It's been a while since I've been working actively on projects, but now that I am back in action I am retooling my project manager tool belt. I realized now that I've spent time in several different organizations that the tools PMs uses can be drastically different from one company to the next. Some companies are advanced, using PM software, resource staffing tools, advanced project schedules, Document repositories, etc. Some are simply uses spreadsheets. I am not sure where or when Excel became the defacto tool to manage projects, but I guess it was the most robust desktop application with a high rate of familiarity.

If I had the perfect application to design I'd create an app that would allow for flexible data input, like a xls file, but have workflow, and import capabilities from MS projects. I'd want to build action and risk registers and have them be associated with user accounts in the system. I'd want a tie into time and entry applications or have that built in. I'd also like a  web meeting/document management system/web cam/VOIP ability to manage meetings from inside the application. It be great to see your team on a web cam, while everyone is looking at the same data points and review the current project together.  I think what I want is an all inclusive project management tool that give a PM a one stop shop for all his/her needs. Oh I'd like WIKI capabilities, and also social networking as well as well as world clock that could give you the best meeting times based on your stakeholders geographical locations. Oh and this should all be avail Any ideas out there?

 


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