Understand the differences between task types

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by - delegate Dot [1 post] (2008 Apr 9 Wed, 11:59) Reply

Why does duration alter when resources added?

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RE: Understand the differences between task types

by - trainer Alan silver contributer [59 posts] (2008 May 18 Sun, 17:26) Reply

You need to attend our Intermediate course to understand this.

It is necessary when you first allocate resources to allocate them simultaneously.

After that when you add resources the duration will always be reduced unless you understand the alternative methods.

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