Learning objective - Compare digital tools available for project management including scheduling, communication, time management, etc.
Teamwork andCommunication
Too many tools!
Is there enough budget ?
No. We have to choose specific tools.
Which tools will you choose?Is there one tool that fulfils all these needs?
SchedulingIssue TrackingTasking
How do we select digital tools? Answer these questions.
What is the geographic location of the team?What external stakeholders does my team need to communicate with?What types of files need to be shared?What existing platforms are available from the organization?Do we need to track our time spent on projects?How are we scheduling the project?Who needs access to the schedule and key milestone dates?Do we need to track and assign issues?
Involve everyone in tool selection
Team 1-Make one team with younger members of the organization to choose tools. Team 2 -Make another team with more experienced and established members of the organization.Tools shortlisted by Team 1 can then be reviewed by Team 2 to determine the efficiency and cost effectiveness.