Tagging tasks into multiple folders
Director at a recreational facilities/services company with 51-200 employees
Project Management for everyone
What is most valuable?
How has it helped my organization?
Previously we had long e-mail trails, with some people missing out on vital communications on projects. Now it's all in one place with a great audit trail.
For how long have I used the solution?
2 years
How are customer service and support?
Great customer service - all e-mails get answered in 24 hours, by someone who really understands the product and does their best to help you.
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Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
The company didn't use Project Management tools - in fact there wasn't any effective project management. Wrike has made it easy to get people to participate, because it's very user friendly.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Software Trainee at a tech services company with 51-200 employees
I like that we can collaborate with email functionality by just adding @ with the username.
What is most valuable?
I like that we can collaborate with email functionality by just adding @ with the username..
How has it helped my organization?
It's an excellent project management tool in creating a successful project. It allows all members of the team to share information and focus on the goal. Resources are also available and can easily be shared.
What needs improvement?
The time entry functionality needs improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've used it for about a year and a half.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
No, we haven't had any issues with deployment.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
No, we haven't had any issues with stability.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
No, we haven't had any issues with scalability.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
9 out of 10
Technical Support:10 out of 10
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Yes, previously we using a different project management tool, in that there was lack of features which are now available in Wrike, helpful for team collaboration as well as task management.
How was the initial setup?
It is strightforward, easy to setup easy to use.
What about the implementation team?
8 out of 10
What was our ROI?
It returns more than what we invested in Wrike.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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Sales with 51-200 employees
Helps manage sales leads and projects
Valuable Features:
- Collaboration
- Subtasks
- Classifications
- Date projection
- Follow ups
Improvements to My Organization:
It helped us get things out of emails, IM's, off of notepads and away from verbal fly bys. Our service team knows to put all leads and any updates to previously created tasks in Wrike so that everyone knows what is going on.
Room for Improvement:
At the moment, there is nothing I can note for improvement as it has the features that we require for the types of entries that we do. This is not to say that there isn't room for improvement, just none to note from me at this point.
Use of Solution:
2 years
Deployment Issues:
None
Stability Issues:
None
Scalability Issues:
None
Customer Service:
Have not needed to use customer service as of yet.
Initial Setup:
The initial setup is as straightforward or compiles as you want it. The way you organize things is entirely up to you as an individual/company.
We have set it up as a basic CRM allowing us to track sales leads, quotes and orders won.
Implementation Team:
We implemented via in-house team.
Other Solutions Considered:
We looked at reviews for other options but never tried other software.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Environmental Consultant with 51-200 employees
I would recommend Wrike if you're looking for a powerful project management tool.
What is most valuable?
Project planning and Scheduling.
How has it helped my organization?
The improvement was quickly seen in project planning and execution because all people involved know which tasks are assigned and to whom.
What needs improvement?
They need to make possible for the existing an project folder to be saved as a template.
For how long have I used the solution?
Approximately one year.
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
No major issues I have come across besides the comments that some people who are involved in a project may not have received them.
Wrike is the best only when you minimize the screen, as the letters can become to small to read.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
No issues encountered.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
9/10
Technical Support:9/10
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
No previous solution used.
How was the initial setup?
It was complex starting with creation of project folders, tasks, schedules and assignment of task to people involved in certain projects.
What about the implementation team?
Through a vendor, 9/10.
What was our ROI?
I recommend the products to others because it is a powerful tool in project management
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
I have forgotten which other ones we evaluated.
What other advice do I have?
I recommend to always rely on the product and support.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Business Process Analyst at a healthcare company with 51-200 employees
The Enterprise edition has valuable analytics, but it would be nice if the "basic" paid version had more options.
What is most valuable?
Simple/powerful hierarchy. The analytics in the Enterprise edition are great.
How has it helped my organization?
Great way for our employees to send in project requests/ideas and then for us to be able to prioritize and schedule them.
What needs improvement?
More options in the "basic" paid version would be nice.
For how long have I used the solution?
2 years
What was my experience with deployment of the solution?
None so far.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Not at all. The mobile platform is remarkably stable as well.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
No, our enterprise is able to use it and customize it to individual departments.
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
A+
Technical Support:Haven't needed to contact them.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
No similar product was used company wide. Having most departments using the same solution.
How was the initial setup?
Straightforward. Email invitation to join and that was about it as far as user set up. Tags/folders are set up per department and as needed.
What about the implementation team?
In-house.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Enterprise is the way to go.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Advancement Programs Coordinator at a university with 501-1,000 employees
Great Project Management System
Valuable Features
- Labels/folders
- Customer service
Improvements to My Organization
- Better communication
- More streamlined
Room for Improvement
- Adding specific time to remind
Use of Solution
1.5 years
Customer Service and Technical Support
Customer Service:
Amazing
Technical Support:Great
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Studio Manager with 51-200 employees
Excellent task/studio management software that enables us to run big or small projects with unlimited tasks/details.
What is most valuable?
- Ability to create as many projects/subfolders and tasks as necessary
- Dynamic Gantt-chart which allows you to set dependencies between projects and adjust on the fly
- Excellent support, 24-7
- Numerous reports which can be customised
How has it helped my organization?
By creating a custom dashboard with daily priorities employees stay motivated and efficient.
The ability to do accurate timekeeping has allowed us to see in what ways we are under-budgeting hours and not invoicing enough for particular tasks.
For how long have I used the solution?
3 years
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
Depends on internet speed/availability
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
No
How are customer service and technical support?
Customer Service:
Excellent
Technical Support:Excellent
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Previous solutions did not offer solutions to cater for both large and numerous small scale projects.
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
Developer at a religious institution with 51-200 employees
We have been using Wrike for over a year. We have tried other Project Management software, but this was the most stable.
Valuable Features:
Email tasks
Improvements to My Organization:
Keeping everything centralized
Room for Improvement:
Subtasks
Use of Solution:
1 year
Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.
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