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2. PROJECT MANAGEMENT TOOLS Though a project manager can use any tools at his/her disposal, there are a few that are necessary for almost any project. Templates are forms that are used to fill in details about scope, schedule, change management, any area where communications need to be consistent.  HINT Templates improve efficiency, but they also help stakeholders become comfortable with the formats used to exchange information. Project scheduling software and organizations often determine what is used on all projects. But they all have similar capabilities. So once a project manager is familiar with one piece of software, picking up others becomes easier. Most will offer the ability to create tasks, assign resources, track the work completed, all aspects of a schedule. Visual displays can greatly enhance communication. Project managers will use charts, graphs, flow charts, and any other visual tool that conveys information, especially those that simplify complex subjects, like the Project Management Triangle we discussed earlier.  SUMMARY