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What is the best approach for managing the same resource team for multiple projects using MS Project?

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Thanks Patrick for this suggestion. We are not looking into purchasing the server.

MM
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Stéphane Parent Self Employed / Semi-retired| Leader Maker Prince Edward Island, Canada
I have used James' solution to do enterprise resourcing. As Patrick alluded, Project sub-projects are not really made for that purpose.

I found it convoluted and very hard to manage. I've tried it both with the resources in the master project and in a sub-project of its own. Neither solution are great and have their own set of problems.
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May 10, 2016 2:55 PM
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I agree Stephane... Even putting aside the issue of enterprise resourcing, MS Project becomes quite convoluted when dealing with linked projects and/or master/subprojects. I recommend avoiding it and finding other solutions whenever possible (may just require processes be put in place).
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Patrick Dicey Manager, Customer Project Management| CentralSquare Technologies Orlando, Fl, United States
May 10, 2016 2:06 PM
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I have used James' solution to do enterprise resourcing. As Patrick alluded, Project sub-projects are not really made for that purpose.

I found it convoluted and very hard to manage. I've tried it both with the resources in the master project and in a sub-project of its own. Neither solution are great and have their own set of problems.
I agree Stephane... Even putting aside the issue of enterprise resourcing, MS Project becomes quite convoluted when dealing with linked projects and/or master/subprojects. I recommend avoiding it and finding other solutions whenever possible (may just require processes be put in place).
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