Introduction:

Project management is necessary for even small projects too.

Project Management :
It is a set of activity which is done along with a time to reach a common goal in a specified time.
To make the project effective, some common tools are needed to apply here.

Some of the project management tools are

Proof hub :
Proof hub is a vital project management tool used in leading organizations like those like the
NASA, Disney, Taco bell, etc.
Features of Proof hub :
 Online proofing software saves time more full during the feedback sharing process.
 The task management will be less stressful.
 Gantt charts can provide the visual picture in the proof hub.
 It is available as a mobile app in Android and ios.

Liquid Planner
Liquid planner is one of the project management software which helps to plan and execute
the projects in a better way. The liquid planner always ensures a responsive approach to project
management.
Main features :
Project plans are designed with priorities.
deadline of the projects are predicted automatically
Real-time access to data and status.
The impact of resource availability can be visualized instantly.
Zoho Projects:
Many companies opt for zoho projects as the project management tool. Since it is a free tool,
most of the management teams prefer this. It helps the project management team in their work to
make it easy by allowing them to plan, track, and collaborate.
Main Features :
 Projects are planned according to the priority
 Gantt charts provide in-depth knowledge of the project.
 Seamless collaborations are encouraged.
 Easy to pair with apps like zapier, slack, dropbox.

Basecamp
Basecamp is a project management tool that provides the project management solution for
more than a decade. For a simple interface and organized approach, you can consider Basecamp
without a second choice.

Main Features:
 A collaborative platform for sending messages and quick suggestions.
 creation of projects and teams in a couple of clicks
 Easy to generate reports on overdue tasks, upcoming deadlines, to-dos, etc.
 Create reminders that can integrate with the calendar.
 Both android and ios compatibility.

Click up
Click up is a top-rated project management tool in the industry that helps the teams
become more productive than ever. Click up can handle the projects from various sectors in a
single stretch. This tool is designed with desirable features and interactive inference for teams to
handle bulk projects in a single time.
Features :
Tri view availability (List, Box, and Board view)
Create your statuses and workflow
The special "me" button to view the personalized things.

Project Management methods

 Organizing workflow and planning
 Communication
 Scheduling and time management

Project Management Techniques

 Agile
 Waterfall
 Prince2
 Scrum
 Critical chain methodology

Roles and responsibilities of the smaller projects :

 Corporate management level refers to the project sponsors who are allotting the fund to
do this project, and fixing the level of tolerance and enduring about the value for money.
 The project board which had the whole responsibility in decision making. Their main role
is to allot resources and funding.
 The Project manager is responsible for the planning, organizing, coordinating staffing,
and controlling activities on the project.
 The project team is accountable for applying the strategies in the project during the
execution to deliver the project in the stipulated time. The roles and responsibilities of the
project team members will get vary according to the team size.
Schedule change management process
A schedule change management system is a book of formal procedures
defining the steps that must be considered, making the changes in the schedule. It is one of the
decisions making guide for the project management system. It also gives the company complete
access to the projects. And finally, it plays a vital role in tracking the changes in company
projects.
In large projects, the management process's change cannot be done as simple as
small projects. It involves a lot of procedures to make the changes. Because the large projects
will have many authority and levels of authorization, so it can’t make changes rapidly like small
projects.

Conclusion :
Project management is a vital part of the project. It can’t be neglected like anything. This
article put forwards some of the essential tools that are used in project management. And also,
the various techniques and methods in project management are pointed out. The very common
roles and responsibilities of the smaller projects are analyzed thoroughly, and the salient points
are included in this article. And finally, the possibilities and risks that are involved in the change
in the management process are discussed deeply. Further, this article can be reworked if there is
any update in the tools and techniques of project management. Undoubtedly the roles and
responsibilities will also get varied if there is any new implementation of the tools and
techniques are involved.

References :

 http://itpmpro.blogspot.com/2008/03/what-is-schedule-change-control-system.html
 https://www.smartbrief.com/original/2018/03/defining-roles-and-responsibilities-project-
management

 A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(R) Guide-

sixthedition

 Project Management: Best Practices for IT Professionals By Richard Murch