preparepm has reviews for the market leading software products in the area of Project Management and office.
Project Management Software
Tracking project progress
Microsoft Project Standard 2007 is the leading project management software. It allows you to first create a project plan with tasks, their dependencies and duration, and then allows you to assign resources to these tasks. The software can then be used to track progress against this defined plan.
Project Management Software
Tracking project progress
Microsoft Project Standard 2007 is the leading project management software. It allows you to first create a project plan with tasks, their dependencies and duration, and then allows you to assign resources to these tasks. The software can then be used to track progress against this defined plan.
Microsoft Visio Standard 2007 allows you to draw figures and flowcharts. Visio has features to create shapes and dependencies between them. These figures can then be imported into Powerpoint or Word.
General office Software
Leading home office product
Microsoft Office Home and Student 2007 includes the latest version of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word. All these products are market leaders, and do not need much description. There is also a Mac verion of office. If you have your own small business that you operate, then you may need Microsoft office Professional full version.
Microsoft Outlook 2007 is the market leading email product with tools to track tasks and calendar for managing appointments. The interface is easy to use. The only negative being the relatively high price of $110.
Protecting your computers from viruses
Norton Internet Security 2009 is quite easily the best product for detecting and removing viruses, Trojans and Internet worms. It is a good investment if you do not have any virus detection software.
Financial Accounting
Quickbook Pro 2009 is the leading accounting software with features like paying salaries, invoicing, bill tracking, and check-writing.
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1. Plan your day using time management techniques
As a project manager, time management skills are essential because you are dealing with a wide range of tasks that demand a quick turnaround time. Planning your day will go a long way in keeping you organized and increasing your productivity. Assist your task planning by using project management software which helps you track the work of you and your team.
If you are not very tech savvy, a simple to-do list can also be a great organizational tool. Prioritize your most important tasks by putting them at the top of the list and less important ones at the bottom. Having a visual plan of your daily tasks helps to keep you on track and aware of time.
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2. Include stakeholders in important project conversations
While you will have plenty of responsibilities regarding the project, don’t neglect your clients.
Good communication is essential is keeping both parties informed of project progression, curtailing scope creep, and apprised of changing requirements. Some clients may have different expectations when it comes to communication, so make sure to establish the frequency and type of communication (like emails, phone calls, and face-to-face conversations) at the beginning of your project.
Establishing communication expectations early helps alleviate stakeholder uncertainty about communication frequency and delivery.
3. Regularly communicate with your team
Daily team communication helps keep misunderstandings and unclear requirements under control. Keeping your team informed in every step of the project is essential to project management success.
For example, a study published by Procedia Technology found that good communication skills were the cornerstone of project management. The study examined over 300 “construction project managers, architects, construction managers, engineers and quantity surveyors” and their successes and failures on various construction projects.
4. Anticipate project setbacks
Even the best-laid plans often go awry.
Remember that even with a high amount of planning and attention to detail, your project may still encounter some challenges. Pay attention to complaints from stakeholders or colleagues, and other warning signs, like a missed deadline or cost overrun, that there may be a problem.
Preventing a crisis will keep your project running smoothly, save you a lot of time, and keep you, your team, and your stakeholders confident in progressing with the project.
Unfortunately not every complication can be avoided. Crisis management skills are essential for dealing with the unexpected. Project managers need to be flexible and pragmatic. Improvise and make sharp decisions when needed.
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5. Stay focused on the details
A common problem project managers encounter is having the project aims not aligned with the organization’s objectives. A great project manager will strategize a plan for the project to lead back to the overall success of the business.
Know your project’s scope by heart and avoid wandering outside of the project’s requirements. It’s too easy to get lost in minor details and forget what your focus is, so a well-planned project scope is essential for success.
And final, you should use KPI to measure effectiveness of the project, here are full list: 76 project management KPIs