Train other project participants in the use of the tool to support their activities and reporting requirements. Consider that the project management software must communicate with other applications, organizations, customers, supplier, or stakeholders. Fit the technical configuration of the tool to the management style of the project team. For example, consider shared or stand alone, single or multi-project, distributed or centralized. Match the tool to the job.
Unnecessary complexity is an impediment to the acceptance of a project management tool.
Ease of use is essential to its implementation. Match the type of tool to the output needed by various types of users, managers and executive management. Pick a tool that is compatible with the existing technical environment, capable of interfacing with broadly based products, and one which is scalable. The purchase of software is no substitute for training in project management. Project management builds on the native leadership skills of the manager, but it can also be taught and developed as a skill in agency staff.