Collaborate - Risk

[Iceman]

Hello

In a project plan is there a way to enter risk by tasks.
In the "Collaborate" menu all the items are disabled, i think because
we are not using the "Project Server". Is there a way to bypass this?

Thanks

 

[JulieS]

Hello Iceman,

As you note, the collaborate tab is used in conjunction with Project
Server and Windows Sharepoint Services and only become enabled when
Project Server is installed.

Depending upon what you wish to track, you may be able to use one or
several of the spare text fields to keep information specific to
tasks.

I hope this helps. Let us know how you get along.

Julie
Project MVP

Visit http://project.mvps.org/ for the FAQs and additional information
about Microsoft Project

 

[Iceman]

Thanks Julie

We are in the process of implementing the Sharepoint Services, it will
take some time.... but now I want my project plan to be as good as
possible. This is my 1st project on MS Project, so I don't want to
bother, as there are lots of resources that I should read as I am
going further.

Concerning the spare text fields, actually I used the "Task Notes" to
write remarks but what I was really thinking of is to have a way
showing the risks and alternative plans to be adopted based on the
outcome of a specific task. As I understand one way to do that is to
create several Projects then a Master one. Then create links from the
Master Project file to the others.

So, based on a task outcome, what is the best way to represent the
next flow of actions.

Thanks again

 

[JulieS]

Hello Iceman,

You're welcome and thanks for the feedback.

As far as the "what-if" and decision tree options, there aren't many
options in Project. As you suggest, creating multiple copies of a
file with different scenarios is commonly used. If there are
differing trigger point which may lead down differing project paths,
you could also model those scenarios and then attach the appropriate
scenario in the master. (Make sure you disconnect the other choices.)

Some folks also place tasks in project files that are then either
deleted or the duration is set to zero to remove those items from the
schedule, cost, and resource calculations.

You may also find a third party product that does what you need. See
the list of companion products at:
http://project.mvps.org/comprods.htm

I hope this helps.

Julie