{"id":12033,"date":"2020-04-27T11:41:43","date_gmt":"2020-04-27T16:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/?p=12033"},"modified":"2024-01-31T16:44:51","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T22:44:51","slug":"online-project-management-software-for-remote-teams","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/online-project-management-software-for-remote-teams\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Project Management Software for Remote Teams"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-13425\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Online-Project-Management-Software-for-Remote-Teams.jpg\" alt=\"An illustration showing online project management for remote teams | Planview\" width=\"800\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Online-Project-Management-Software-for-Remote-Teams.jpg 800w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Online-Project-Management-Software-for-Remote-Teams-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Online-Project-Management-Software-for-Remote-Teams-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/Online-Project-Management-Software-for-Remote-Teams-750x421.jpg 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>With remote work on the rise, choosing the right online project management software is more important than ever.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">In the past, remote and distributed work was largely associated with IT and software development. These days,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">teams across all industries are\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planview.com\/products-solutions\/products\/projectplace\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">collaborating remotely<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A staggering<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fool.com\/careers\/2019\/06\/20\/remote-work-is-becoming-more-mainstream-data-shows.aspx\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">73% of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">employers<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0are expected to have remote workers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on their team<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0by 2028<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the demand for remote collaboration increasing, there\u2019s a greater need for project managers\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">use<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">software<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that supports remote and distributed collaboration.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">interested in\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">making the jump to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">online project management\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">oftware<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, this post will help you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">get started<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/online-project-management-software-for-remote-teams\/#3_Key_Features_to_Look_for_in_Online_Project_Management_Software\" >3 Key Features\u00a0to Look for in Online Project Management Software\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/online-project-management-software-for-remote-teams\/#Finding_the_Right_Software_for_Your_Project\" >Finding the Right Software\u00a0for Your Project\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Key_Features_to_Look_for_in_Online_Project_Management_Software\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">3 Key Features<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0to Look for in Online Project Management Software<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re still using spreadsheets, r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">emote project management might feel like managing\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">while\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">blindfolded<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Fortunately,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">technology has come a long way<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">an now collaborate with software designed specifically for remote\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and distributed teams.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Below are some\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">features to look for when selecting online project management so<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ftware<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to help<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you improve team efficiency and effectiveness<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">1. Tools for maintaining a <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">clear and open\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">channel of communication<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2018\/02\/how-to-collaborate-effectively-if-your-team-is-remote\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Good communication<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0i<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s essential\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for reaching<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0project success, and when you\u2019re managing remote teams, communication is more important than ever. One of the biggest advantages collocated teams have over their remote counterparts is<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0being able to communicate with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">management<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and teammates in real-time.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If a team member needs help or clarification, they can walk over to their colleague\u2019s desk and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> talk to them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">C<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ommunication<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">doesn\u2019t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0happen\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">organically<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with remote\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">projects.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Updates take place on<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0different<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0platforms<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">like email, spreadsheets, and video conferences, and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">members may use<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">collaborative tools that\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">aren\u2019t compatible. This makes it\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">harder for everyone involved to stay up to date.<a href=\"https:\/\/info.planview.com\/6-steps-accelerate-project-planning-and-delivery-_ebook_cwm_en_reg.html?_ga=2.256784203.1958591941.1588005572-1989643252.1512055285&amp;_gac=1.122760697.1587756568.CjwKCAjwnIr1BRAWEiwA6GpwNe9A8mvOPRtWaP5OYZHKj9jaFdkPIAZSK3Go_-EXhRZRF1cCdEHCUhoC8HYQAvD_BwE\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-13321\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Get-work-done-faster-3-1024x257.jpg\" alt=\"Get Work Done Faster Ebook\" width=\"1024\" height=\"257\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Get-work-done-faster-3-1024x257.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Get-work-done-faster-3-300x75.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Get-work-done-faster-3-768x193.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Get-work-done-faster-3-750x188.jpg 750w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Get-work-done-faster-3.jpg 1364w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The good news is that you can<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0improve communication with\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">remote teams\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0online project management software\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0provides\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planview.com\/products-solutions\/products\/projectplace\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">real-time\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">correspondence<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with team members and external collaborators.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0This keeps all\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">communication contained<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0under one roof, making it easier for everyone involved to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">share<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0important information like feedback, ideas, and status updates.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To remove even more<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0communication barriers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, consider looking for online project management so<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ftware<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/how-to-connect-distributed-teams-with-projectplace-and-zoom\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">integrates with<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0popular video conferencing tools like Zoom<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0That will help with planning and scheduling<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0project kickoff meetings, daily briefings, and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">any<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0other types\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0meetings\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/empowering-remote-teams-6-effective-strategies\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">help remote teams<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0complete their tasks<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">2. <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Integrated <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">file sharing and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">d<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ocument\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">m<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">anagement<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0services<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n effective document management system can reduce a lot of unnecessary friction<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0by giving<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0teams and stakeholders to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0access important information.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Thanks to cloud technology<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">sharing files with teams has never been easier. B<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ut alternating between your project management\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">platform<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and a standalone\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">database isn\u2019t the most efficient way\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to share information.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When you\u2019re working with remote teams, the last thing you\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">need<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0is an unnecessary go-between th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">at can disrupt the flow of information.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choose<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0online project management software with built-in file storage.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">gives you and your team a centralized database for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">storing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0important assets, like contracts,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">reports,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">video clips, CAD drawings, blueprints, and anything else<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">teammates need while working<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0on a project.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Some key features to look for in a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">all-in-one<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0document management system include:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">High-level security features and restore options<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Setting access rights and document restrictions<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The ability to attach relevant files to task cards<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">bility to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">share files with external collaborators\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A t<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">agging feature\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to notify relevant team members of documents that were recently uploaded or edited<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Integration support with other popular cloud storage platforms<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mobile support\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">for on-the-go collaboration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Centralized document storage<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0makes it easier for team members to locate important information<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, while also ensuring assets aren\u2019t being restricted to departmental silos.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">3. Tools for assigning tasks and <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">monitor<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">ing<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0progress<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tracking the work and productivity of remote teams is challenging.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The lack of face-to-face interaction<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0make it difficult to assess<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0whether a team member is struggling with a task, or<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0if\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">they\u2019re not meeting<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0productivity goals.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Setbacks like these could cost your team time and money if they aren\u2019t addressed<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, which is why it\u2019s critical to choose online project management software that\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planview.com\/products-solutions\/products\/projectplace\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">increases workflow transparency<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\" data-wac-het=\"1\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The days of using spreadsheets have come to an end. 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