Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico.Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Colleagues, span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(78, 78, 78);"Today I heard some concerning news: Plainview, a project management portfolio software, is being discontinued. This reminded me of when I heard the same about Microsoft Project Online a few years back. Both were leaders in the GArner's Quadrant, and both seem to have struggled to adapt to new methodologies./span
span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(78, 78, 78);"It makes me wonder: are these predictive-focused tools destined to disappear? Will we see more collaborative tools take over completely? What are your thoughts on this trend? Have you seen similar tools decline, and what are your predictions for the future of PM software?/span
span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(78, 78, 78);"Looking forward to hearing your insights!/span
Program Manager| HARPER SRLSanto Domingo / Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic
Francisco, I see this less as the end of predictive tools and more as the decline of rigid, all-in-one PPM platforms. Teams want flexibility, collaboration, and faster insight cycles. The future looks more modular to me, lighter tools like Jira, Smartsheet, Monday, plus integrations and AI for portfolio visibility. Governance stays, but the tooling becomes far more adaptable.
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1 reply by Francisco Herrera
Nov 21, 2025 1:22 PM
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Lissette Indhira Pimentel Sosa in span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(78, 78, 78);"the shift towards /spanmodular and adaptable tooling,span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(78, 78, 78);" I agree that rigid, all-in-one platforms are becoming less effective. In my organization, we're actually seeing Jira replace some of those older systems, which allows for greater flexibility and faster insight cycles. It's a good point that governance remains, but the tools themselves need to evolve to be more adaptable./span Francisco
Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico.Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Nov 20, 2025 5:46 PM
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Francisco, I see this less as the end of predictive tools and more as the decline of rigid, all-in-one PPM platforms. Teams want flexibility, collaboration, and faster insight cycles. The future looks more modular to me, lighter tools like Jira, Smartsheet, Monday, plus integrations and AI for portfolio visibility. Governance stays, but the tooling becomes far more adaptable.
Lissette Indhira Pimentel Sosa in span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(78, 78, 78);"the shift towards /spanmodular and adaptable tooling,span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(78, 78, 78);" I agree that rigid, all-in-one platforms are becoming less effective. In my organization, we're actually seeing Jira replace some of those older systems, which allows for greater flexibility and faster insight cycles. It's a good point that governance remains, but the tools themselves need to evolve to be more adaptable./span Francisco
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1 reply by Aaron Porter
Nov 21, 2025 3:42 PM
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Quick tip - if you edit your response you should be able to remove the code the editor is causing to be displayed. Unfortunately, I don't think you will be able to edit the question to remove it. I had to do that with my response. I was using hyphens as bullets and they were converted into bullets when I saved, adding the code as well.
There's actually a larger list of PPM tools either being retired or receiving less emphasis. We're seeing a divergence not just away from those tools, but into a mix of other tools that attempt to address specific problems and opportunities:
more flexible work management platforms
integrated enterprise business platforms
strategy execution platforms
product/value stream platforms
This is part of a normal cycle we've seen with tools in the past. What's next is that, over the next several years, the divergence will slow down and a new convergence will begin as the "diverged" systems start crossing lanes and begin competing with each other for market share and to try and keep customers that want to reduce the number of tools and licenses they're paying for. It will be something new - not a return to the Project Server that so many of us love to hate - but a different blend of functions addressing the new patterns that have emerged in those future organizations. Then the cycle continues. And so on, etc., ad infinitum, into eternity.
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Nov 24, 2025 1:24 PM
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Aaron in divergence followed by convergence in the PPM tool landscape, it's true that many older, rigid platforms are being replaced by more specialized, flexible, and integrated tools. However, you've highlighted a key point: this divergence will likely lead to a new convergence as these newer systems start to blend functionalities and compete, ultimately creating a new generation of adaptable PPM solutions.
Lissette Indhira Pimentel Sosa in span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(78, 78, 78);"the shift towards /spanmodular and adaptable tooling,span style="background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); color: rgb(78, 78, 78);" I agree that rigid, all-in-one platforms are becoming less effective. In my organization, we're actually seeing Jira replace some of those older systems, which allows for greater flexibility and faster insight cycles. It's a good point that governance remains, but the tools themselves need to evolve to be more adaptable./span Francisco
Quick tip - if you edit your response you should be able to remove the code the editor is causing to be displayed. Unfortunately, I don't think you will be able to edit the question to remove it. I had to do that with my response. I was using hyphens as bullets and they were converted into bullets when I saved, adding the code as well.
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1 reply by Francisco Herrera
Nov 25, 2025 1:05 PM
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Aaron Porter thanks for the quick tip! I hadn't realized that was happening. I'll be sure to keep that in mind when editing my responses to avoid any display issues. I appreciate you sharing that advice. Francisco.
Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico.Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Nov 21, 2025 3:39 PM
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There's actually a larger list of PPM tools either being retired or receiving less emphasis. We're seeing a divergence not just away from those tools, but into a mix of other tools that attempt to address specific problems and opportunities:
more flexible work management platforms
integrated enterprise business platforms
strategy execution platforms
product/value stream platforms
This is part of a normal cycle we've seen with tools in the past. What's next is that, over the next several years, the divergence will slow down and a new convergence will begin as the "diverged" systems start crossing lanes and begin competing with each other for market share and to try and keep customers that want to reduce the number of tools and licenses they're paying for. It will be something new - not a return to the Project Server that so many of us love to hate - but a different blend of functions addressing the new patterns that have emerged in those future organizations. Then the cycle continues. And so on, etc., ad infinitum, into eternity.
Aaron in divergence followed by convergence in the PPM tool landscape, it's true that many older, rigid platforms are being replaced by more specialized, flexible, and integrated tools. However, you've highlighted a key point: this divergence will likely lead to a new convergence as these newer systems start to blend functionalities and compete, ultimately creating a new generation of adaptable PPM solutions.
Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico.Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Nov 21, 2025 3:42 PM
Replying to Aaron Porter
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Quick tip - if you edit your response you should be able to remove the code the editor is causing to be displayed. Unfortunately, I don't think you will be able to edit the question to remove it. I had to do that with my response. I was using hyphens as bullets and they were converted into bullets when I saved, adding the code as well.
Aaron Porter thanks for the quick tip! I hadn't realized that was happening. I'll be sure to keep that in mind when editing my responses to avoid any display issues. I appreciate you sharing that advice. Francisco.
Hi Francisco, Great observation! Predictive-focused tools like Plainview and Project Online are declining because organizations increasingly favor flexibility, real-time collaboration, and integration—key aspects of Agile and hybrid approaches. Tools such as Jira, Asana, and Monday.com thrive because they support iterative planning and transparency. I don’t think predictive tools will vanish completely—they’ll remain relevant in industries with strict compliance or long-term planning needs. But the future clearly leans toward platforms that blend portfolio management with Agile adaptability.
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Program Manager, PPM&PMO Specialist.| Coppel, Mexico.Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico
Great point! In my experience of more than 20 years as a project manager, I have seen this shift clearly. For many years, we worked with Microsoft Project Online, which is very strong for predictive planning and detailed scheduling. It was excellent for projects with strict timelines and compliance needs. However, as organizations moved toward Agile and hybrid approaches, we also changed to Jira. The main reason was flexibility and real-time collaboration. Jira helps us manage iterative work, visualize progress, and integrate with other tools easily. This is something predictive tools cannot always offer. I agree with you—predictive tools will not disappear completely. They are still important for industries like construction or government projects where compliance and long-term planning are critical. But the trend is clear: tools that combine portfolio management with Agile adaptability are the future. Thanks! Francisco. Saving Changes...
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