Wildcard!
Which tool can you make the quickest Gantt chart with? MPP, Excel, Think-Cell or Canva
Think-Cell
How can you check you have the latest QPT?
How can you access MPP?
Visit https://software.accenture.com/ and complete the form to request access
What can Think-Cell create other than Gantt charts?
You can quickly create professional looking tables, pie chart and waterfalls
True or false, you can add stickynotes to slides using QPT?
True, go to the QPT 8.91 ribbon, find the QPT drop down options in the left of the ribbon, scroll to bottom and click sticky-note.
Why is Think-Cell so good for timeline slides?
Think-Cell automates the creation and editing of Gantt charts, reducing manual labor and saving time
How can you install QPT?
Go to the KX link (shared in our deck!) and download QPT 8.91
In MPP how can you add a deadline to a task?
Double-click the task to open the Task Info box, go to the Advanced tab, and enter the deadline date in the "Deadline" field, or add the "Deadline" column to the Gantt chart and enter the deadline date directly
How can you access Think-Cell?
Go to https://ts.accenture.com/sites/Think-Cell and request access. You will need a WBS to cover license fee.
True or false, QPT can delete all the slide notes in a deck in one go?
True! This is an option on the QPT 8.91 ribbon, go to File > Remove Slide Notes
How can you access canva?
Need to purchase a license from canva.com, it is not an Accenture tool
What are the steps using QPT to send a single slide from your deck?
Go to the QPT 8.91 tab, find File in the ribbon, open the drop down options and select "Send selected slides"
How can you convert excel file into MPP?
Use the "Import Wizard" within Microsoft Project to import the data from your Excel file
Where can you find think-cell in PowerPoint?
In PowerPoint select the insert tab, then find the think-cell options on the ribbon.
True or false, both MPP and Smartsheet offers task board view, gantt view and calendar view?
True!
What did we suggest canva could be used for?
Social Media posts and promotions ie. Yammer
Using QPT, how can you open a new slide deck template?
Go to the QPT 8.91 tab, find File in the ribbon, open the drop down options and select "New Presentation". A pop up box will give you the options of different templates.
In MPP, how can you connect two task together and why would you do this?
In MPP, you can connect two tasks by selecting them (holding Ctrl and clicking) and then clicking the "Link Tasks" button on the Task tab, creating a dependency where one task must finish before the other can start. This ensures tasks are completed in the correct order, impacting project timelines and resource allocation.
How can you change the scale in Think-Cell Gantt Chart?
Double-click the timeline at the top to access the calendar window, then drag the anchor points to change the date range, or left-click the timeline to modify scales and separators
True or false, QPT can recommend design ideas for your slide?
False, this is something "Designer" or Copilot can help with. QPT can offer you access to branded templates though!
What is Smartsheet?
Smartsheet is spreadsheet-style project management tool, that helps teams plan, track, automate, and report on work - offering features like task assignment, progress tracking, and collaboration tools. It isn't an Accenture tool, but some of our clients are starting to favour it!
How to add a stamp to your slide using QPT?
Go to 'QPT' from tool bar (Under 'File') > Master Elements > Add Stamp > input name of stamp eg Project X
In MPP how can you highlight the critical path?
To highlight the critical path in an MPP file (Microsoft Project file), go to the View tab, select "Gantt Chart" from the Task Usage group, and then choose "Critical" from the Highlight list. The critical path tasks will then be highlighted in yellow.
Can you change the language in Think-Cell and how?
Yes, think cell can work in any language your powerpoint is in. In powerpoint just go to review > language > language preference
True or false, think-cell is a purchase once license for long term access?
False, it is an annual license that you purchase