Good morning, I'm Lao Yuan.
It’s been a long time since I updated the tool for everyone. I thought that the previous update was enough for everyone to use. Unexpectedly, there are still many friends who privately message Laoyuan’s useful tool.
Fans who have followed me for a long time know that the tools I advocate are not too sophisticated, and more energy should be put on myself, so there is nothing wrong with it.
I have said everything that should be said, and I really can't help those friends who asked me to recommend tools.
This time I will come to a big summary, and directly organize all the tools that may be used in project management into this article, which can be collected and forwarded to friends in need.
1. Image tool and calendar
Time-based, easy-to-understand project management tool.
01 Vig table
Vika now has more than 200+ application scenarios, applicable to various scenarios, simplifying the management process and improving management efficiency.
02 Google Calendar
Project schedule planning, work schedule sharing, team meeting notification, manage the most complex schedule with the simplest calendar.
Generally, we imagine Google Calendar as a simple monthly calendar, but if you know how to use this simple and easy-to-use calendar, it can actually become an effective project management tool.
Not only can you arrange a beautiful schedule, but you can also easily share and collaborate with the team.
0.3 billion map icon
Project managers need to create flowcharts, fishbone diagrams, Gantt charts, decision trees, WBS, etc. Then draw these icons, the power of Edraw icon is reflected.
Getting started with this software is very simple, each module is ready, it is nothing more than pulling and editing, which can improve the office efficiency of the project manager.
04 Sketchboard
Turn the unconstrained communication into the arrangement of specific images.
When you encounter the need to host a meeting in the workplace, how do you organize everyone's ideas in an orderly manner? Might as well try "Sketchboard".
It allows multiple people to freely draw mind maps, flow charts, or any free play. It can be said to be the most direct and effective integration tool for brainstorming sessions.
In addition, it can work on the cloud, that is, everyone does not have to meet face-to-face, but can also brainstorm together.
05 MindMaster
This software supports a variety of terminals, and also has cloud storage functions, etc., which is very suitable for project managers and their members. Its map community can also be used by project managers to retrieve and learn related mind map making methods.
06 Conceptboard
Conceptboard is similar to the previous tools, but it is more suitable for multiple people to communicate with each other online.
When your project progresses to the design part and everyone has different opinions but no one can know what the other party is talking about, it is better to open this online meeting whiteboard and let everyone clearly communicate the design on the image by marking, so that Can save you a lot of trouble.
07 _
Draw a professional timetable, coordinate the progress of the team, and meet the needs of the Gantt chart, which can turn complex progress into a simple time chart.
Gantt charts that are too professional may be difficult to use, so this "Gantter" is relatively simple and easy to use, but it has the automatic scheduling and statistical analysis functions required by professional Gantt charts, and can support Microsoft's MS Project. Because it is a cloud service, multiple people can collaborate.
08 Curtain
Curtain cannot be called a mind mapping tool. It is an efficiency tool that combines outline notes and mind maps.
We can use the outline notes to easily sort out the knowledge points, and then use the one-click mind map generation function of the curtain to quickly generate a mind map. The outline notes can help us record quickly, and the mind map can help us review and review efficiently.
09 freemind
An open-source mind mapping tool that can be downloaded and used for free, but it needs to be run in the java runtime environment. You need to install the java runtime environment before installing freemind.
The software is completely free, but the aesthetics of mind maps drawn by the software vary from person to person.
2. Gantt chart
How useful the Gantt chart is, I don’t need to say more, just recommend it to you.
10 UPGantt
This is a lightweight Gantt chart tool, which is a new type of online tool, beautiful and simple, but powerful.
It does not require registration, just log in through WeChat to use.
Users can directly operate on charts or Gantt graphs, switch year/month/day time units, and support domestic holidays and holiday screening in some regions, assign responsible persons, set milestones, and separate planned dates and actual dates, Tasks in the Gantt chart have a hierarchy.
And the progress of the task is calculated 100% automatically. It is true that all functions are very practical, and it is very convenient and simple for users to create Gantt charts. UPGantt is completely free and is worth recommending.
11 goose array
This is a Gantt chart tool based on the team. It takes the project team as the unit. Users can set the members of the project team, then create different projects, and then assign tasks to different members of the project team.
Each project can also add different documents and task descriptions, and members can also leave messages on the task page. More typical project management tools.
In terms of using the Gantt chart, it can also be layered, modify directly on the Gantt chart, set milestones, set progress, and compare planned and actual dates, etc. Basic Gantt chart functions are available, and you can use it for free , but there are a few restrictions, that is, the upper limit of team members is 5, the upper limit of projects is 5, and the storage space is 1G.
12 ZOHO Projects
This is also a Gantt chart tool dominated by team projects, with a relatively stylish style and a relatively larger tool.
The Gantt chart of this tool is one of the functions in the team project. The focus of the tool is not on the Gantt chart, but on the management of the entire project, but users can manage the entire project through the Gantt chart.
It has document management, calendar management, team members can chat instantly, and reports for projects.
For its Gantt chart functionality, each part of the project is clearly distinguished: milestones, task lists, tasks, percent complete/not complete, etc., all have their own color code, with overdue items highlighted in red.
Tasks can also be dragged and dropped, but it seems that graphics cannot be directly manipulated. The final Gantt chart can be printed or exported to PDF format.
