The Benefits of Collaboration Tools for Project Managers

In this week’s episode of Project Management Paradise Johnny speaks to Elizabeth Harrin from “Girls Guide to PM.com” about the Benefits of Collaboration Tools for Project Managers.

Elizabeth is a professional project and program manager where she has over a decade of experience in healthcare IT. Not only that, but Elizabeth is an award-winning project management writer as well as becoming the youngest woman ever to be awarded the FAPM designation (Fellow of the Association for Project Management).

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Excerpts from Episode 19 – The Benefits of Collaboration Tools for Project Managers

“Collaboration is the ability for people to work together wherever they are based.”

Among the topics that Elizabeth covers are:

  • Why Project Managers should use social media
  • Defining collaboration tools
  • Advantages of using collaboration tools in an organisation
  • Disadvantages of not using collaboration tools in an organisation
  • How it all starts with culture and the business problem

Show Notes

Check out Elizabeth’s website: A Girl’s Guide to Project Management

The Cora Platform enables users to collaborate on a wide range of project elements. To find out more why not request a free personalized Demo.

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