Tools
Project management tools are incredibly helpful in making the planning process easier, boosting the productivity of your team, and improving overall efficiency. This is because project planning can often get complicated and confusing, especially when juggling multiple tasks and team members, but the right planning tools can come to the rescue. They offer a range of benefits that can make a real difference for the project.
The PMO continuously reviews, demos, and tests project managements tools, considering many factors such as:
- University and/or individual project needs
- Required tasks for the team
- Features and functionality offered
- User-friendliness of the tool
- Integration capabilities with other tools
- Data security in project management tools
- Communication methods within the team
- Consideration of team diversity
- Availability of customer support
Training
Project management training empowers project teams to manage time, budget, and resources better. Learning about the tools and frameworks will help to provide the most value to projects and avoid procrastination.
Consultation
By taking the time to conduct a thorough project management assessment, project teams can identify potential issues early on and develop a plan to address them, ensuring that their project is set up for success.