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Appendix A Project Management Software
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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
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33 Project Management Software Features Budgeting and cost control Calendars Email Graphics Importing/exporting data Handling multiple projects and subprojects Report generation
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Project Management Software Additional Features Resource management Planning Project monitoring and tracking Scheduling Security Sorting and filtering What-if analysis
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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
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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
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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
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Popular Project Management Software Packages CA-SuperProject Microsoft Project Project Scheduler SureTrak Project Manager Time Line High-End Project Management Software Primavera (www.primavera.com)
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