simple project management

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  • BaskerviIle

    So, I'm working on a project for a large international client. Our main client is an extremely busy man who it's almost impossible to get time with. We need a nice way of giving him access to our work, the development of the project, our inspiration, even timelines etc.

    I was thinking that even though we're not a web company (nor is this a web project) something like Basecamp would be great to give him access and keep him update when it suits him.
    However, I'm slightly worried that basecamp would be a bit too advanced for him, if he didn't get how to use it etc, then he'd never look at it.

    Can anyone suggest slightly simpler alternatives to Basecamp? Someone suggested Minigroup to me https://minigroup.com/
    which seems ok, pretty clean and simple, but maybe not enough features.
    Any suggestions would be most welcome!
    cheers

  • vaxorcist0

    you could just share google docs.... I've done that on simple projects.... PDF's and text files.... each with a date stamp....

    • < this is the best collaborate tool out their for projects with a few people...ideaist
  • jtb260

    Sounds like what you need is a project manager.

    I only started working with one recently - but it makes SUCH a difference having one that knows what they are doing. The difference between an account manager and a project manager is HUGE. You can let them worry about wrangling and sharing with the client and focus on your work.

    Software or cloud apps like Basecamp are nice, but they can't make someone focus on critical project issues.

    I realize that this is not at all helpful, or specifically relevant to your question. So on that note I can recommend Trello.

    Trello is pretty fantastic, and super adaptable. It's ideal for projects with multiple stages and players. It allows you to easily see where all the pieces of the project are currently.

    • yes.. this may be more about people, and expectations and personalities than softwarevaxorcist
    • We're using trello quite a bit for our projects these days and it's really be helpful.jtb26
  • ETM0

    Does he need to review or also interact?

    What about a simple blog-like setup? Password protect if you need. Lets you post dated and sortable updates, he can add input via comments, and you can link out to any other assets.

    It does the job and requires no real knowledge on the clients part.

  • UKV0

    Check out DO.com as a basecamp alternative - super simple, usable nice features - and free.

    • Interesting. Good suggestion. Gonna take a look at this myself.ETM