| Version | 4 |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Experience In Software |
| Release date | Nov 8, 2008 |
| Date added | Jan 4, 2008 |
| Os requirements | Windows 2000, Windows Vista, Windows Me, Windows, Windows XP, Windows NT |
| Requirements | None |
| Total downloads | 121,531 |
| Price | Free to try |
Description
Project KickStart is the fastest, easiest way to plan projects. Its wizard-like interface guides you through 6 quick steps for developing a thought-out plan. You'll consider project phases, goals, resources, obstacles and other big picture issues. Schedule tasks with Project KickStart's Gantt chart and print a wide variety of reports including HTML. Hot link option transfers project data to PowerPoint, Outlook, Word, Microsoft Project, ACT!
Version 4.0 updated interface, adds new Gantt charts, cost and percent done columns added to Gantt chart, allows changing color of Gantt bars, adds project calendar, attach files and hyperlinks to tasks, improved printed reports including 3 styles of Gantt charts.
Review
Judging by functionality, Project KickStart is as much a project-planning tool as a full-blown project manager. Its simple interface lets you define step-by-step all details, such as goals, obstacles, people, tasks, and assignments. To facilitate entry, you can save items in libraries for later use and borrow tasks from past projects. Project KickStart can link its entries to a number of project and planner programs, including Microsoft Project, Outlook, SureTask, and Milestones. Although the program doesn't provide any functionality for tracking finances, it does link to Excel, where you can create budgets. The program seems to lend itself best to planning projects that depend mostly on human resources, such as software development.
