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The Best Project Management Tool and Technique?

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George Lewis Program/Project Manager| DXC Technology Company Heredia, Costa Rica
If you were to choose one, which would be the best PMI Project Management Tool and Technique according to your personal Experience?
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George Lewis Program/Project Manager| DXC Technology Company Heredia, Costa Rica
Jun 10, 2016 3:04 PM
Replying to Brett Graves
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Building out a detailed RACI matrix to make sure subksows cover all requirements, but do not overlap.
Brett - Yes, RACI is a good tool...
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Abigail Whitmore Il, United States
I think one of the best universal project management "tools" or "techniques" would be thoughtful planning and reflection. PDCA.
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Jun 11, 2016 11:25 AM
George Lewis
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Abigail - thanks for your input..
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George Lewis Program/Project Manager| DXC Technology Company Heredia, Costa Rica
Jun 11, 2016 9:14 AM
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I think one of the best universal project management "tools" or "techniques" would be thoughtful planning and reflection. PDCA.
Abigail - thanks for your input..
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Sungjoon Park Coral Springs, Fl, United States
Meetings with relevant stakeholders and SMEs might be one of the most powerful tools which can be used in project management.
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1 reply by George Lewis
Jun 12, 2016 7:47 AM
George Lewis
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Sungjoon - I agree on that one...
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George Lewis Program/Project Manager| DXC Technology Company Heredia, Costa Rica
Jun 11, 2016 6:50 PM
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Meetings with relevant stakeholders and SMEs might be one of the most powerful tools which can be used in project management.
Sungjoon - I agree on that one...
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Stephen Stewart CIO Candidate / Director of Operations / MIS / Program / Project Management| Sona Networks Severna Park, Md, United States
expert judgement
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1 reply by George Lewis
Jun 27, 2016 12:20 PM
George Lewis
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Stephen - certainly expert judgement is a good one.
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George Lewis Program/Project Manager| DXC Technology Company Heredia, Costa Rica
Jun 27, 2016 11:08 AM
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expert judgement
Stephen - certainly expert judgement is a good one.
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harry vent Nj, United States
My point is plenty of tools are in out there. I don't know that all are best tool, but alternatively try to get a suitable choice as ideal. I've been using Apptivo, it is ideal for what I want and worth for invest.
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Maxim Ivashkov MS related developer| Plansis Netherlands
I led a large MS Project implementation with 500+ users (engineers and project managers). If you have complex operations MS Project is one of the best when it comes to scheduling. I would not use it for simple task management unless you are really large organization with a good budget for customization. MS Project is good for operational project management or management of complex workflows. Besides that you are better of with online PM tools or even SharePoint/Outlook task lists. By the way you can connect SharePoint tasks to Outlook or Access. Access can be used for a custom solution, but I would use online azure database in this case scenario.

Keep in mind:
1. Basically any out of the box project management solution is empty box and kind of garbage , customization and standardization is what makes it work.
2. Many corporate Project management implementations will fail, probably 50%. you really need to cross the boundary of what is possible and get over the edge of minimal critical working product.
3. 20% of users may like doing accurate planning required for scheduling but 80% will report lack of added value or just will not see value behind the administration burden.
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