How can I distribute project plans for everyone to look at but not alter?

I have found over the years that it can be a challenge to distribute in soft copy project plans to not only project team members but also to senior management.

The simplest way I have found to distribute plans is to print them to PDF and then email in PDF to all concerned. The software to do this is free and available at www.pdf995.com 

The only drawback to the solution is that each time you print there is a pop up page promoting pdf995. There is the option to buy the "non sponsored" version which prevents the pop up. I myself continually use the "sponsored" version.

In my next blog I will be explaining how I use a technique called "imagining the plan" to dive down into the detail of a project plan to ensure all team members are on the same page.

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Where can I get free project management software compatible with MS Project?

Over the years I have found there is a need for access to free MS Project compatible software to enable new starters to get going with project planning or for individuals within an organisation to see project managers plans without purchasing MS Office.

The simplist solution is to download openproj from http://openproj.org/

Its free, reliable, simple to use.

In my next blog I will be discussing how to print a project plan to PDF so that your plans can be shared around organisations effectively without them getting altered.

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