Don’t Re-invent the Wheel
Importing Tasks from Excel You can import tasks from Excel, rather than re-create entire task lists. You will need to use the Import Wizard. Open the MS Project file you would like to import the data into, or create a blank file. File -> Open -> Files of type -> Excel workbook – Locate the file and click […]
Why Soft Skills Are So Important
An old friend of mine would often quote her mother in saying, “Don’t sell yourself short.” Sadly, many people do just that in the workplace. They have the hard skills, or the technical skills, to do the job. However, they very often hold themselves back from reaching further goals because they fail to develop or utilize […]
Benefit From Outlook’s Weather Bar
If you work in the type of office where you can’t install your own favourite productivity software due to strict IT policies, then it’s likely that Microsoft Office is already installed on your system. Microsoft Office is packed with features that can help you stay on top of things and get the job done. Here […]
Your Success Through Our Expertise
Software Consulting in Addition to Training Courses Training has many benefits for your staff as they acquire new skills and grow to appreciate how much you, as their employer, care about their happiness and job satisfaction. However, at JN Software we recognize that training isn’t always the best solution for your needs. If your team […]
Microsoft Project – The Critical Path
Is it really that critical?What is it?How do I display it? Microsoft Project is a project management software designed to help individuals and collaborative teams plan, track, and manage tasks for their projects. Every task is important, but only some of them are critical. The critical path is a chain of linked tasks or deadlines […]
Add Favourite Buttons to your Quick Access Toolbar
If you work in the type of office where you can’t install your own favourite productivity software due to strict IT policies, then it’s likely that Microsoft Office is already installed on your system. Microsoft Office is packed with features that can help you stay on top of things and get the job done. Here […]
What’s the Ideal Size for a Group Software Training Session?
When our clients book classes, we often get the question, “What is the optimal classroom size?” The answer can depend on a number of factors, one of them being the desired outcome. Many times our clients are so enthusiastic about the upcoming training session that they squeeze in as many participants as they can find. […]
The Top 5 Underused Features in Excel
1. VLookups The VLOOKUP function performs a vertical lookup by searching for a value in the first column of a table and returning the value in the same row in the index_number position. The VLOOKUP function is a built-in function in Excel that is categorized as a Lookup/Reference Function. It can be used as a […]
The Benefits of Customizing your Courseware with JN Software
We all work differently, and sometimes the courseware that is perfect for someone else just doesn’t seem to work so well for us. We here at JN Software are big proponents of all types of training and aim to be as flexible as possible in providing just what’s needed for everybody to benefit. […]
The Benefits of 1-on-1 Software Training
Technology changes at an incredible rate and keeping up can be a real challenge, especially when you’re already stretched to maintain your current workload. We all want to be efficient, we all want personal satisfaction, and many of us want to have the potential to advance within the company to a more senior position. How […]
