PM Tools

Keeping tasks, resources, and reporting under control for Project, Product, and Program Management

Right set of tools essential for PM success

According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), organizations that combine technical skills with project management approaches drive more successful outcomes. I consider myself a TQ or Technology Quotient. TQ is a person’s ability to adapt, manage, and integrate technology based on the needs of the organization or the project at hand. 

It is not a new term, but now with new technologies like Cloud, IoT, and AI which are the disruptor in business technology projects - people and companies are searching for digital sustainability - the capacity to adapt to the constant whirl of change brought on by advances in technology has given birth to greater demand for TQ combined with Project or Product Management or PMTQ.

Key Insight of tools for PM Management

Use Case Recommended Tools
Real-time Team Communication Slack, Microsoft Teams
Task & Workflow Management Jira, Asana
Visual Collaboration & Ideation Miro, Figma
Documentation & Knowledge Hub SharePoint, Google Workspace
Flexible Data & Workflow App Smartsheet
  • Stack versatility: Combine communication tools (e.g., Slack or Teams) with task platforms (e.g., Asana, Jira) and collaboration whiteboards (e.g., Miro, Figma) for seamless workflow.
  • Tool integration matters: Many tools like Jira, Asana, Google Workspace, Slack offer integrations to avoid workflow silos.
  • Choose by need: Lean towards visual tools for brainstorming, Kanban boards for task flow, and document-rich hubs for planning and knowledge sharing.