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Merlin Project vs. Microsoft Project Plan 3

A comparison: Which project management software is better? Merlin Project vs. Microsoft Project Planner

At ProjectWizards, we strive to continuously improve Merlin Project and tailor it to the needs of our users. To achieve this, it is important to take a look at other project management tools on the market and understand their strengths and weaknesses. We are happy to share these testimonials with you to help you make an informed decision.

We'll start with Microsoft Project, an established tool that is widely used on Windows systems in particular. We have taken a closer look at the Microsoft Project Plan 3 subscription version in order to make a well-founded comparison with Merlin Project. Microsoft Project Plan 3 is a web-based solution aimed at professional users and promises comprehensive management of tasks, resources and schedules.

In this report, we share our impressions and assess the extent to which the software can fulfill this claim.

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Posted by Marvin Blome on August 30th, 2024 under Products
Tags: merlin-project microsoft-project-planner-3 review

Why I Don't Use a Bullet Journal Anymore

Bullet Journaling

For over three years, I maintained a meticulously crafted bullet journal. Although I enjoyed creating aesthetically pleasing pages in my Moleskine journal, I found it time-consuming and inefficient. This is the story why I moved away from my beloved bullet journal.

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Posted by Marvin Blome on July 12th, 2024 under Products
Tags: productivity bullet-journal

Fiscal Years in Merlin Project:
All New Features in Version 8.3

Calendar

Today we have released the new Merlin Project version 8.3. This version allows you to align the time scale with your company's fiscal year. Find out how to use this function and what other new features version 8.3 offers.

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Kano Model

Welcome to the third and final part of our series of articles on productivity methods. Today we introduce you to the Kano model, a tool for evaluating customer satisfaction.

What is the Kano Model?

The Kano model helps to categorize customer requirements and understand how these requirements influence customer satisfaction. It divides features and functions into five categories: Basic features, Performance features, Enthusiasm characteristics, Insignificant features and Rejection characteristics.

Kano Model
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RICE Scoring Method

Welcome to the second part of our three-part series of articles on productivity methods. Today we are looking at the RICE scoring method, an effective technique for evaluating projects and ideas.

What is the RICE scoring method?

RICE stands for Reach, Impact, Confidence and Effort. This method helps to evaluate and prioritize projects and tasks based on quantitative criteria.

RICE Scoring Method
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Posted by Marvin Blome on June 26th, 2024 under Project Management
Tags: productivity project_evaluation

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