Andrew Stepanov

How to Open MS Project

The first questions you have when you start working in MS Project are how to open Microsoft Project files and how to open mpp files without MS Project. Luckily, both these questions have very clear answers. Moreover, these issues are very easy to solve. From this Microsoft Project tutorial, you’ll learn how to open Microsoft…

What is a Task Dependency? Definition, Types, and Examples

Projects without tasks are impossible. To complete a project, every team member should complete at least one task. Those tasks are typically connected or, in other words, dependent on each other. What is task dependency? A task dependency is a relationship that requires a particular order for tasks to be performed. It means that one…

How to Export Microsoft Project

Projects require constant control and monitoring by a project manager. However, there are cases that happen quite often when a third party, say, a stakeholder needs to check your chart; or you need to showcase your plan and include it in your presentation; or you simply need a quick access to a printable version of…

What is a Milestone in Project Management?

Effective work planning requires constant adherence to the intended course. Project milestones help track progress and check whether it aligns with a plan. With their help, teams can easily assess how much time will be required to complete specific project stages. Although defining and visualizing milestones may seem simple, they are not always obvious to…

6 Best Gantt Chart JIRA Plugins in 2026

JIRA has a lot of advantages for creating and planning all steps of product development. Some of its features look great, while others seem weak or need significant improvements. What about the Gantt chart feature? This article highlights the essential aspects of how the popular software provides its users with the planning functionality with the…

How to Make a Gantt Chart in Excel: Step-by-Step Tutorial [Alternative Included]

Thousands of people use Microsoft Excel every day for office or personal needs. However, many users mistakenly believe that Excel is only for creating tables, not realizing its capacity to perform numerous operations. For instance, many project teams are unaware of how to make a Gantt chart in Excel. In this guide, we describe detailed…

How to Set a Baseline in MS Project

Projects may take weeks, months, and even years. There is no ideal situation when a plan goes as it has been drafted. Any manager will be happy to avoid risks and project scope creep. Therefore, it is critical to have a clear initial picture of the plan. Baselines will help with that. From this article,…

Your 2026 Guide to Project Timelines: Examples and Tools to Implement Them

Whether your project is plain or complex, you need a handy and functional timeline for high-level planning and scheduling. A project timeline ensures that your project is transparent and well-planned. It helps managers to anticipate bottlenecks and streamline workflows. Wondering how you create an effective project timeline? This post will help you get the basics…

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