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Project Related Terms You Should Know

Written by the well-known management consultant Peter Drucker, this piece of wisdom is relevant not only, but especially for project managers. Effective project management is about breaking through the clutter and focusing on the things that have the greatest impact on the end result of the project. The cornerstones that keep your project going. It's no use optimizing the details if your core process is flawed.

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

The Construction Schedule As a Tool For Planning A Construction Project

The construction schedule, also known as the construction calendar, is an aid for the construction manager who has to coordinate the construction process in such a way that the work of the individual trades can run smoothly and interlock without long, time-consuming breaks. The construction supervisor makes all entries in the construction schedule that are necessary for a secure time schedule. Deviations from the construction schedule are often associated with high costs.

Merlin Project 6.1 Is Released

We have just released version 6.1. This version is not only a maintenance update, but also brings you new features on the Mac and iPad.

Merlin Project on the Mac

Exported files can now be shared directly from the export dialog via e-mail, messages, AirDrop etc. The menu item "File > Send as e-mail..." is therefore no longer necessary and has been removed.

The HTML export has been significantly enhanced in some places: All web resources such as images, CSS files and JavaScripts can now be embedded in the generated HTML files. Likewise, multiple views can now be exported to a single file. And last but not least, an exported file can be given its own header.

Of course version 6.1 has also received a number of quality improvements.

Merlin Project on the iPad

Version 6.1 allows the export of project contents. You can now export your projects in the following formats: Image, Text (CSV), formatted text, MS Project, Free Mind, Mind Manager, HTML, OPML and XML.

In addition, there have been minor adjustments for light and dark mode on the iPad. The Inspector can now be displayed with a light background, just like on the Mac.

The iOS version has also received a number of quality improvements.

macOS Hints: Export Calendars in ICS Format

Since the first version of macOS, Apple's own calendar program has been built in. Calendar offers many useful functions for your appointments.

With the following steps you can export any calendar as an ICS file:

Event Planning with Success!

It does not matter whether you are planning a conference, festival, product launch, wedding, birthday party or any other event. It makes no difference whether this event takes place in a professional or private setting with few or many participants. You want it to be a success. The basis for a successful event is good planning and there are many things you need to consider when planning for an event. We have summarized the most important steps for you in the following.