With the introduction of Microsoft Modern Workplace, organisations often have access to Microsoft 365 licences and Microsoft Planner Basic, but making full use of them as an effective project and portfolio management solution can prove challenging. Planner Basic’s capabilities are limited to simple task management and does not provide the necessary support for complex project management, reporting or integrations.
The Proha PPM Elevate service is designed to solve these problems. It brings a comprehensive, quick-to-deploy solution to your organisation, combining the advanced features of Microsoft Planner Premium and Power BI with the customisability of Power Apps.
Why is Planner Basic not enough?
Many organisations have found that they quickly run out of functionality in Planner Basic. This can lead to the following problems:
- Inefficient reporting: the lack of real-time views and advanced analytics features makes it difficult to understand the status of projects and portfolios.
- Missing integrations: data from other systems, such as HR and financial applications, cannot be integrated without additional tools.
- Limited customisation options: Planner Basic does not support customisation of complex processes or organisational needs.
Proha PPM Elevate – A modern project management development path
Proha PPM Elevate is a customised service that allows the customer to build a solution based on Microsoft Planner Premium, Power BI and Power Apps platform that meets their needs and evolve it as their project management maturity level develops. Proha PPM Elevate as an ongoing service provides organisations with the tools to manage projects and project portfolios, while adapting to the specific needs of the organisation.
Key features:
- End-to-end management: the Proha PPM Elevate service enables centralised management of projects, resources and processes. Using the Dataverse data model, data is stored and linked seamlessly.
- Real-time reporting: Power BI reports provide a visual and real-time view of project status and resource usage.
- Customizable solutions: power Apps allows you to create organization-specific workflows and features, such as risk management, tracking of additions and changes, and resource management.
Case studies: how Proha PPM Elevate works in practice
Proha has helped several clients with similar needs. Here are some references that illustrate the value that Proha PPM Elevate brings:
Energy projects:Neova Oy
Neova Oy managed large wind and solar energy projects that presented challenges in cost control, reporting and project portfolio management. Proha provided a solution using Microsoft Project for the Web, adapting it to Neova’s specific needs. The end result was:
- Centralised management: uniform practices for managing energy projects.
- Efficient reporting: cost forecasts and project reports were provided with real-time tools.
- Easy to deploy: quick training and solution supported Neova’s teams smoothly.
Product development
The client was facing challenges with fragmented SharePoint systems that did not support multi-stage product development projects. With the help of Proha, Microsoft Project for the Web was deployed and the solution was adapted to the client’s complex workflows.
Benefits:
- A single tool: project and gateway management was integrated into a single system.
- Adapted reporting: the new product development processes were given new clarity and visibility.
Property management
The client needed a modern solution to manage property maintenance and improvement projects. The Power Apps extension to Microsoft Project for the Web, designed by Proha, helped:
- Project managers’ everyday life: task management, contracts and documents were brought together in a single system.
- Management visibility: Power BI gave management a real-time view of resource utilisation and project status.
Proha PPM Elevate – A faster route to efficiency
With Proha PPM Elevate, organisations can quickly move from Microsoft Planner Basic to an integrated and scalable project management solution. This reduces manual work, streamlines reporting and enables informed decision making.
If your organization is looking for a way to take full advantage of Microsoft tools and improve project management practices, Proha PPM Elevate is a solution to consider.
Contact Proha and start your journey towards more efficient project management today!
Want to hear more?
Proha will host a free webinar on Tuesday 28 January 2025 at 10:00 to learn more about the Proha PPM Elevate service and to discuss its key benefits. During the webinar, our experts will explain how organisations can quickly move from Planner Basic to a more comprehensive and efficient project management solution.
The webinar will cover topics such as:
- Why is Planner Basic not enough for complex project management needs?
- How do the features of Planner Premium and Power BI support project portfolio management?
- Best practices for implementing Power Apps solutions and streamlining processes.
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Register for the webinar here and take the first step towards more modern project management!