Interestingly, Basecamp was one of the first tools to walk away from a staple of project management, the Gantt chart.īasecamp Classic is no longer promoted by the company, as they want organizations to move on to Basecamp 2 or Basecamp 3, but there are still some that use it.īasecamp 2 has a more aesthetically pleasing interface that leverages flat design (no drop shadows on design elements, for example) and better use of color for a better user experience. Basecamp Classic is not particularly visually appealing, but it brought to the field of project management features like a project overview, messages, to-do lists, a calendar, write boards, and file sharing. Automatic check-ins, which are recurring questions like “What did you work on today?” that help people stay informed without bothering their teammates and can reduce or eliminate the need for status meetingsĪt a high level, each Basecamp Project Management Tool version has a set of attributes that define it.Group chat functionality that allows users to communicate informally including asking random questions.Shared documents, spreadsheets, images and other files that can be organized in folders for easy retrieval.Shared schedules to help stakeholders stay on top of important dates using iCal, Google Cal, or Outlook.To-do lists for keeping track of action items, assigning responsibilities, and setting deadlines.
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