Hantie PlompManaging Director| Triplo4 Sustainable Solutions Pty LtdBallito, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
I am looking for an easy to use, practical and cost effective Project Management Software Programme to implement. Can anyone recommend options – free or paid versions please. Saving Changes...
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Jason OrloskeProject & Portfolio Management Consultant, CEO| Bridge the Gap Consulting, LLCFargo, Nd, United States
Hi Hantie,
There are a number of good software programs on the market today, but not all are right for you and the way your company does projects. My recommendation is treat this like a project; sponsor, charter, requirements, RFP, selection, implementation and adoption. Also, find a program that complements and strengthens your processes vs. recreating them.
Jason
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Apr 13, 2020 8:35 AM
Hantie Plomp
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Thank you Jason. Please can you mention a few that I can investigate. I have used Vision for 12 years and recently migrated to Vantage. I however wish to investigate my options before my license expire / must be renewed.
Before looking at a tool, start by understanding which processes are being followed consistently by practitioners in your company and where there would be a benefit in automation.
Otherwise you risk the "garbage in, garbage out" issue.
For example, if project schedules are not being developed in a quality fashion, just migrating them from Excel or Vision to MS Project is likely to cause more headaches given the increased complexity of a "real" scheduling engine.
Kiron Saving Changes...
Hantie PlompManaging Director| Triplo4 Sustainable Solutions Pty LtdBallito, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
I have been using Vision for almost 12 years and recently migrated to Vantage. I am currently considering my options before the expiry / renewal of my annual license. Saving Changes...
Hantie PlompManaging Director| Triplo4 Sustainable Solutions Pty LtdBallito, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Apr 13, 2020 7:57 AM
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Hi Hantie,
There are a number of good software programs on the market today, but not all are right for you and the way your company does projects. My recommendation is treat this like a project; sponsor, charter, requirements, RFP, selection, implementation and adoption. Also, find a program that complements and strengthens your processes vs. recreating them.
Jason
Thank you Jason. Please can you mention a few that I can investigate. I have used Vision for 12 years and recently migrated to Vantage. I however wish to investigate my options before my license expire / must be renewed.
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Apr 13, 2020 11:13 AM
Jason Orloske
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Vantage (if I'm remembering correctly) is pretty robust and offers integrations. Do you need to integrate with an ERP or other solution for accounting purposes? ChangePoint has a number of features. SmartSheet has also been offering a number of enhancements. Monday.com, Basecamp, JIRA, all could have what you need.
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Jason OrloskeProject & Portfolio Management Consultant, CEO| Bridge the Gap Consulting, LLCFargo, Nd, United States
Apr 13, 2020 8:35 AM
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Thank you Jason. Please can you mention a few that I can investigate. I have used Vision for 12 years and recently migrated to Vantage. I however wish to investigate my options before my license expire / must be renewed.
Vantage (if I'm remembering correctly) is pretty robust and offers integrations. Do you need to integrate with an ERP or other solution for accounting purposes? ChangePoint has a number of features. SmartSheet has also been offering a number of enhancements. Monday.com, Basecamp, JIRA, all could have what you need.
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Apr 13, 2020 11:18 AM
Hantie Plomp
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Thank you very much Jason. Really appreciate the guidance.
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Hantie PlompManaging Director| Triplo4 Sustainable Solutions Pty LtdBallito, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
Apr 13, 2020 11:13 AM
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Vantage (if I'm remembering correctly) is pretty robust and offers integrations. Do you need to integrate with an ERP or other solution for accounting purposes? ChangePoint has a number of features. SmartSheet has also been offering a number of enhancements. Monday.com, Basecamp, JIRA, all could have what you need.
Thank you very much Jason. Really appreciate the guidance. Saving Changes...
Drew CraigSr. Agile & Product Coach| VanguardPhiladelphia, Pa, United States
Hantie - I would recommend starting with a set of requirements to narrow the focus of what exactly is needed from the solution to solve for the problem or gap that is motivating this search. Also, keep in mind current architecture and if the need is for cloud or on-premise solutions, as well as what integrations will be required.
Lastly, ensure a robost business readiness playbook to coordinate the switch over from current to new solution. Good Luck! -Drew Saving Changes...
We implemented a tool a few months ago, as a lesson learned, (and Kiron noted that), the tool will not solve your process issues. First understand your process, have a clear scope and agreement with all the teams that will use the tool, and after will be easy to find the perfect tool that will fit not only your team, maybe all your organization. Saving Changes...
