| Session Title: Project Management Software: An Important Multi-Purpose Tool in an Evaluation Unit’s Toolbox |
| Demonstration Session 216 to be held in TRAVIS B on Thursday, Nov 11, 9:15 AM to 10:45 AM |
| Sponsored by the Evaluation Managers and Supervisors TIG |
| Presenter(s): |
| Stacey Farber, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, stacey.farber@cchmc.org |
| Tracy Gnadinger, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, tracy.gnadinger@cchmc.org |
| Janet Matulis, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, janet.matulis@cchmc.org |
| Abstract: Managers of evaluation units or complex, multi-resourced projects require data to properly run their business, ensure its success, and clearly articulate its value. Project management (PM) software can be an extremely valuable tool in a manager’s or staff person’s toolbox. The long-term benefits of using PM software may include improved resource allocation / distribution, overall service quality, team communication, and articulation of business value. However, success utilizing and maximizing benefits from PM software is grounded in an evaluation unit’s ability to operationalize its work and establish management norms. Through this demonstration presentation, one evaluation unit will share (a) business needs that led to the adoption of a PM tool (specifically @task), (b) implementation, use, and functions of the tool, and (c) lessons learned. This demonstration will be ideal for managers and staff who are interested in, implementing, or looking to improve their use of a software solution for business management. |