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Did you know that only 2% of all companies complete all their projects on time, costing organizations billions of dollars each year? Some of your projects might naturally shrink in priority as your company goals change. However, if you find that your team is continually missing deadlines and going over budget, you need to consider using a power management tool such as Project for the Web.
Don't worry if you don't know what that is or how you can benefit from it because we've got you covered. Keep reading for your ultimate guide to Project for the Web and how it's changing the face of project management for teams everywhere.
What Is Project for the Web?
Project for the Web is Microsoft's cloud-based project management tool to help teams collaborate on project schedules As Project for the Web is cloud-based, it allows teams to work remotely but remain connected as they work through their projects. Team members can access Project for the Web from any device that has an internet connection.
Project for the Web is built on the Project Power App platform and offers a robust program for your teammates to collaborate on their projects. It also uses all the same Microsoft 365 tools that you're already used to. If you're already using Planner and find that you need more capabilities such as a grid view, incorporating dependencies, or a Gantt chart, then Project for the Web is the right tool for you.
If you've been using MS Project but felt restricted by the lack of access while working remotely and found it difficult to learn, then you'll be happy to hear that Project for the Web is much more user-friendly. And if you've been using Planner but wanted more features than a simple task list, then you'll love to see the details and customizations available in Project for the Web. As you'll soon see, this powerful yet intuitive app is just what your team has been waiting for.
Who Is Project for the Web Best For?
Project for the Web is a great tool for teams of all sizes. Project managers will appreciate the ability to incorporate their Microsoft 365 files directly into this project management tool. And your team members will appreciate the different views and functionalities.
Project details can sometimes be easily lost in a sea of emails and chat messages. However, with Project for the Web, you can keep all important details in one central location. And because it's web-based, everyone on your team can see it, access it, and make changes regardless of whether they're down the hall or around the world.
Many teams find that remote work is here to stay rather than a short-term solution to the pandemic. Additionally, if your team has graduated beyond using a simple task list to manage projects, you can benefit from Project for the Web.
Benefits of Project Power App
The most common benefit that users find when incorporating Project for the Web into their workflow is easy to use. This project management tool is intuitive and incorporates features such as drag and drop that make it incredibly user-friendly.
Second, Microsoft Project for the Web uses the same Microsoft 365 Groups and files that you're already using. You won't have to migrate any of your existing documents to this PM tool, as it works seamlessly with Microsoft 365.
Finally, another great benefit of MS Project for the Web is that it's easily accessible by everyone on your team. They can access their Project app by navigating to Microsoft 365. They can then navigate to their Project home page; from there, they can begin creating their projects and task lists.
Project for the Web takes all your chats, emails, Excel files, and sticky notes and combines them into one easy-to-use app. Creating an effective team isn't easy, but many have already started using and benefitting from this cloud-based project management software.
Top Features of Project for the Web
The Microsoft Project Web App has several features that Planner users have long been asking for. Once you've created each new project within the tool, you can choose to see it in either grid view, the board view, or the timeline view. The timeline view is the same as a Gantt chart for teams who are used to that feature.
In each view, you can create tasks, give them task dependencies, and finish dates. Your projects teams can remain on the same page with the many features available in Project for the Web.
As your projects grow in scope and size, you'll want to begin to organize each task on your task list. You can group tasks by using the summary task feature. This allows you to create parent tasks under which you can include several subtasks.
You can make current tasks a subtask, and you can also upgrade a current subtask by promoting it to its task. As you view each project, you don't need to see all the subtasks at once; you can collapse each summary task giving you a better high-level view of your current project.
Up level Your Project Planning Today
Many teams are turning to Project for the Web to plan, organize and track their many projects. However, as with any new software, there is a learning curve. You can even create executive reports and dashboards using Power BI!
You don't have the time to train everyone on your team with the many features and nuances of this robust program. But you also don't want anyone missing out on the benefits we outlined above. If this describes you, you need to empower your team with the information they need to ensure that they're getting the most out of Project for the Web.
That's where Integent comes in. We've been training and consulting with teams about Microsoft programs for over a decade, and we can help your team too. We offer support and custom solutions to ensure that everyone on your team is getting the most out of using Project for the Web.
To schedule your free demo and get more information, you can click here to get started today.
