Automated PM Tools helps users control projects according to a selected project type or methodology

This is the view of Tony McManus, MD from Project Management specialist McManus Consulting (Pty) Ltd., part of the collaborative effort to launch McMethod.net.

McMethod.net is an end-to-end project process management tool designed to help organisations apply clear, repeatable project processes to their projects while leveraging off leading technologies to provide meaningful, timely and dynamic project information across a wide range of mobile and conventional platforms.

This tool helps users control projects according to a selected project type or methodology.

It has been built on Microsoft technologies and, through the integration of SharePoint™, Project Server™, MSOffice™ and Nintex™, collates all elements of Project Management and completely automates the workflow of the selected methodology.

“If we analyse a number of key considerations for effective project management – including a sound business case, bringing the entire team into the planning process. planning projects to the appropriate level of detail, identifying clear accountability, holding regular progress meetings and providing project progress information which is standardised, regular, accessible, objective and trustworthy – we realise that the local market has their work cut out for them, but it is possible to improve project success and there is certainly a willingness.”

If companies align projects to the strategy of the business and employ the right techniques and solutions to automate the Project Management process, we can expect businesses to be more effective and successful in 2014 and beyond.

The course helps to boost one’s effectiveness in the business environment.