Which Microsoft app is best for managing projects? #M365AMA

In this episode, the #M365AMA panel discusses the following community question:

“Which microsoft app is best for managing projects? I am currently using planner but i would prefer a better alternative.”

Check out the discussion here:

 

Participating in this discussion were:

• Christian Buckley @buckleyplanet 
• Kirsty McGrath, MVP @KirstyMcGrath13
• Hal Hostetler, MVP  @TVWizard
• Joy Apple, MVP  @JoyOfSharePoint

Some relevant notes/links shared by the team:

• In the Microsoft ecosystem, the marketing has greatly improved over the years. Best to start by outlining the features and outcomes you require, and then find the right solution. Here’s a resource for better understanding what Microsoft offers: [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/project/project-management]
• The solution mentioned in the video that I recommended is KanBo, which uses SharePoint on the back end [https://kanboapp.com/en/]
• Some additional resources from buckleyplanet.com:
  • Here’s a session I presented back in 2021: Do I Use Planner, Project Online, or Azure DevOps? [https://buckleyplanet.com/2021/10/do-i-use-planner-project-online-or-azure-devops/]
  • Here’s a great overview of Microsoft Project by MVP Prasanna Adavi back in 2020: The ‘New’ Microsoft Project: Bridging Project Management and Work Management [https://buckleyplanet.com/2020/06/the-new-microsoft-project/]
  • From the M365AMA series: Can I use Teams as a project management hub? [https://buckleyplanet.com/2024/03/can-i-use-teams-as-a-project-management-hub-m365ama/]
  • And while it doesn’t resolve this problem, if you’re unfamiliar with the series, you should check out The Project Failure Files which live streams every Monday morning [https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUeUzxDasUMg72IEAYSY2MvWtisdOYDCx&feature=shared]