Project Management Software (LO2)

Work plan - 

Definition- A proposed strategy or schedule for a particular project

Pros - It increases productivity 

Cons - It can be time-consuming

Online calendar - 

Definition- It is a collaborative or personal time management software with a calendar that can be used to keep track of planned events

Pros - It can set up alerts and reminders 

Cons - Depends on the technology.

Gantt chart - 

Definition- A project management tool that illustrates work completed over some time about the time planned for the work

Pros - It helps to practice better time management

Cons - It can be hard to prepare without the right software 

Spreadsheet - 

Definition- A computer program that can capture, display and manipulate data arranged in rows and columns

Pros - They are free

Cons - They are prone to errors.

Specialized project management software - 

Definition- It is a software designed to provide a means of planning, organizing and managing various project aspects.

Pros - It helps to reduce costs

Cons - It may not be suitable for large or complex projects with many tasks