Project Management Tools: Understanding the Collaboration Tools

Collaboration tools continue to elevate in importance in relation to project management (PM). Project managers should have a clear understanding of each tool and be able to choose the best collaboration tool for the job. This 15-video course offers an overview of collaboration tools available for various situations and how to choose a suitable collaboration tool. Begin with a look at collaboration tools, including file-sharing tools, and why they are required for successful project management. Then learn about the special collaboration tool considerations for Agile teams, as well as for virtual teams. Learn to identify benefits and challenges of video conferencing tools; of instant and online messaging tools; of knowledge-sharing tools; of resource-sharing tools; and of project work management tools. Discover how to collaborate by using videoconferencing tools; using knowledge sharing tools; using instant messaging tools; using resource sharing tools; and using project work management tools. The concluding exercise involves identifying the correct collaboration tool to use for project management by team and type.