MS Project, still clunky - still works :)
June 14, 2018
MS Project, still clunky - still works :)
Score 7 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Project
Used for project managements slightly differently for each product. I used it to keep the input of my projects in order. Others in the company use it for managing the entire development project. Again, I mainly use it for managing my deliverables for all of the projects that I am involved in.
- Gantt charts Gantt charts Gantt charts! It is the best tool for flexibility of creating and updating the scheduing charts
- Flexibility and ease of updating relating certain tasks relating to or relying on other tasks.
- The resource management tools are very useful
- Integration with the other Microsoft tools that we also all use.
- With not every team member using project, is difficult to share the full plan.
- Not super intuitive as other MS products...but not that bad.
- The best ROI for me with Project is time. Keeping everyone on task with clear understanding of their roles and timeframe is a big timesaver.
- Project is also a great visualization tool for getting projects reviewed and approved by upper management. Again, saving time and money.
MS Project is better at organizing a project from a timing standpoint. I feel that JIRA's strengths are in real time collaboration, assignment of tasks, and bringing to resolution. We had utilized both products together since they kind of fill these needs that the other product does not do quite as well. MS Project is better for the overall long high-level view) of the project where JIRA is good for the day to day detail. tracking.