The only challenge I've seen with spreadsheets is sharing the spreadsheet amongst the people involved with the project. I've seen people though use Google Docs for stuff like that .. also OneNote is great for real time sharing too.
The overall challenge with project management I find is getting people to actually do updates and keep things current ... takes time and discipline ;) -----Original Message----- From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Adam Moffett Sent: Tuesday, August 4, 2015 11:42 AM To: af@afmug.com Subject: Re: [AFMUG] Project Management Software Interesting thought. On 8/4/2015 11:39 AM, Brian Webster wrote: > Start with a good excel spreadsheet if it a smaller project but structure the > sheet such that it would easily convert to a relational database table(s). > The problem with most project management programs is that they are designed > for really large projects with many people and typically PMP certified folks > using the package. It still requires a lot of setup and customization for > your particular project. If you are proficient in excel you can get it done > quicker there. > > The real reason one needs project management software is to keep track of > multiple tasks, but just as importantly the forecasting of those tasks > completions. I used to be a project troubleshooter for a tower company, the > typical reason for projects falling behind and getting out of control was the > lack of task completion forecast dates and a failure to examine those dates > on a daily basis. These dates set goals for employees and contractors and > helps them manage their priorities and workload. > > > > Thank You, > Brian Webster > www.wirelessmapping.com > www.Broadband-Mapping.com > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] On Behalf Of Adam Moffett > Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2015 11:11 AM > To: af@afmug.com > Subject: [AFMUG] Project Management Software > > I know this has been covered before.....but it's a hot topic here at the > moment. Is there a project management package that anybody here is really > happy with? > > >
