Project Management Tools

Project Management Tools
The best project management tools are simple and easy to use. These would include Project Management Templates, check-lists (milestone reviews), forms and planning software such as Microsoft Project

Given the wide range of project management tools available, the key to selecting the right one, and understanding that different tools are used for the different stages of a project life cycle.

During all stages of the project, Milestones Reviews and Business Plans take a leading role, whereas in the Initiation phase, Project Charter, Business Plan, Project Roadmap, and Business Case are essential.

During Execution and Controlling stages, update of Risk and Issue management and check point reporting are vital. During Closure, assessment of lesson learnt and project end and stage end report are required to past on vital knowledge other corporate projects.

Below list the most commonly used project management tools, significant throughout the project lifecycle:
• Business Plan
• Milestones Check-list Scheduling Tools and Methodologies:
• Gantt • Pert • MS Project
• Business Case Justification
• Project Charter
• Project Framework or Overview
• Risk Analysis
• Score Cards
• Team Building
• Project Communication Plan
• Project Management Templates
• Project Management Software Package