Microsoft Project's most valuable features include robust scheduling, resource management, cost tracking, and integration with Microsoft tools. Its intuitive interface and Office suite familiarity make it easy to use. Features like critical path analysis, Gantt charts, and automation streamline project management. Integration capabilities enhance team collaboration. The ability to visualize project timelines, manage dependencies, and update dynamically aids in successful project delivery. Versatile for various industries, it accommodates extensive project scopes effectively.
- "The scheduling part of Microsoft Project is easy; if you change one of the dates, the rest of the dates automatically get changed based on the dependency."
- "The most valuable features are in the successor and predecessor determination and the tracking tools, such as obtaining data on the S curve financial curve."
- "This tool is the most accurate project management tool, allowing me to run a full set of project activities without having to switch between different tools for scheduling and other tasks."
Microsoft Project needs enhancements in integration with other platforms, more intuitive user interface, and better reporting capabilities. Its collaboration tools and support for agile methodology could be improved. Users desire enhanced stability for large projects, more dynamic functionality, and improved technical support. The pricing is considered high, and resource allocation could be optimized. Additional templates, multi-currency support, advanced visualization, and easier setup procedures are also desired, alongside better linking with third-party tools.
- "The only suggestion for improvement is the generative AI feature for task suggestions; this is the main concern so far, something nice to have."
- "When I have too many elements or items in a project, it becomes cumbersome, especially during printing."
- "Microsoft Project is very expensive, costing roughly double what it should. We purchase perpetual licenses due to the high cost of subscriptions, which are about 1,000 Australian dollars."
