Why projects fail
And how project management tools contribute towards project failures.
In my latest video, I explore an unexpected phenomenon: how project management tools can inadvertently lead to project failure. While it may seem counterintuitive, as these tools are typically designed to enhance project success, there are three key issues at play: input, output, and search. Let's delve into each of these challenges:
Input: CEOs, team leads, and individual contributors often find it cumbersome to input information into project management tools. This reluctance stems from various factors, including the clunky and slow nature of current tools.
Output: Extracting useful information from project management tools proves to be a daunting task. Different stakeholders, such as C-level executives, team leads, and individual contributors, require distinct data at varying levels of detail. Unfortunately, current tools struggle to accommodate these diverse needs effectively.
Search: Although project management tools offer search functionality, they encounter significant difficulty in providing relevant result sets, especially as workspaces become inundated with content over time.
At Superthread, we're currently honing in on these challenges. We firmly believe that by combining simple software craftsmanship & quality with AI, we can elevate the experience for everyone involved and pave the way for numerous successful projects.
Superthread is an all-in-one project management and wiki app for small teams. It has projects, tasks, and docs integrated in one unified tool. Designed for cross-functional companies where engineers, product, design, marketing, and operations can work together.