Google & Project Management

Google Workspace (suite formerly) has been a primary project management tool for me for a long time - it is what is organizationally available and socialized. This post and series isn't about comparing the merits of Google suite to the many other project management software that exist out there; rather it is a series of practical observations and recommendations from years of managing large, complex projects with fluid requirements, changing scope using Google Workspace. I will definitely be highlighting the limitations of the various tools, and some creative solutions to bypass them. Making the best of what you have access to is a big part of being flexible and resilient. I started my career using all Microsoft Tools, including Outlook and here I am, decades in the Google platform. 

I want to be clear that when I refer to Google Workspace, I mean the paid organizational version. I have a personal account, and naturally, it has far fewer features and the good stuff usually rolls out later, very different from the access I have via the Build Up Bold account. I think this would be most beneficial to those who have some Google and/project management experience, but not the two together. There is previously developed content, whose value still stands and which I will also be including in the various posts.

The best way to learn or share is to have a real-life or close enough problem to solve, and I have a project that needs my attention: relaunching Build Up Bold, and sustaining the momentum with a challenging and engaging 9-to-5. The infographic shows the primary tools we will be using. I have access to Bard but not going to lie, I have not used it much so far. Future posts in this series will include that component.

Here’s the project as in my head for now for now — I fully expect this to evolve, and therefore to use an agile method versus a more traditional project:

“Developing a content and social media plan for Build Up Bold to reinvigorate engagement, and using the analytics to determine which content resonates most with the current audience, and what needs building to continue expanding the audience.”

Until next time.