If you’ve been looking for a better way to manage your projects, there’s a lot to be said about the power of the right tools. In fact, at an upcoming talk, Mojo Soup will be diving into the latest features of Microsoft Planner and how it integrates with Dataverse to help bring order to the chaos of project management. But before we get into that, let’s explore how these tools can solve the common project headaches you might be facing.
If you’ve ever looked into Microsoft project management tools, you know there are plenty of options: Planner, Project for the Web, and Project Online. But which is right for your team?
Microsoft project management tools
Planner is a simple, visual task management tool that’s easy to use, making it ideal for smaller projects or teams that need a straightforward way to track tasks. It’s perfect for businesses that don’t need the complexity of a full project management suite.
For more complex projects, Project for the Web offers advanced features like baselines and dependencies, which used to be exclusive to Project Online. This tool is better for larger projects, where tracking every detail is critical. The best part? Microsoft is now putting its development efforts into Project for the Web, meaning it’s constantly evolving.
We always tell our customers that finding the right tool depends on your project needs. That’s where Dataverse comes in.
So why is Dataverse important? While Planner organises your tasks, Dataverse manages the data behind the scenes, storing everything from approvals to status updates securely and efficiently. This makes it a powerful combination for teams looking for a streamlined project management solution.
For businesses already using Planner, integrating it with Dataverse is straightforward.
We asked our experts at Mojo Soup and in their words “It’s not difficult at all. You can get started in a default environment and scale up with custom environments, isolating workloads and testing new features without disrupting production.”
This flexibility means your project management solution grows with your business, whether you’re a small team in Brisbane or a large organisation in Sydney.
Solving fuzzy problems with Mojo Folio
For businesses that need even more control over their projects and portfolios, Mojo Folio offers a fully configurable project management solution. Built at Mojo Soup HQ here in Brisbane, Mojo Folio extends Planner and Dataverse, providing a scalable, affordable tool to manage projects, no matter the size.
An excellent example of this comes from a customer who recently needed a project management solution that included approvals at different stages, also known as gate approvals. We used Mojo Folio to automate these processes, reducing manual tasks and making their projects run much smoother.
At Mojo Soup, we tailor our solutions to your needs, helping you customise workflows, automate approvals, and track deliverables in a way that makes sense for your business.
It’s about more than tools – it’s about Connected Brilliance for your team.
One of the biggest challenges we see with project management tools is adoption and embedding. It’s one thing to introduce Planner or Dataverse, but getting your team to fully use these tools is always a challenge.
That’s why we encourage teams to aim for a 100% adoption rate.
If you don’t involve every stakeholder from the start, team members may fall back on old habits. Aiming for full adoption creates a culture of ownership, leading to better results. The best project management tool won’t help if no one’s using it.
That’s why Mojo Folio, Planner, and Dataverse are designed to be flexible. They fit your team’s needs, rather than the other way around. We work with you to find the right balance between structure and flexibility, so your team feels comfortable using their new tools from day one.
Curious to learn more?
If your business has been struggling with project management challenges, whether it’s unclear deliverables, missed approvals, or outdated systems, it’s time to explore how Microsoft Planner, Dataverse, and Mojo Folio can help.
And if you want to dive deeper, join us at our upcoming talk on 17 October, where Mojo Soup will be discussing the latest features and showing you how to integrate these tools for smoother, more efficient workflows.
Solving fuzzy problems isn’t about working harder – it’s about working smarter, with tools that fit your team needs and your projects. And if you’re looking for a supplier who can help, Mojo Soup is here for you.
