What is Project Management?

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Project Management Software

Project management software caters to the following primary functions:
  • Project planning: To define a project schedule, a project manager (PM) may use the software to map project tasks and visually describe task interactions.
  • Task management: Allows for the creation and assignment of tasks, deadlines and status reports.
  • Document sharing and collaboration: Productivity is increased via a central document repository accessed by project stakeholders.
  • Calendar and contact sharing: Project timelines include scheduled meetings, activity dates and contacts that should automatically update across all PM and stakeholder calendars.
  • Bug and error management: Project management software facilitates bug and error reporting, viewing, notifying and updating for stakeholders.
  • Time tracking: Software must have the ability to track time for all tasks maintain records for third-party consultants.
  • Mobile Device & Apps capability-Does the software support mobile connectivity or offer an app for using the software?
  • Other Features? -New features that are specifically designed to use with the software (not available with other competitors)
Some Project Management Software Lists & Apps:

Project Management Applications

Comparison website:
https://www.g2crowd.com/categories/project-management?order=survey_responses_count&order=scale_score

BlogStaff Tips/Links:
http://blog.hubstaff.com/project-management-software-solutions/

Project Management Software Types

  • Desktop
  • Web-based
  • Personal-(A personal project management application is one used at home, typically to manage lifestyle or home projects)
  • Single user
    A single-user system is programmed with the assumption that only one person will ever need to edit the project plan at once. This may be used in small companies
  • Collaborative