Project Management Tool: MindMeister acquires MindMaker
January 27, 2009 by Kim Beasley
Filed under Business
In an earlier article, Using Mind Mapping for Project Management, I shared how using mindmapping during the project management process is very helpful. One of the programs I talked about is . Recently, acquired the iPhone mindmapping software company MindMaker. You can find out more details about the acquirement by reading “Another iPhone App Sold: MindMaker Goes to MindMeister“.
What to know more about and how it works, watch the video below. Feel free to leave your feedback.
Image & video credit: Thomas Burg, creator of MindMeister
Software Review: Zoho Projects
December 3, 2008 by Kim Beasley
Filed under Business
In test project management software, the next review centers on a one-stop website called Zoho. The project management software is called “Projects” and it even integrates with Google login or you can use Yahoo login along with creating one on their website. This makes it very easy to login since you don’t have to remember an additional login. Even if you don’t use either of these, you will still be able to login and enjoy the project management software. Another good thing is that you can have unlimited users too.
Fees:
Level 1: Free (1 Project, 100 MB Space)
Level 2: Standard ($12 monthly, 10 Projects, 2 GB Space)
Level …read more
Project Management Software Review: ClockingIT
November 30, 2008 by Kim Beasley
Filed under Business
When reviewing a project management software program, I look at different criteria to see if it meets the needs of the masses before meeting the needs of a single individual. The first project management software program to be reviewed is ClockingIT.
ClockingIT is a free project management software program that has many features which will appeal to the masses. They offer quick sign-up, easy start-up tutorial and their support desk is quick to respond. In testing the product, I found that it was easy to manage multiple projects, assign tasks and view the overall picture of my projects. One weakness is …read more
Using Mind Mapping for Project Management
November 25, 2008 by Kim Beasley
Filed under Business
There are many tools that you can use when developing project plans. As a project manager, I found that mind mapping tools are an easy way to start developing business plans. Below is a short list of mind mapping tools that I tested which may be beneficial to you.
Mind Meister – online (my prefer choice)
Freemind – desktop (can be imported by MindMeister)
MindJet – online
iMindMap – online (created by the inventor of mind mapping, Tony Buzan)
Although other mind mapping software exist, these are the ones which have be considered as part of this article series. As a project manager, you can …read more
Project Management Software Review Series
November 23, 2008 by Kim Beasley
Filed under Business
As a project manager, having software that meets the need for my projects is essential to a successful outcome. Thus I have decided to write a series where I review project management software. My goal is to share information about various types of project management software to help you determine the best one for you.The scale of the software will vary from use by small business owner to use by major corporations.
In reviewing the software, I will share screenshots, interview details from a company representative and my person feedback regarding the software. If you are interested in having your …read more




