{"id":2470,"date":"2014-05-06T15:11:04","date_gmt":"2014-05-06T15:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cmwlab.com\/blog\/?p=2470"},"modified":"2014-05-06T15:11:04","modified_gmt":"2014-05-06T15:11:04","slug":"project-management-benefits-communication-getting-things-done-one-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cmwlab.com\/blog\/project-management-benefits-communication-getting-things-done-one-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"Project Management Benefits: Communication and Getting Things Done, All in One Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s no secret that project management benefits go beyond just the client. They extend to the project manager, the team, the company, its other clients, even third-party vendor partners. Efficiency, customer satisfaction, team development, better flexibility, increased competitive edge, more opportunities to expand the company\u2019s services, client confidence, lessons learned \u2013 there\u2019s no denying that the project management benefits<\/strong> to be gained are many.<\/p>\n
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You may insist that it\u2019s not a requisite, but it pays to have a trusted tool that reaps the benefits of project management software<\/a> to facilitate project planning and analysis.<\/p>\n

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Benefits of project management software \u2013 communication channel<\/h2>\n\n

When working on projects, effective communication is vital \u2013 a refrain we hear time and again. But what exactly makes communication effective?<\/p>\n
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Communication is a two-way highway where one party sends a message that is easily understood by the other. It involves active listening and the ability to express not just facts or figures, desires or opinions, but even fear or hesitation. It also involves asking the right questions and seeking advice when necessary. In project management, communication is effective only if it contributes to the success of the overall project.<\/p>\n
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According to a report by PMI<\/a>, between organizations that are considered highly effective communicators and those that are only minimally effective, original goals met were 80 percent and 52 percent respectively, projects delivered on time were 71 percent versus 37 percent, and within budget were 76 percent as opposed to the latter group\u2019s 48 percent. Clearly, this indicates the importance of effective communication in managing and executing a project.<\/p>\n
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One of the benefits of project management software is communication. Work-related conversations can be stored as threads that can be publicly or privately saved for future reference. Particularly now that a lot of companies are employing geographically dispersed teams to work on various projects, a central communication or social collaboration platform<\/a> that can be accessed anywhere, anytime and on any device is essential to keep all stakeholders apprised of the project\u2019s progress.<\/p>\n\n

Project management software benefits \u2013 the strand that keeps them all together<\/h2>\n\n

Email and personal productivity apps are so often used to work on tasks. They have their merits, sure, but for collaborative efforts, particularly for interdepartmental collaboration<\/a> that involves a good number of people, disparate tools are more a stumbling block than any real advantage. Imagine receiving information from all over \u2013 emails, instant messages, phone calls, post-its, or even colleagues dropping by your desk to dump piles upon piles of folders. Sifting through everything to find relevant information will take a whole lot of time and effort.<\/p>\n\n

And that\u2019s just one person trying to get one task done. What more if you\u2019re the project manager?\n

\nWhen managing a project, there\u2019s a myriad of questions to be asked and answered, such as:<\/p>\n
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