On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 8:33 AM, Philanthi Koslowski < [log in to unmask]> wrote: > > > I searched the archives and found a few postings that recommended Visio but > wasn't sure if it was used in conjunction w/MS Project or as the project > management tool itself. > Yes Visio is capable of producing project plans and timelines, but not to the depth that MS Project does. I would recommend MSProject over Visio because you can assign resources, show dependencies and much more. I would use Visio to map out your work processes that would be used during the project I would pick up copies of the following two books (note there are editions that cover the 2003 versions also) Visio for Dummies http://www.amazon.com/Visio-2007-Dummies-Computer-Tech/dp/0470089830/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231164053&sr=8-1 Project for Dummies http://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Office-Project-Dummies-Computers/dp/0470036516/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1231164066&sr=8-1 -- Peter Kurilecz CRM CA [log in to unmask] Richmond, Va List archives at http://lists.ufl.edu/archives/recmgmt-l.html Contact [log in to unmask] for assistance To unsubscribe from this list, click the below link. If not already present, place UNSUBSCRIBE RECMGMT-L or UNSUB RECMGMT-L in the body of the message. mailto:[log in to unmask]