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The thought that "no correctly-spec'ed project gets approved" leads me to lots of questions, and no real answers this morning.
I was thinking about the massive projects that the world has seen, like the Pyramids, great Dams, Bridges, Skyscrapers and Railways, or well-designed and -architected cities in general, and wondering: Are these things we marvel at, built on great inequities? Inequities that people of certain demographics cannot even imagine (thinking about myself as a white, male, middle-class American).
It's not comfortable to think about, but would such marvels even exist if there were not the exploited and the exploiters? Can this said to have been even necessary for technical progress?
PM software centered on graphic design firms. --Rick Cogley
Project Management Software for Graphic Design
by: Shel Perkins
from: STEP Inside Design, July/August 2007
A good system for budgeting and tracking projects is absolutely essential for every graphic design firm. However, the process of finding the software that’s most appropriate for you can be very confusing. There are lots of competing project management systems out there and each has different strengths and weaknesses. This research guide will help you sort through the options by asking some key questions and sharing comparative information about several of the systems currently available.
The "pomodoro technique" is a sort of "personal scrum" technique for getting things done. Check out the paper written in English on this page - it's a link to a PDF. --Rick Cogley
From the site, in Italian - Abstract - Per molte persone il tempo rappresenta un nemico. L'ansia relativa al "tempo che passa", soprattutto in presenza di scadenze, genera comportamenti non efficaci nel lavoro e nello studio e, per questa via, sviluppa la tendenza a procrastinare.
Many people on Twitter ask for recommendations for a good online project management solution. There are many such web-based applications out there, and it really depends upon your needs and intended project approach - are you "agile", do you want to use "scrum" or "kanban", or are you PMI all the way. Do you want it SaaS, or self-hosted? Do you need time tracking? Should a wiki be integrated? The list goes on. My requirements to make it through the "first cut" are listed in the article.
PSNext seems like a very comprehensive, cross-platform project management solution based on the PMI standards. -- Rick Cogley
From the site - PSNext is a full-featured and an exceptionally easy to use enterprise Project and Portfolio Management (PPM) solution, giving you extensive insight into all your projects and resources across the enterprise. PSNext is entirely web-based, and can be used regardless of your geographical location, operating system, or browser, making it the ideal choice for organizations with single or mixed IT environments.
PSNext’s rich graphical interface, multi-lingual nature, robust project management functionality, high degree of configurability, flexible licensing, and simple automatic deployment ensure a smooth startup and a rewarding journey to project management success. PSNext is based on Sciforma’s 26+ years of project management and software development experience, and from hundreds of thousands of users worldwide.
Big list of web-based PM software.
From the site: Web-based software can surprisingly increase performance, productivity and efficiency within an organization.
Since web-based applications can be accessed through any web browser, no desktop installation or updates are required. Web-based applications require to be installed on a server, which is most of the time hosted by the software developer. Moreover, certain providers even offer Intranet solutions, which can be installed on your own server.
Our directory lists developers who offer effective, 100% web-based business tools. Their applications are accessible by users from any computer, at anytime, from anywhere.
Our team of web-based application specialists have already reviewed some of the applications listed on this website. If you have no time to spend on evaluating several tools, you can read our software reviews to get a quick overview of featured applications. The reviews include strengths, key features, screenshots, etc.
Very useful article on estimation. On Grenning's "Planning Poker".
From the site:
The best way I’ve found for agile teams to estimate is by playing planning poker (Grenning 2002). Planning poker combines expert opinion, analogy, and disaggregation into an enjoyable approach to estimating that results in quick but reliable estimates.
Can Agile be applied to systems integration projects? Yes and no. --Rick Cogley
From the site: Agile is not for everyone or every project. There are some requirements for it to be successful that fly in the face of a lot of the established norms for IT projects and implementations. That’s not to say you couldn’t use Agile for such projects, but unless everyone involved clearly understood the Agile requirements, it would not likely be an unsuccessful attempt.
What are these requirements?
Seems like a good online PM software.
From the site:
Web Based Project Collaboration
DeskAway gives you an accurate view of your project progress and eliminates common problems when working in teams: email spam, multiple file versions, lost files, task accountability issues, lack of clarity & work transparency.
DeskAway is an online software, so, there is nothing to download or install on any computer. All you need is an Internet connection and a web browser.
Our Vision
Our vision is to provide simple, powerful and affordable tools that help people work smarter.
From the site: Project portfolio management and project management software for the midmarket. Until now organisations were locked out from the benefits of PPM due to expense and complexity. Enter TeamWorks - PPM software with a low cost of ownership that can be up and running in days.
Vertabase is a solid-looking online or self-hosted PM solution. No invoicing, but it seems to cover the basics. Could not find the way to change currency to Yen or to get it to allow Japanese characters to be saved, as the demo "munges" them into ??? marks.
ANother online PM tool. Looks interesting.
From the site: Tasks Pro™ is a robust, multi-user, web-based task management solution to effectively coordinate and organize your professional and personal projects. You work with a team of people who all play a vital role in the success of the project. You have multiple projects with various teams working simultaneously. You need a collaborative solution that allows each team member to successfully manage their tasks and gives you insight into the project’s progress. Each person needs access to a centralized task manager from a variety of computers, PDA’s, and web-enabled phones - perhaps from all over the world. Tasks Pro™ is your solution.
Project management software @task. Mother lode of features, but complex. Multilingual and well regarded. No invoicing included.
From their site: @task is web-based project management software that helps companies get work done. You' ll love how easy it is to get more from your teams and bring your projects in on time and on budget. Use @task to plan your project life cycle and provide your teams with the project management tools they need to succeed.
The mother lode list of online project management apps.
Max Wideman's "project management wisdom". Good, practical advice on PM. --Rick Cogley
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