On 04/19/2005 09:45 AM, Goral, Becky wrote:
I was wondering if anyone is using any type of software program to
track/log exhibition tasks and schedules. For example, we are looking
for something that includes which person is responsible for painting
pedestals as well as a start and finish date for that task. We would
also like to log when the art arrives, the installation and
de-installation of it, who is hanging it, etc. Additionally, it
should be able to include curators and curatorial assistants tasks
related to the exhibition.
I asked our Vice-Director of Operations what he does. He uses
MS-Project, and he said:
"This is about the way I use [MS Project]; only I do not program the
individuals. I have the number of men (resources) and the time allowed
to do the job. All of it is reviewed on the Gantt Chart which I use to
plan my manpower resources. It is possible to do what you are asking;
but I would go into those details only if I had 30 or more people to
schedule. With 3 or 4 people per shop, it is more important to schedule
to "windows" for the shops rather than the individuals."
By "shop" he means carpentry, electricians, engineers, painters, etc.
FYI, there is a free, open-source analog to MS-Project called "Planner"
(http://www.imendio.com/projects/planner/). I use it and it seems very
similar to MS-Project to me, but I'm not an expert in either. I've been
hoping to switch some of our Project users to Planner; they're expecting
the Windows port to come out in a few weeks (no Mac ports planned, as
far as I know).
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