Five essential features your project management software should have

Before searching for a magic software solution that does everything you could ever want, discover the 5 priority features your project management tool must have. Some of them might surprise you!

1. A smart and simple way to limit visibility

Software permission systems can be either overly complex or, conversely, too restrictive. You need the ability to define various levels of access. First, you need to ensure that your clients and certain stakeholders have access only to simple tasks, without visibility into your budget or secured project information. Second, you want to be able to grant a project manager or account manager access to an entire project or an organization (and all its associated projects). And third, you want certain individuals to have unlimited access to everything. Ensure that this functionality is as simple as adding someone to a list.

2. Ability to attach actual files to tasks and projects

Simply having a separate file repository or even a link to Google Docs or Dropbox is not enough; you must also be able to attach a file directly to a task or a project. This offers the dual advantage of eliminating the need to store them on the site using a separate permissions system (as the task/project permission system handles this automatically), while also providing an inherent way to track “progress” across your project portfolio. A new file represents as much progress as a new comment.

3. Sub-tasks!

An essential feature is the ability to quickly and easily create a task hierarchy through a project task list. In Nutcache, it is very easy to add tasks, reorganize them, or drag them into a logical hierarchy. A clear hierarchy that you can use as a template will do more for the success of your projects than any other feature.

4. A meticulously designed user interface

In this context, experience and intuition must be taken into account. The Nutcache user interface has been carefully designed and continues to evolve to provide features that enhance project workflows.

5. The right people in support

It is not a feature, but if you are unable to communicate with the people who can support you, it could become problematic. Ensure you have a reliable support network and test it before switching to project management software.

Nutcache is an online project management software featuring these five key functionalities. Try it out today!