As the project unfolds, the manager can track tasks that are on schedule, those that are lagging and those that are critical. At the end of the project, the manager can go back over the project plan to see what was close to the mark and what needs improvement in the future. This is but a fraction of what Project Management Software can do for complex management assignments. While many, if not most PR practitioners do not use such software today, it may make sense to look into it and to see if your organization can.
