Project Management Software Comparison: A Strategic View

This post takes a strategic view of the project management software landscape. First, it identifies a dozen key features of PM software. Then it compares functionality across those key features for 10 popular PM software vendors. Next it identifies strategic implications by citing 5 strategy frameworks that can be helpful. Finally it identifies project management … Read more

Three Top Choices for an Agile Project Planning Tool

It can be a daunting task to look for an agile project planning tool. You will find a plethora of options – even free agile project management tools. This post focuses on three hosted agile project management software tools – from Atlassian, Microsoft, and Google. You will find comparisons of key attributes, pricing, and strengths … Read more

Celoxis Project Management Software Review

Celoxis offers a comprehensive solution that can be a good fit for the right size, focus, and complexity of organization. In this review, we look at the strengths and weaknesses of Celoxis project management software and evaluate it against criteria used commonly in this market. We also take a holistic look – and prognosticate where … Read more

The Gartner Hype Cycle Explained: A PM Perspective

The Gartner Hype Cycle is an interesting product with wide applicability in the digital technology world. It takes the inevitable phases of developing technology products, boils them down to a logical life cycle, and adds rigorous product research to give a valuable perspective on where products fit into the life cycle. This article covers the … Read more

TeamGantt Review: Fresh Take on Project Management Software

At first glace, TeamGantt project management software displays what appears to be a very fresh look. In this TeamGantt review, we take a step back and look at the whole picture. That includes looking not only at the features, capabilities, and user experience, but also where TeamGantt fits into the larger community of PM software … Read more

Leverage the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Project Management

The Gartner Magic Quadrant is a powerful tool that can be used for multiple purposes. Some use it in the process of pursuing acquisitions. Others use it for investments. Others use it for informing their strategies for positioning software products in the marketplace, or for acquiring software products. This post provides an overview and explores … Read more

Method123 Templates Review: Impress Your Clients and Customers!

This post reviews Method123 Project Management templates. I have used Method123 templates for years and really like them, especially certain specific templates. However, I do not think that one type of templates is always the answer. In fact, what I have learned is that much of the benefit from using any type of template is … Read more