Modern PM tools sacrifice scheduling precision for collaboration features
Project managers who need MS Project-style precision Gantt scheduling and robust reporting find that modern collaborative tools have removed or degraded these capabilities. The forced shift to manual scheduling defaults and removal of reporting features has left power users without viable alternatives. A real unmet need from experienced PMs managing complex projects.
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