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Projects@Work   (May 25, 2006)




Projects@Work has developed the PPM Software Evaluation Tool, a comprehensive set of questions and parameters for organizations to consider when selecting a project portfolio management solution. And before you make a final decision, make sure you have come to your conclusion with these additional guidelines in mind.

The number of software solutions supporting the process of project portfolio management is truly staggering. There are scaled-up Gantt charts and schedule management tools; systems for managing resources across the organization; analytical applications for scoring and selecting projects; and integrated suites that offer an end-to-end solution for organizational project management needs. There have never been so many options.
 
What has not changed, however, are the implications behind the choice you make. Software tools have become how most organizations institutionalize and manage processes. Select the right tool, and you have the potential to gain control over your organization’s project investments. Get it wrong, and your entire project management implementation can fall flat on its face.
 
Now that we’ve laid out the stakes, let’s talk about how to tackle this vital undertaking. Like it or not, the solution you choose often becomes the most visible face of project management in your organization.



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