Managing with dotProjectAn introduction to dP web based

project management and collaboration tool

What is dP?

dP stands for dotProject. A web based open source (free)

project management/collaboration tool.

dotProject combines planning, management and collaboration in one easy to use interface.

dP Structures and Features Basic data elements and management functions include: Companies, Departments and Contacts. Resources management (HR, Rooms, Equipment, etc. ) Projects, Tasks and Activities planning. Progress logging. Calendar , ToDo lists Additional features: Forums, Documents archiving. Gantt Charts Access control/privileges (Who can do/see what?) Integration with Windows and Mail. Reporting

Execute ProjectCreate ContextContext ready

How dp works

dp users

Email Vs. dotProject

Documents travel back and forth between users.

Documents stay on the server and users collaborate using them.

Look and Feel

User Login

My Tasks & Projects

My Todo list & status

Why use dP? Plan projects, tasks and activities. Easy way to collaborate across borders and

with remote location. Easy way to share knowledge and know what

others are doing. Ability to track who’s done what & where. Fostering collaboration among colleagues. Increase efficiency in the organization by

providing a tool to compare plans vs. actuals.

Possible Applications Construction Project Management. Build to order manufacturing. Consultancy Project Management. General planning of activities. General documents and

intelligence sharing.

Test Drive You can access the system on

http://dp.wikiprojects.net (user: demo & password: demo)

Also you can find dotProject tutorial in http://www.slideshare.net/elsherifr/dotproject-tutorial

Final Thought

Plans are of little importance, but planning is essential.

Winston Churchill