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Tips How to Choose the Right Project Management Software

Being an important part of projects, the project management software should be chosen with utmost care. Here are some insights into choosing the right project management tool: http://paretocrm.com/blog/choosing-project-management-software/

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Tips How to Choose the Right Project Management Software

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  1. 22 STEPS TO CHOOSING THE RIGHT PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

  2. For larger firms, custom software such as ERP can be a desirable option, but it involves a significant monetary investment, time and resources to implement successfully. ERPs can be disruptive as the transition from manual management to automated management is difficult to implement on an enterprise level. Further, there are shared software services that can be accessed on the Cloud which is a feasible option for most of the SMEs. Though customization is limited when it comes to shared software services, they usually cater to most of the common requirements quite efficiently. THE RIGHT PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

  3. What are the criteria for choosing the right software to manage your project? We try to answer this part of the larger question here. The idea is to list down your project’s requirements and compare them with what each vendor has to offer and choose one that serves the best. Factors to consider here are: 1. CRITERIA

  4. This is one of the first requirements to meet – the functionality or the project management features offered by the vendor. Every industry and business has its own requirements and the PM software being considered should definitely meet the functionality requirements. 2. FUNCTIONALITY

  5. In case, the perfectly matching PM software cannot be found, an existing solution can be customized to suit your requirement. This is quite common among licensed software that’s not shared by multiple users. 3. CUSTOMIZATION

  6. The underlying technology is as important because an advanced technology will cater to long-term benefits. Sharper and latest technologies will help you manage the project more efficiently without using up too many resources and bandwidth. Real-time systems and cloud computing are definitely the need for the hour when things need to be managed on the go from across distances. 4. TECHNOLOGY

  7. Project management can be more efficient only when it can interact and integrate well with various other elements or departments of the firm like accounting and payroll. Integration with external tools will be definitely an added advantage for the business in total. 5. INTEGRATION

  8. The UI/UX elements are a must too. The manager and the teammates should be able to use the software easily for its implementation to be successful. 6. EASE OF USE

  9. Getting a trial version is the best way to try and confirm whether particular software suits your requirements or not. Many software vendors even offer a free trial without asking for a credit card number – so why not try a few? 7. TRIAL

  10. Cost is definitely an important element to consider. Software licenses can be quite expensive. So considering the features, functionality and scalability, the right investment which is affordable must be chosen. 8. COST

  11. Without training the team on how to use the project management software, it cannot be implemented successfully. So the vendor must provide in-depth training and user manuals to the entire team. 9. TRAINING

  12. Prompt customer support is a must for any project management software. While choosing the vendor, customer support is an important aspect to consider unless you wont to be left to deal with your problems on your own. 10. SUPPORT

  13. Make sure that the project management software has a set of most important features related to your industry. The chances are that the same software will not fit a construction company and a digital agency, so keep in mind what you want your program to do in the first place. 11. MUST–HAVE FEATURES

  14. Communication is an important factor that aids in efficient project management. The project management tool should facilitate quick and effective communication within the team and stakeholders whenever required for the entire project to run smoothly. 12. QUICK AND EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION

  15. The right project management software must support integration with internal and external tools that further support the organization’s data flow. This is integral for the management to compile the information while calculating the project’s metrics. 13. INTEGRATIONS

  16. Most of the organizations require the project manager and the team to be working even from remote locations. Hence, remote access to the software is also imperative. 14. REMOTE ACCESS

  17. Time is a crucial factor in project management. Time stamping ensures that the details of all transactions with regards to when it was input are stored in the database which can help to restore crucial information when required. It also helps in logging historical data for future reference. 15. TIME STAMPING

  18. Any project cannot do without a Budget. Tracking the project cost against the budget through the stages is another important aspect which ensures timely and successful completion of the project. Monitoring the actual against the budget will also help the managers to rework on the project in a timely basis if it seems to be exceeding. 16. BUDGET TRACKING

  19. The right software will let the organization through scaling up and down as per the needs. Whenever there’s a surge in the data or resources required, a competent project management system will be able to accommodate the same without any disruption. Ideally, there should be ample scope for additional modules or added functionalities as and when required. 17. SCALABILITY

  20. Cloud computing has become an increasingly trending software option for most of the organizations. It promotes shared services which are more feasible options in terms of finance and resources. Moreover, since the data and software are centralized, its maintenance and security are also managed by the service provider. 18. CLOUD COMPUTING

  21. Email integration has become a norm. The project managers and team members must be able to send the reports by email from the software directly. Social media integration becomes integral to the marketing team. If the project’s progress and success can be shared in the social media, the marketing team can boost the organization’s brand reputation. 19. EMAIL/SOCIAL MEDIA INTEGRATION

  22. Data backup is essential for every project. Daily data backup should be taken and stored in multiple storage locations and media whether data is stored in the cloud or locally. 20. DATA BACKUP

  23. Information security is the most critical aspect of any software. Cloud and online software are the most vulnerable to cybersecurity attacks which make security another important investment for the organization. Physical, as well as, cyber security for the data are critical features for a competent project management system. User and role authorization, security logins, firewall and antivirus are a part of the information security arrangements required which should be an integral part of the Project management software. 21. SECURITY

  24. The fact that technology aided project management is a must for successful completion of projects is globally accepted. According to studies conducted, the project management software has been able to improve the team communication by 52%, the product quality by 44% and customer satisfaction by 38%. 44% of the projects also confirmed that products did not deviate from the budget and were able to get completed on time. 22. THE IMPACT OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

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