when outlook is not enough (and project is too big) - sep 25th, 2014
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Considering that Outlook and other email clients are the most widely used productivity tools out there, how do you easily support and strengthen its use so that you don't have to move all the way over to Microsoft Project or another complicated project management tool? Regardless of all the advantages of emails, there is an obvious lack of visibility and control of the projects you manage and business tasks you assign. How do you cover that gap between Outlook and Microsoft Project for managing teams and business projects? Request a webinar replay at [email protected]TRANSCRIPT
When Outlook is not enough(and MS Project is too big)
September 25, 2014
Our planfor today
Productivity conceptsOutlook as a work management toolMicrosoft Project as an alternativeWhat’s in between? – a glimpse inside ActionspaceSpecial offerSummary and discussion
Productivity concepts
“Stuff” – everything you have to deal with in your life“Action” – what you decide to do with Stuff“Project” – anything that requires several Actions
The way it works
1. Collect Stuff2. Process and define Actions3. Organize the results4. Review consistently5. Do what you decided
Productivity obstacles
Stress-driving thinking about Stuff Switching between tasksLack of clarity and definitionTrying to set long-term prioritiesMission-oriented approachUnstructured materials in Projects
Is Outlook a good match?
Most popular enterprise communication toolPerfect to plan meetingsModerate ability to follow upGreat place for Stuff
Why is Outlook not enough
It is not about ActionsIt is way far from ProjectsNo progress tracking ?
What could be the solution?
Outcome-oriented approachProductivity concepts supportEasy progress trackingSimple yet clear project management
Is MS Project a good match?
Good enough:• When careful resource planning is needed• When a scope of the Project is fixed beforehand• When there is a dedicated professional PM at hand
Too big: • When a project changes on-the-go (incl. subtasks, content, teammates, etc.)• When resource planning is a secondary priority• When team needs a simple frontend embracing other Actions it deals with
What could be in between?
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Actionspace impactstanding in between Outlook and Project
Task-focused (define Actions)Flexible project management (plan and change on-the-go)Productivity paradigm support (focus)Intelligent notifications (follow-up & track progress)
Summary
Turn your Stuff into ActionsFocus instead of procrastinatingOrganize teams quickly and pinpoint your ProjectsGet relaxed and controlled work
Special offer ”Be Effective Tour” (till October 20th)
• 1-on-1 tailored demonstration: your team, your case• Getting Things Done concept revealed in greater detail• 30% discount for those who run a real-life project
in Actionspace trial environment and send us a snap-shot
e-mail: [email protected]
