Decision Framework
A simple way to decide whether your projects should move to Planner, the PMO Accelerator or an ISV solution.
Choosing the Right Destination for Each Project
Use this framework to match project types to the right tool. Planner works for simplicity, the PMO Accelerator adds governance and templates, and ISV tools support advanced scheduling and financial control.
Choose Planner When
- Projects are Light and have simple schedules
- Team collaboration is the primary need
- Reporting and portfolio views are low priority
- No financial tracking or deep governance is required
Choose the PMO Accelerator When
- Medium complexity projects require governance
- Templates, approvals and stage gates are needed
- Portfolio dashboards must be standardised
- Teams require structured reporting and workflows
Choose an ISV Solution When
- Projects are Complex or high governance
- Advanced scheduling and dependencies are required
- Financial tracking, cost visibility and forecasting are essential
- Portfolio-level views must be robust and highly customisable
Planner for Light Projects, Accelerator for Medium Projects
This combination gives most organisations the flexibility they need during migration. Light work goes to Planner, structured work to the Accelerator.
Add an ISV for
Complex Projects
If your organisation manages complex schedules, cost tracking and integrated portfolios, an ISV solution offers the depth required.
Make Confident Migration Decisions
Use this framework to choose the right destination for each project tier before retiring Project Online.