and working knowledge of the automation capabilities of Microsoft Project. The session is geared toward the Microsoft Project business user, rather than a technical programmer, providing practical, real-world illustrations for solving the common business challenges a user faces when working with Microsoft Project.

Topics to be covered include:
  • Creating automated "batch" printing routines, including to-do lists for each resource
  • Calculating project metrics, such as the number of tasks that are behind schedule
  • Creating automation to help meet key deadlines by reducing the duration of critical tasks
More...

Global Specialty Biopharmaceutical Company Speeds Time-to-Market with EPM Solution

Shire Pharmaceuticals, a global specialty biopharmaceutical company, lacked consistent project and resource planning methods, which hindered decision making. To address that need, Shire deployed the Microsoft® Office Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solution with help from Accenture, Microsoft Services, and Project Widgets.

To learn more about this solution, click the following link:

Click here to read the full case study...



Project Widgets was an exhibitor at the 5th annual Microsoft Project Conference which was held September 14-17, 2009 at the Phoenix Convention Center in Phoenix, AZ.

Ira Brown, the President and CEO of Project Widgets, delivered an Executive Track presentation along with Maureen Martini from Shire Pharmaceuticals entitled "Implementing An Enterprise Wide Project and Resource Management Methodology".

This year’s conference exclusively disclosed the powerful capabilities included in Microsoft Project 2010 and Microsoft Enterprise Project Management (EPM) Solutions while providing real world guidance on how Microsoft Project 2007 and Microsoft EPM Solutions are helping customers today with Project and Portfolio Management to save money, enhance efficiency and prepare for future growth. With in-depth content and hands-on opportunities to learn about Microsoft Project 2010 and Microsoft EPM Solutions, obtain unique insights into how the next release will continue to support your business tomorrow.


Click here to receive your Project Widgets Conference Pack

Key Conference Highlights:
  • Over 75+ educational sessions in multiple tracks
  • Special guest keynote speakers
  • Exhibit hall filled with Microsoft Partners and Solution Providers.
  • Many great networking opportunities with other Project Professionals
 
 
If you are experiencing Microsoft Project challenges and would like to discuss your situation with a Microsoft Project expert, give us a call for a free initial consultation. We have many different ways we can support you in your use of Microsoft Project, and we'd love to help you out. Click here for more information.
 
  When you work with Project Widgets to deliver Microsoft Project training and consulting, you are working with the industry's best-selling authors and authorities on Microsoft Project.

Our credentials include such books as:
•Que's Using Microsoft Project (Special Edition)
from Macmillan Publishing
•Microsoft Office Project 2003 Bible
from Wiley Publishing (contributor)
•Sams Teach Yourself Microsoft Project in 24 Hours
from Macmillan Publishing
   
     
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