Name: Each project has a name. To start planning your project, give it a short, descriptive name.

Phases: Consider how your project will break down into major activities, or phases. Start by listing your phases, and then list the tasks that belong in each phase.

Goals: Goals are what you hope to accomplish in your project. Enter or select the goals for your project. Then you can list any new tasks to achieve each goal.

Similar: Projects often have tasks in common. In this step, you can borrow tasks from past projects to help you plan this project. Then you can add any new tasks from a similar project to the phases of your current project.

People: List the people, groups, or things that might provide resources for your project, including yourself. Then identify any new tasks these people might do or suggest for your project.

Obstacles: Each project has obstacles you can overcome if you anticipate them. List the obstacles you will face in your project, and then identify any new tasks needed to avoid the obstacles.

Assign: Assign tasks to people and other resources.

Tasks: Change the order of your tasks, add and delete tasks, and create subtasks. You can also edit tasks, change assignments, and add notes.

Schedule: Schedule the tasks in your project. To make scheduling easier, new projects open with a "starter schedule" beginning today, which you can customize to fit your project.