Question

Create a table with a list of five project management software programs available on the market today (Microsoft Project and ProjectLibre are two examples). List two benefits and two drawbacks for each program.

Answer 1

1. LiquidPlanner

Benefits -

1. Highly customizable

2. Expected completion date changes with changes in resource allocation

Drawbacks -

1. Expensive

2. Time-consuming Implementation

2. Trello

Benefits -

1. Simple workflow Management; follows the kanban system

2. Mobile friendly

Drawbacks -

1. No reporting features

2. Upload limit per attachment of 100Mb

3. Wrike

Benefits -

1. A timeline view of projects

2. Mobile friendly

Drawbacks -

1. Expensive

2. Hard to navigate

4.Asana

Benefits -

1. Workspace feature to allow collaboration for tasks and projects

2. Robust Storage security

Drawbacks -

1. No time tracking

2. A task can be only assigned to one person

5. Jira

Benefits -

1. Offers search and filter functionality

2. Provides a single view for all user stories and can generate the needed reports for various sprints making it one of the best for agile project management

Drawbacks -

1. Confusing User interface

2. Upload limit per attachment of 100Mb