1. Project Management Software Review: Glasscubes, Zoho & Basecamp Kevin Garrett: National Quality Center Nicolé Mandel: UCSF Center for HIV Information
December AETC Program E-Learn Committee Call:
December 13, 2016, 1-2 PM ET
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2. Housekeeping If dialing in, please mute your computer speakers.
If you have to step away or take another call please do not place us on hold.
Feel free to enter your questions and comments in the chat room throughout the presentation.
This webinar is being recorded; webinar recording, transcript, and presentation slides will be posted to the AETC NCRC website after the call.
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3. Webinar objectives
Understand how the identified software programs have been used or are being used to manage projects, and communicate and collaborate with colleagues and team members
Identify the pros and cons and review best practices for each software program
Review costs and learn where to find more information
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4. Presenters
Kevin Garrett has been with the National Quality Center since He has authored many Quality Academy tutorials as well as led the development of many NQC face-to-face trainings. He also has a background in computer technology.
Nicolé Mandel is the AETC NCRC website project manager. She has been managing websites since the 20th century. She loves trying new software.
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5. Software Pros Glasscubes: https://www.glasscubes.com/
Collaboration software-great for file sharing/editing
Easy to use user interface
Can limit access down to the document and/or individual level
Has comprehensive task tracking
Software authors are constantly improving program and open to suggestions
Zoho:
Best for task management, useful for project managers
Allows for more customization
Plug ins and apps available to view tasks and track progress
Presents tasks in a variety of layouts for easy viewing
Basecamp:
Cost effective and easy to use
Great for small projects
Great for communicating with your team, keeping lists and tracking tasks
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6. Software Cons Glasscubes: Zoho: Basecamp:
Calendar not compatible w/Outlook or other project management software
Calendar has been reported to have small bugs – so far not observed on my end
Software authors are in England
Task software can be a bit too complex for some users
Firewalls may limit users in uploading files or other actions
Zoho:
Can be overwhelming if you’re tracking a lot of projects
Sometimes hard to find information in older tasks or threads
Maybe too many features?
Calendar not compatible w/Outlook
Basecamp:
Too many alerts and notifications by default
Not as customizable as some software
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7. Questions?
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8. Next E-learn call February 2017 (tentative) Proposed ideas:
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