In the previous post, I talked about how companies that are still in the process of building a project management cycle can benefit greatly from attending a user group or conference. These can serve as a place for the organization to learn more about project management in general, or as a place to find some ideas on to take back and apply internally. So onto the next…
#2 You probably don’t use every feature made available
Yep, it’s true. Who knows if using every single feature is even necessary? But there is also a high probability that there is a currently unknown feature to your team that would be extremely helpful! When searching for project management software, most teams have already mapped out what they need. In other words, a list of requirements to ensure that they purchase software that can meet all of their criteria. What often slips one’s mind would be the room for progression in an organization’s project management process. That’s where the idea of collaborating on ways to manage projects will come in handy.
A simple example could include an organization being interested in learning more about using resource allocation to manage the growing number of employees, and maybe a new report will help executives in the long run. Any other examples you would like to add?
Janelle Abaoag, Project Insight