You can also use it for free, but it is also limited. Currently, the upper limit of free version users is 5, and the project is 1 .
3. Open source project management tools
It is used for quality function configuration to define the relationship between requirements and product functions, which can help us better collaborate and manage.
13 TeamLab
TeamLab is a free and open source business collaboration and project management platform.
The main functions of TeamLab include: project management, milestone management, tasks, reports, events, blogs, forums, bookmarks, Wiki, instant messaging, etc.
14 GITEE
An integrated platform from project management to code, knowledge base, and DevOps, without switching between multiple systems, greatly improving work efficiency.
Free for less than 5 members, 30-day free trial for more than 5 members.
15 for cloud DevCloud
DevCloud is a R&D cloud platform that integrates Huawei's R&D practices, cutting-edge R&D concepts, and advanced R&D tools. It supports free use for teams of less than 5 people for a long time.
Its project management function is actually very powerful, and it can provide simple and efficient team collaboration services for agile development teams, including multi-project management, agile iteration, Kanban collaboration, requirements management, defect tracking, document management, Wiki online collaboration, dashboard customization Reporting and other functions.
16 Taiga
Taiga is a free, open source, and very powerful project management platform for startups and agile development teams.
Provides a simple, beautiful project management tool. Taiga is developed using the PythonDjango framework, and the front end is implemented based on AngularJS.
17 Redmine
Redmine is an open source, web-based project management and defect tracking tool.
It uses calendar and Gantt chart to assist project and progress visualization, and it supports multi-project management. Redmine provides integrated project management features, issue tracking, and support for multiple version control options.
18 Trello
Kanban management method, sticky note wall, individual or team task progress management can turn trivial tasks into an organized progress kanban.
Trello provides a large kanban board like a convenient wall sticker. We can paste all tasks, chores, and materials on it, and then arrange them freely one by one according to the progress or grouping, clearly showing the structure of the entire project, allowing you The trivial things became orderly at once.
19 Slack
Team meetings, department chats, project discussions, and task announcements can turn noisy instant communication into efficient in-depth discussions.
Try Slack, which has received a lot of recommendations at home and abroad. It is a very simple and fast service. It can set up a communication system within the team. This team communication platform can be used for information distribution, discussion tracking, task assignment, dialogue search, and public and private communication. There are layers and layers between the project and the project.
20 Todoist
Task list management, team task allocation, work score incentives, and tedious task filtering can turn concurrent projects into simple classified task lists.
Todoist uses a very concise list to help us turn complex projects into clear tasks one by one, and through many filtering functions, it allows us to focus on the tasks to be done at the moment without being disturbed by other complex tasks. The design brought about by this simplified thinking is great.
In addition, Todoist also has the so-called Karma score design, which can even become a work scoring system for individuals or team members, which is also a major feature.
21 Wunderlist
Wunderlist basically fulfills the same needs as the aforementioned Todoist.
When we are faced with the difficulty of carrying out different tasks in many projects at the same time in the workplace, how can we handle these tasks in different categories? A to-do list service will do the trick.
In addition, Wunderlist also has a great feature that you can insert cloud files (integrated with Dropbox) into tasks. At this time, team members can exchange files and discuss changes directly on the list.
22 Evernote
It can be used as a knowledge weapon for knowledge base collection, task folder management, work data and notes organization.
Accumulating our data, notes and knowledge through such a cloud service for a long time, and then organizing such cumbersome data into an efficient cloud brain will become the most beneficial weapon for workplace workers in this era of knowledge competition.
23 NavalPlan
NavalPlan is a web-based project planning, monitoring and control software based on the ZK framework.
24 Topo
Topo integrates tasks, defects, documents, and codes, integrates enterprise tree organizational structure, enterprise domain accounts, and provides efficient and easy-to-use local deployment enterprise-level project management solutions. Topo provides basic and commonly used functions for R&D teams.
24 Zen Road
Zen Road is an excellent open source project management software made in China.
It integrates product management, project management, quality management, document management, organization management and transaction management. It is a fully functional project management software that perfectly covers the core process of project management.
25 LeanPM
LeanPM is a project management software used to manage the correspondence between customer requirements and the functions in the project.
26 Tutorials
TUTOS is an Internet-based open source component or ERP / CRM / PLM system that can be used to manage small groups, teams and departments of organizations.
27 Missing
Vermis is a software issue tracking and project management platform developed in PHP.
28 _
Jorp is a project management system developed based on PHP+MySQL. It allows you to track projects, tasks, clients and more.
29 Codendi
Codendi is a collaborative management platform for software projects. Its functions include configuration management, problem tracking (bugs, tasks, requirements, etc.), document management, and an Eclipse plug-in; continuous integration interface, reports, test solutions, etc., developed based on the LAMP architecture, providing A SOAP web interface is added.
4. Conference tools
How can project managers who have frequent meetings be without them?
30 Zoom
Zoom is an indispensable meeting tool in the project management process, especially when you want to organize multi-person remote meetings, and you need good work communication tools (such as meeting whiteboards) and effective post-event management (such as meeting recordings) , Zoom can come in handy at this time.
31 conference table
A completely free online whiteboard and visual writing platform, conference tables with rich experience design and research templates, so that the team can understand user needs faster and more in the early stages of design thinking.
In addition, user flowcharts, online design reviews, and organizational brainstorming can also be drawn on the conference table, which are very practical tools for team efficiency.
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