Comments on: In search of the best project management system http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system Nirav Mehta on life, technology and future Wed, 17 Mar 2010 19:45:20 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: In search for a project management system, again! — Entrepreneur Geek http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/comment-page-1#comment-132496 In search for a project management system, again! — Entrepreneur Geek Tue, 19 Aug 2008 12:47:06 +0000 http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/#comment-132496 [...] was in search of a good project management system 16 months ago. And I am searching for one [...] [...] was in search of a good project management system 16 months ago. And I am searching for one [...]

]]> By: macros http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/comment-page-1#comment-132099 macros Fri, 14 Mar 2008 13:22:49 +0000 http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/#comment-132099 The VIP Task Manager Pro is rather simple and accessible http://www.taskmanagementsoft.com/products/taskmanagerpro/ The VIP Task Manager Pro is rather simple and accessible

http://www.taskmanagementsoft.com/products/taskmanagerpro/

]]> By: Ken Cooper http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/comment-page-1#comment-67647 Ken Cooper Fri, 25 May 2007 18:15:57 +0000 http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/#comment-67647 When you discuss project management with some managers, they initially think you are trying to implement a tool that allows you to be a better project manager. Actually, if it were a tool, you might have more luck convincing them to do it. Even though some aspects of project management, like the creation and management of the workplan, may utilize a tool, that is not where the value of project management is. Instead, project management is about skills and discipline. It's about applying proactive processes and best practices. It's about using common and understood templates. Don’t get me wrong--tools have their place. However, software tools are not the full answer. Having said this and recognizing that software tools do help - I think you should take a look at PSNext from Sciforma (www.sciforma.com). In Europe its www.lebihan.com or contact me direct as I do provide some pre-sales support for Le Bihan in the UK and specialize in PM in general and PSNext albeit over the years I have used many software tools. I would not recommend either MS Project 2007 (too many individual tools mixed together in MS's unique way) or Primavera (old technology tarted up) too complex - had its day and very costly. Regards Ken Cooper When you discuss project management with some managers, they initially think you are trying to implement a tool that allows you to be a better project manager. Actually, if it were a tool, you might have more luck convincing them to do it. Even though some aspects of project management, like the creation and management of the workplan, may utilize a tool, that is not where the value of project management is. Instead, project management is about skills and discipline. It’s about applying proactive processes and best practices. It’s about using common and understood templates. Don’t get me wrong–tools have their place. However, software tools are not the full answer.

Having said this and recognizing that software tools do help – I think you should take a look at PSNext from Sciforma (www.sciforma.com). In Europe its http://www.lebihan.com or contact me direct as I do provide some pre-sales support for Le Bihan in the UK and specialize in PM in general and PSNext albeit over the years I have used many software tools. I would not recommend either MS Project 2007 (too many individual tools mixed together in MS’s unique way) or Primavera (old technology tarted up) too complex – had its day and very costly.

Regards

Ken Cooper

]]> By: Softwarecat http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/comment-page-1#comment-55384 Softwarecat Thu, 12 Apr 2007 23:40:32 +0000 http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/#comment-55384 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_project_management_software Came across this in my travels. I hope it helps. Some really nice links to explore, if nothing for ideas for in house alone. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_project_management_software

Came across this in my travels. I hope it helps. Some really nice links to explore, if nothing for ideas for in house alone.

]]> By: GSMD http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/comment-page-1#comment-51383 GSMD Fri, 30 Mar 2007 10:52:29 +0000 http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/#comment-51383 Edgewall Trac would do. Add vanilla forum as needed. This could suit most of the projects. Edgewall Trac would do. Add vanilla forum as needed.
This could suit most of the projects.

]]> By: Nirav http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/comment-page-1#comment-50804 Nirav Thu, 29 Mar 2007 07:05:17 +0000 http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/#comment-50804 Ramesh, John, Alex: Really, thanks for the inputs. They actually bring me to a big question! Do we want a system that will cover all aspects of project management, or something simpler. Am thinking... Ramesh, John, Alex: Really, thanks for the inputs. They actually bring me to a big question! Do we want a system that will cover all aspects of project management, or something simpler.

Am thinking…

]]> By: Alexander Lehming http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/comment-page-1#comment-50692 Alexander Lehming Wed, 28 Mar 2007 20:50:11 +0000 http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/#comment-50692 I have had very good experiences with MS Project Server 2003 and am currently in the process to setup my latest employer with MS Project Server 2007. If you are an anything-but-MS shop, or do not want to deal with hosting your own app server - I also highly recommend e-project.com ppm6. It is very flexible and as slong as you have internet access you have access to e-project. I have used project web access (Project Server 2003/7) and ppm6 with a PDA and both work reasonably well. My 2 cents. Good luck. I have had very good experiences with MS Project Server 2003 and am currently in the process to setup my latest employer with MS Project Server 2007.

If you are an anything-but-MS shop, or do not want to deal with hosting your own app server – I also highly recommend e-project.com ppm6. It is very flexible and as slong as you have internet access you have access to e-project.

I have used project web access (Project Server 2003/7) and ppm6 with a PDA and both work reasonably well.

My 2 cents.
Good luck.

]]> By: John Langlois http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/comment-page-1#comment-50447 John Langlois Tue, 27 Mar 2007 20:54:03 +0000 http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/#comment-50447 Nirav, I've used many PM systems during my tenure on hardware, software and solution projects: Here's a very simple system: http://www.37signals.com/ Here's a complex system http://www-306.ibm.com/software/awdtools/portfolio/index.html My longstanding rule is to never advocate any tool, , however, I do have some practical advice you might apply to your search and deployment of a new system: • Only implement a new tool, concept or practice if there is a high degree of certainty that it will add value to the business and your team is willing and able to use it. • Be open to team feedback to discontinue using a new feature of a tool if it is driving them crazy. • Practice the new features of a tool with a trusted team member who has a high tolerance for pain. • Keep a watchful eye on the team to make sure nobody is drowning with the new tool. You can learn quite a few fun facts and theories in project management classes. On behalf of the people around you, please do not put every theory into practice. Nirav,

I’ve used many PM systems during my tenure on hardware, software and solution projects:

Here’s a very simple system:
http://www.37signals.com/

Here’s a complex system
http://www-306.ibm.com/software/awdtools/portfolio/index.html

My longstanding rule is to never advocate any tool, , however, I do have some practical advice you might apply to your search and deployment of a new system:

• Only implement a new tool, concept or practice if there is a high degree of certainty that it will add value to the business and your team is willing and able to use it.

• Be open to team feedback to discontinue using a new feature of a tool if it is driving them crazy.

• Practice the new features of a tool with a trusted team member who has a high tolerance for pain.

• Keep a watchful eye on the team to make sure nobody is drowning with the new tool.

You can learn quite a few fun facts and theories in project management classes. On behalf of the people around you, please do not put every theory into practice.

]]> By: Ramesh http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/comment-page-1#comment-50197 Ramesh Tue, 27 Mar 2007 11:48:34 +0000 http://www.mehtanirav.com/2007/03/27/in-search-of-the-best-project-management-system/#comment-50197 Have you tried Project Open available at http://www.project-open.org. They have modules specific for Software Companies. Request your feedback as I am planning to implement the same. Have you tried Project Open available at http://www.project-open.org. They have modules specific for Software Companies. Request your feedback as I am planning to implement the same.

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