{"id":13409,"date":"2020-07-16T16:08:00","date_gmt":"2020-07-16T21:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/?p=13409"},"modified":"2020-07-16T16:08:00","modified_gmt":"2020-07-16T21:08:00","slug":"how-to-set-up-a-project-plan-online-in-minutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/how-to-set-up-a-project-plan-online-in-minutes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Set up a Project Plan Online in Minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-14447 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/project-plan-online-copped-1024x576.gif\" alt=\"project plan online\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/project-plan-online-copped-1024x576.gif 1024w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/project-plan-online-copped-300x169.gif 300w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/project-plan-online-copped-768x432.gif 768w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/project-plan-online-copped-750x422.gif 750w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Regardless of whether\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/accidental-project-manager\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">you\u2019re an accidental project manager<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0or a seasoned veteran, building a project plan online\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">takes time<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. While modern\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">software has made it easier than ever to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">plan projects,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">successful planning starts with you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013\u2013the project manager.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A good project manager is\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">always looking for\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/project-planning-and-delivery-6-steps-to-get-work-done-faster\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">ways to improve project planning and delivery<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">There\u2019s a lot of pressure\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to deliver value while being on time and under budget<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Setting up a\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">well<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">thought<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">&#8211;<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">out\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">project plan ensures that stakeholders and<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0customers have an idea of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">What your project\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">delivers<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">How it\u2019ll be delivered<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"2\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When your project will be completed<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">B<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">uilding a plan that offers this level of clarity takes a lot careful planning.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With the right project management solution<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planview.com\/products-solutions\/products\/projectplace\/project-plan-templates\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">you can easily set up a project plan online<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0that enables you to manage customer and stakeholder expectations<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u2013\u2013and you can do it quicker than ever<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0thanks to templates. <a href=\"https:\/\/info.planview.com\/6-steps-accelerate-project-planning-and-delivery-_ebook_cwm_en_reg.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-13321 size-large\" 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><\/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 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href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/how-to-set-up-a-project-plan-online-in-minutes\/#Create_a_Project_Plan_Online_with_Templates\" >Create a Project Plan Online with Templates\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/how-to-set-up-a-project-plan-online-in-minutes\/#Start_with_the_Right_Project_Management_Solution\" >Start with the Right\u00a0Project Management Solution\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/how-to-set-up-a-project-plan-online-in-minutes\/#Learn_More\" >Learn More\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Plan_Without_Fighting_the_Clock\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Plan Without Fighting the Clock<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Project planning isn\u2019t something you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0rush through<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Coming up with a viable action plan requires carefully planning your project logistics while considering\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the needs of your customers, teams, and stakeholders.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You\u2019ll likely have to revisit and refine your plan one or more times<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as you gain access to\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">additional<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">information or<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">conjure up\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">new ideas.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Creating a project plan online takes time<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0b<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ut with the help of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0templates and a good project management solution,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.planview.com\/products-solutions\/products\/projectplace\/project-plan-templates\/\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">it won\u2019t take\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">all<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0your time<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can use project\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">templates to plan the bulk of your project<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with a c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lick\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">a button<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14448\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/workspace-from-template-1024x656.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/workspace-from-template-1024x656.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/workspace-from-template-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/workspace-from-template-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/workspace-from-template-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/workspace-from-template-750x480.jpg 750w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/workspace-from-template.jpg 1487w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>Most platforms also give you the option of building and saving your own templates, so you can roll out project plans that meet the unique needs of your department and\/or organization. Consider choosing a<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0project management solution\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">that<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0come<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0with several<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0click-and-go\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">templates for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">different<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0type<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0of work,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">such as<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0projects for:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Marketing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Human Resources<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">IT<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"3\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Consulting\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">and more<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This enables you to quickly implement the bulk of your project plan<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, and you can tailor it\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0suit your needs by\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">making\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">adjustments<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0as you see fit<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Create_a_Project_Plan_Online_with_Templates\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Create<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\"> a Project Plan Online with Templates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The way your project is planned and executed will determine whether it<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0succeeds or fails. Poor planning\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">is\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/library\/seven-causes-project-failure-initiate-recovery-7195\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">one of the most common reasons<\/span><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">why projects get derailed.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">For your project to run smoothly, you need a plan that lays out the processes that teams are expected to follo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">w.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Team<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0members\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">need<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0a clear understanding of their roles and responsibilities, and leaders shouldn\u2019t have any problems tracking work and measuring progress<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. Otherwise, the project will devolve into a chaotic mess<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">n\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ambiguous<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0project plan is an ineffective one<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. If team members don\u2019t know<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0their goals and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">responsibilities<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, they can\u2019t be proactive<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0workers<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. This leads to unnecessary setbacks<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0and will likely force you into a micro-managing position<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, because you\u2019ll have to clarify every step of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">the project to your teams.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">You can minimize the chances of\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ambiguity or <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">forgetting\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">pertinent<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0information by using a template to build your project plan online.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">That way, you don\u2019t have to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0manually design your plan from scratch. The template will build the foundation for you<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">while you enter the details like:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Client and project name<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Delivery dates<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Start and end dates fo<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">r each task<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"4\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Dependencies\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233279&quot;:true}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Once you get to the point of setting\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">up\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your project plan online<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, you\u2019ve probably met with stakeholders and decided on your goals and objectives, timeline, and budget.\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Adding this information into your template is usually a quick and easy process<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> for most types of projects. If you\u2019re managing a hyper-specialized project<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, you may need<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0to spend more time making\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">modifications,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0so your plan accurately reflects your\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">needs and company objectives<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-14449\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/create-template-1024x657.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/create-template-1024x657.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/create-template-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/create-template-768x493.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/create-template-100x65.jpg 100w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/create-template-750x481.jpg 750w, https:\/\/blog.planview.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/create-template.jpg 1487w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">F<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ortunately, most project management platforms make it easy to modify your project plans accordingly. That way, you can use a template to lay the groundwork and build your plan as you see fit.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_with_the_Right_Project_Management_Solution\"><\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">Start with <\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">the Right<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">\u00a0Project Management Solution\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;335559738&quot;:40}\">\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Choosing the right template can help you plan your project more eff<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ectively<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0A collaborative project management solution will\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">empower<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you further<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0by keeping you and\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">your teams connected through every step of the planning process.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">If you\u2019re still planning projects using spreadsheets or desktop software,<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0you run the risk of<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0unnecessary setbacks.<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Teams may access<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0outdated information when viewing your project plans. H<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ere\u2019s what you should look for\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">when making the switch to a modern project management solution:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"5\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Cloud<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0technology:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">When a platform operates in the cloud, the c<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">hanges you make to your project plan online will be reflected in\u00a0real<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">time<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">. 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