2022-04-05T08:42:00Z
NC
Content Manager at PeerSpot (formerly IT Central Station)
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What project management/portfolio management program would you recommend?

Names I have heard thrown around include Trello, Asana, and Monday.com, although I am open to other suggestions.

What is the difference between the different softwares? Which would you recommend and why? TIA!

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2022-09-01T22:38:35Z
Sep 1, 2022

Hi Netanya, for complez projects I recommend Basecamp or Microsoft Project, but for small or low complexity projects I suggest Trello. Best regards.

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2022-09-01T22:38:34Z
Sep 1, 2022

Hi Netanya, for complez projects I recommend Basecamp or Microsoft Project, but for small or low complexity projects I suggest Trello. Best regards.

Mir Nayeem Ul Haq - PeerSpot reviewer
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2022-08-29T15:58:19Z
Aug 29, 2022

Hi Netanya,


Trello is a simple and effective project management tool that is easy to use and has a variety of features that can help you manage your projects effectively. Asana is a more comprehensive project management tool that has more features and is more complex to use. Monday.com is a project management tool that is designed to be used by teams, and has features that allow for collaboration and communication within teams.


But, I would recommend Trello, because it is a simple and effective project management tool. It is easy to use and has a variety of features that can help you manage your projects effectively.

Islam Bayraktar - PeerSpot reviewer
PPM Services Director at OPTIIM
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2022-07-29T08:38:52Z
Jul 29, 2022

Hi Netanya, 


If you want to reach a quick-wins at the portfolio level with an intelligent algorithmic and automated approach please look at my favourite tool called Aangine. 


It gives you capabilities to run multiple What-if scenarios at the portfolio level, considering various constraints on capacity, budgets, timing and prioritization. It helps PMOs/SPMs very quickly to perform risk & value analysis and run impacts analysis to see what happens if suddenly priorities/capacity/budget will be changed. Visibility on future horizons, possibly bottlenecks and risks gives you the opportunity to compare and run an intelligent algorithm to optimise your future portfolio within a new reality immediately. As an outcome, in the first couple of quarters, you will get significant results on your execution side of the way of working.


Regarding the execution part of the delivery for the corporate customers, I would recommend Micro Focus PPM review.

Kind regards,
I. Bayraktar

Jane Johnson - PeerSpot reviewer
Owner, Chief Strategist, HubSpot Guru at Pivot
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2022-07-09T16:15:06Z
Jul 9, 2022

I’ve used Trello, Asana, and Monday.com. 


My favorite by far is ClickUp due to following reasons:


1. It’s inexpensive. 


2. Support is great. 


3. Very flexible - we do sprints with points and it’s great for this. 


4. They are constantly launching new improvements. 


5. Most important - my team loves ClickUp and actually uses it! We particularly like the goals feature.

JD
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2022-04-07T05:23:30Z
Apr 7, 2022

Jira is what we currently use and I have no complaints about it at all.  

EB
Director of Community at PeerSpot (formerly IT Central Station)
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Apr 7, 2022

@Justin Dillow, can you please share what you particularly like about it (~2-3 things)? Thanks

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2022-04-06T19:20:53Z
Apr 6, 2022

Since 1998 I have been using the Planisware project portfolio management solution for multiple pharma organizations. 


The application initially had the esoteric name OPX2. For easier international name recognition, its name sensibly became Planisware in 2009 with the release of P5. Subsequent releases of Planisware P5 and Planisware P6 (or V6) and currently Planisware Enterprise (E7) have brought substantive improvements to the stakeholder community in user interface, capabilities, reporting, and performance. 


Planisware documentation has evolved markedly with more frequent publishing of detailed functional guides, videos, and release notes, available online for customers and from within the application. For example, the fifth set of release notes for E7, specifically 7.0.4; March 2022, is 133 pages long. Planisware Academy is another tool for gaining proficiency with project and portfolio management. 


What I especially enjoy with Planisware is unsurpassed flexibility for managing project activities--not just as list tables and Gantt charts, but also with Kanban cards, roadmaps, stage and gates, deliverables, ideas, etc. Modules for resource management and cost management have similar depth of execution. Another module for tracking risks and opportunities is selectable when needed.


Planisware's implementation of activity types as a discrete breakdown structure facilitates the use of consistent, defined activities across projects and improves the accuracy of planning.


Project templates and activity library features are valuable for creating new projects more efficiently.


Data visualization is another Planisware strongpoint. It's possible to make dynamic slide presentations of working projects.


Given the depth and breadth of Planisware modules and the software's overall capabilities, each corporate organization has to make a long-term commitment to adopting Planisware. Providing stakeholders the opportunity to gain needed proficiencies with Planisware is also essential for reaping the considerable benefits of using this fascinating enterprise solution. 

HeshamFouad - PeerSpot reviewer
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2022-04-05T21:48:39Z
Apr 5, 2022

I have experience with Asana. It's an easy-to-use and configure solution, especially for medium and non-complex plans.

DT
Project Manager at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees
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2022-04-05T12:49:21Z
Apr 5, 2022

The real question is: what type of Project/Portfolio Management system do I need? 


The Trello, Asana, and Monday.com types of products tend to be a bit more lightweight. Sometimes, they lack the structure that a more robust system such as Project Online or Project for the Web can offer. 


If the organization is small(er) and or only a few individuals will be utilizing the system, then the former may work well. If a large(r) organization and many PMs /Portfolio Managers, compliance issues, etc., a more mainstream Project? A Portfolio Management approach may be needed. Look into a bigger player in the market. 


Take a look at the Gartner reviews for additional suggestions as to what level and type of system may be the right one for your organization.

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