5 posts tagged “schedule”
Throughout this research period, I have learned that everything eventually comes full circle. With that theory in mind I found www.projjex.com. not only does this site allow for collaboration, it focuses on key aspects of databases and brings together project management .
This application works off of your browser and can be sent to many mobile devices. Since it is all web based no need to download all the documents. Look at all the space that saves! It works off of a dashboard that sends emails and reminders. One great concept about this program is the easy to follow setup and fairly reasonable.
Contains to-do lists, notes, documents, files, time management, cost and even minutes and meeting data. You can add anyone you want for free which makes it ideal for globe trotting business professionals. With projjexs filters it is a snap to compile and sort data and docs.
This program works. Try it for free and decide.
In a previous post I commented on the software Fast track. To my amazement I received a nice comment and the latest version which is fast track schedule 9. So for the last few days I decided to see if I could incorporate it into my daily business life. Without a doubt the gurus at AEC Software have hit a home-run.
The expansion of this software has made it even more idiot proof. Anyone who is familiar with Microsoft projects can use this. The creators have cleverly integrated the systems. This way with a click or two of a button everything is uploaded into the fast track system. It excepts files in four formats MPP, MPT,XML and MPX. Pretty exciting.
Another new and improved feature, automation of the project schedule. Using a filter and sorting tools schedules can be automated in minutes. These schedules can be published to the web and kept in real time. All in a professional format.
Consolidation of projects is huge were I work. With this software I can divide and conquer. I can see were every team is on every item. This saves valuable time and money. Along with this goes the control of the schedule with four easy to use options. These options are really normal but I have never seen them broke down in such an easy format. They include finish to start, finish to finish, start to start and of course start to finish.
I have not had to a chance to dig into all the new aspects but I am looking forward to it!
This site is filled with more knowledge than one could locate on the topics involving project management. It is a reference site, Keep that in mind when visiting it(some of the links are slow or not working) But don't let that stop you.
For templates check out cardboard checklists, concentrates on the critical path items. Methods123.com more for templates and processes. Project smart and program control.com both offer free templates and downloads.
Scheduling is a big part of project management. My favorites Milestones, Fasttrack Schedule 8.0 and conceptdraw project. These programs allow for the creation and expansion of Gantt and pert charts and they can be configured to fit your every need.
Web 2.0 based projects are becoming the popular connection. With programs like BPS Project. You can bring the world to you. Literally. This program allows for a live real time enviroment.You choose who has what access to all documents, schedules and project status. Erealize offers understanding on how people fit into the project. It also allows for complex method solving all courtesy of the web. Think of the travel time and the money a business can save using either of these technologies
These are only a few of the services available so start investigating. I am sure you will find something to fit your business and personnel needs.
Free programs are on the rise for all fields. I decided to concentrate on project management this go around.
The first application is minuteman 7.4a This program allows you to create a project schedule with milestones, make notes on each task, assign individuals responsibility, track expenses, create Gnatt and PERT charts, schedule and budget all within the program. You can also create hard copy's using word and spreadsheet programs. Everything can be sent via email.
For the smaller company try Scadex project tracker 4.1. claims to fame: all things track able including time cards, suppliers, purchases, employees, estimating and it contains a database. Can be exported to Microsoft Project.
Z Planner Agenda 1.0 is all about time-management features include task breakdown and automatic scheduling. This program is more of a home based application.
Mindjet MindManager Pro 7.1- Free to try expensive to buy. This is more of a mind-mapping software. Uses brainstorming as a main component to increase planning. There are a ton of templates to help ease the transition. Used by fortune 500 companies.
Smartworks-projecr reader is ideal for sending information to a client. They can read and access however, they cannot change the information provided. I see many defaults with this however, for the legal professional it maybe great.
Not all software has to be be about projects. I found Methods Project management Assessment- This is an interactive assessment that helps you manage a project, analyzes your answers, keeps score and even gives you recommendations for improvement. It's pretty cool
Entering searches for online databases has led me to a wide array of options. I have been trying to narrow them down by 1)their accessability, 2) their practicallity and finally their interactive qualities. To date I have found more than I can count. I realized I had to be a little more specific in my search so I decided for this post to do only online database tools for businesses. Much better only 2000 or so sites to visit,explore and decide upon.
My first observation is simple. What are the needs of the database? There are literally hundreds of companys that develop and maintain the databases on thier site. This allows the consumer to free up precious storage space and have secure access at the same time. www.versara.com offers 2 variations of databases. I-share and I-gate, I was quite intrigued with the tutorial on I-share. According to the tutorial one can combine documents,reports, customer specifications and even get the status of each item and all of this is based on a project web portal. However, I was never able to actually access it and try it out.
www.Longjump.com is another database driven site. This site offers 360 degree customer manager. It keeps the history and details about each customer and the contracts associated with them. I think this would be great for building repeat business and clientele. The limitations I see are the initial data entry from all existing and previous customers. There is no mention of uploading or reverse engineering. This would definitely be worth while for a new business or one that could support all the data entry required.
I also visited www.acurity.com I found this site to be so-so. It's not really set up as a database tool. It is more of a scheduling program and for people who do that for a living, it looks like it would be useful. For the low price of $10.00 you can get the professional version and create every schedule imaginable to man.
As I began my focus on database tools and their abilities I was quite amazed to find how many sites incorporated both of my topics-databases and project management.Gantt charts, schedules,contracts, and specifications only touch the tip of the iceberg. It seems that no matter what the business is or what it entails one thing is certain. There is a vast number of sites to help accomplish any goal they could set.
My favorite three sites for any business or project team so far are www.projectkickstart.com, www.pmplanet.com and www.method123.com. Project kickstart allows you to begin at the projects conception, it gives you a step by step program, which includes timelines,e-mails,reports, everything in real time. I downloaded the free trial (it's only good for 20 days) but in the week I have used it, I have planned the renovation of my deck,and the building of steel panels with detailed percision and accuracy. Planetpm is a site devoted to all things project management. From the latest internet based training to e-books and the latest and greatest assistance tools. Methods 123 is just that it allows the user the opportunity to interact and set his or her own perimeters. I will continue exploring these sites and many others passing the information on as I obtain it.
