Collaborative work is about people working together to achieve a common goal. This is facilitated by the development of new technologies. In recent years, the number of online collaborative tools has increased. Here’s a list of 13 questions to ask yourself before purchasing an online collaboration tool:
Q: Can projects be managed collaboratively?
Q: Can multiple people work on a same document?
Q: Are there any solutions to organize online videoconferences?
Q: Can I receive notifications when a project milestone is met?
Q: Can I hide some information from my shared calendar?
Q: Is it possible to share my presentation with my collaborators in an online meeting?
Q: Are shared documents saved or archived?
Q: Is it possible to manage a project if the offices are located in different countries?
Q: Can we publish our training materials online so that the entire company can access it?
Q: Can I receive customized notifications?
Q: Is training required?
Q: Can the intranet be replaced by a corporate social network?
Q: Are data transfers subject to specific regulations and laws?
Need help? For a complete guide on project collaboration, check out our Beginner’s guide to Project Collaboration. (Download the full PDF here).
