Appendix A Project Management Software

22 Learning Objectives  a discussion of the common features  criteria for selecting a system  a discussion of some advantages  a discussion of some disadvantages  a discussion of vendors offering software

33 Project Management Software Features Budgeting and cost control Calendars Graphics Importing/exporting data Handling multiple projects and subprojects Report generation

Project Management Software Additional Features Resource management Planning Project monitoring and tracking Scheduling Security Sorting and filtering What-if analysis

4 Criteria for Selecting Project Management Software Capacity Documentation and on-line help facilities Ease of use Features available Integration with other systems Installation requirements Reporting capabilities Internet features Security Vendor support

5 Advantages of Using Project Management Software Accuracy Affordability Ease of use Ability to handle complexity Maintainability and modifiability Record keeping Speed What-if analysis

6 Concerns about Using Project Management Software Becoming distracted by the software –Focus on the people! A false sense of security –Too much; Fix slippage; GIGO Information overload The learning curve Overreliance on software –SW just a tool; must know PM basics

Popular Project Management Software Packages CA-SuperProject Microsoft Project Project Scheduler SureTrak Project Manager Time Line High-End Project Management Software Primavera (