Podio v Trello
Project Management Software
Matthew Butcher
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So what is Project Management…
Project management is a feature that plays an integral part
in a successful project. This involves having a leader that has
a range of capabilities and can lead a team successfully.
Plan for the future
Organize what project sub-sections need to be completed
Motivate all team members
Keep track of resources used
Functionality - Podio
Allows for constant updates on projects with the
notifications feature
Private message features available to allow for team
members to communicate effectively .
Tasks can easily be added using the “tasks” button on
the GUI.
Contacts can be stored using the “in-app” address book
Integration with outlook e.g calendar
Functionality - Trello
User friendly – through use of GUI
Checklist feature so completed tasks can be marked
Images can be uploaded for all members to view
No cost to download and use “freemuim product”
Individual profiles linked together using the internet. WI-FI
connectivity
3 page setup for easy task management
- To do
- Doing
- Done
More than 1 project can be worked on at a time
Limitations - Podio
For the basic podio you can only have a maximum of
five users
More advanced packages require a minimum
subscription fee of $9 which equates to £5.61
No training is given until the top membership is
purchased
No GANT chart feature enabled for easy time
management.
Limitations - Trello
Some users found the application layout slightly
confusing
No access to a GANT chart which is enabled in rival
software e.g. Microsoft project
It would be better if users were able to input a deadline
date with the imminent deadlines being prioritized.
Collaborative Working –
Podio
Podio has been designed in order to allow collaborative
working. This is carried out by using individual
employee profiles that can be linked together in order
for the project leader to delegate tasks to each
employee.
The jobs listed are accessible from all employee’s tablet
devices where the Podio app has been installed
previously, however internet access will be required.
Collaborative working - Trello
Trello allows for the use of collaborative working
within the app. Trello uses a system based on a users
individual profile and username allowing them to
connect over WI-FI for successful communication
between team members.
User Reviews - Podio
Chris Jansen Feb 1, 2013
“More than just a project management tool. Virtually an
entire back office for essential management of projects,
customer relations and abilities to link with other cloud
based tools.”
5 out of 5 – Google Store
User Reviews - Trello
Jules Verne Reyes Oct 16, 2013
“If you can navigate your way through Facebook then using
Trello should be a breeze. But don't let its laid back and
informal UI fool you. It's still a powerful tool that you and
your teams can utilize for just about any project
management endeavor. Awesome in its simplicity.”
5 out of 5 – Google store
Podio in operation
This is how the in-app task manager appears when using podio.
You navigate using one tap on screen on the three tabs
Trello In operation
An example of the “To Do” feature that
project managers would consistently
use allowing them to successful manage
a project using trello.
Different tasks are added for projects
using the + button in the top right
hand corner.
Which one is best for our project?
Overall I have come to the conclusion that TRELLO would
be the best project management software to use
Free to download, as many user profiles as you want.
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Some groups have more than five members so podio would
incur a cost on a project that has a budget of zero
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In my opinion, the 3 page layout is much clearer to
understand in Trello compared to Podio,
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It’s easier to compare tasks when you can slide between
pages.
Which one is best for our
project? -1
Both pieces of software are informal in the way they are
presented to the user. Suitable for more compressed
projects I.E the ALL project, less suitable for larger
projects. Powerful but Compact.
Trello uses Facebook integration to make user profiles.
This is benefical for our ALL project because almost all
teenagers have Facebook therefore this feature would
be used by all our team members.
Which one is best for our
project? -2
Collaborative working is a key part to the success of the
ALL project. Trello uses a unique login code for each
profile to connect profiles together.
This makes trello the best for our project as it’s simple,
quick and easy for everyone to understand. No
complicated information required.