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Make the most of Project 2013—without becoming a technical expert! This book is the fastest way to take control of Project 2013, and use it to efficiently manage every phase of your project, from up-front planning through project completion and post-mortems. Even if you’ve never used Microsoft Project before, this book will show you how to do what you want, one incredibly clear and easy step at a time. Project 2013 has never, ever been this simple!   Who knew how simple Project® 2013 could be?   This is the easiest, most practical beginner’s guide to running real projects with Project 2013… simple, reliable instructions for doing everything you really want to do! Here’s a small sample of what you’ll learn:   •     Master today’s best project management techniques •     Use Project 2013 to solve many key project management problems •     Master Project’s revamped interface, from Start screen to Backstage •     Leverage Project 2013’s best new features in your day-to-day work •     Get comfortable with the Project Window and its powerful views •     Set up realistic project schedules and calendars •     Add new tasks, dependencies, and resources •     Create budgets, track costs, and quickly resolve cost overruns •     Smoothly reflect changes in your project •     Report on progress, from completed work to anticipated finish dates •     Strengthen decision-making with dashboards, plans, and timelines •     Streamline processes by integrating Project with SharePoint and Office •     Securely share project data with team participants and stakeholders •     Improve efficiency by customizing Project’s interface to your needs •     Coherently manage complex project portfolios •     Extend project management to smartphones, tablets, and the cloud   Brian Kennemer, Microsoft MVP for Project and Project Server, has worked with Project since 1997.