MProLite Edition

The power of the focus & follow-through combined with the ease and immediacy of the Web!

MProLite is the web-based software for people who have to get it right and on time... Period.

MProLite combines a streamlined set of collaboration, goal and project management tools into a a browser-based version of PST's desktop solution ManagePro. These powerful management tools are harnessed into the simplicity of thee views:

1. Where are we going?
   A scorecard/dashboard display of goals and projects being tracked with metrics.
   
2. How are we going to get there?
   An outline, work plan display of goals/projects, action plans and tasks, each with attached progress updates, document management, todos and event tracking.
   
3. What needs to happen today?
   A view of all outstanding to-dos and events (meetings) as well as a Today's Plan or calendar view of those due today as combined with highlighted priorities for the day.

Able to operate on either a PC or a Mac, this browser based tool combines collaboration and performance management features into one solution that can be configured to provide the following common web-based solutions:

• Performance management
• Goal-based business management
• Task management
• Balanced Scorecard
• Collaboration
• Project management

 

MProLite drives Focus, Results and Accountability

• It's easy to use - The average user can learn how to use the program in 1- 2 hours; putting it into use the very first day. Everyone benefits from being able to track what's important, what's done and what's next.
• Visibility and drill down that's just a click away - Objectives, to-dos and events are sorted according to both the direct report they are assigned to and the overall work objective or project they address - details just can't slip through the cracks.
• It's scalable from a single team to the entire enterprise - Using the same MS SQL database as ManagePro Plus and Smart assures plenty of room to support growth. And here's the best news, being browser based, it's easy and cost efficient for your IT department to implement and maintain.
• Access it anywhere, but the focus is always on results and performance - Goals and priorities are incorporated right into the daily calendar, to offset the tendency to fight fires and miss moving priorities ahead.
• Low cost, but very large benefits for people who are sick and tired of:
  •   Missed deadlines despite hours of meetings
  •   No feedback until it's too late
  •   Mountains of e-mail, but people don't seem to have time to work your priorities
  •   Wasting time tracking down critical information
  •   Sitting through long status update meetings and power point presentations
  •   Having to tell boss, your customer, that you aren't going to be making that next deadline

If this is you - keep reading, we've got a solution.

How does MProLite fit as a solution for our existing customers?

MProLite includes most of the powerful management tools embedded in our flagship product, ManagePro, harnessing them into the simplicity of a GAPR worksheet and calendar tool for planning and execution. *GAPR stands for goals, action plans and results.

1. It functions as a stand-alone product for those users who want an entirely web-based collaboration and performance management product.
2. It provides a easy-to-use extension of ManagePro functionality for each direct report in an organization (with the executives and managers using ManagePro on their PCs for it's additional drill-down and management capabilities).
3. It provides the perfect tool for coordinating with alliance partners, contractors, vendors and board members via the management of assigned objectives or commitments and the performance management scorecard features.
4. It provides an immediate platform for consultants to enhance their ability to view and impact client focus and follow through on deliverables.

 

Technical Brief Synopsis

MProLite is written in ASP.Net and operates in either a PC or Mac browser environment (preferred browsers are Google Chrome for PC's, Safari for Macs).  Licensing is conducted on an annual subscription basis, starting at $240/user and decreasing to $120/user/year on all subsequent years. Hosting is provided by Performance Solutions Technology, or alternatively self hosting is available by purchasing PST's middleware and installing it on a Windows 2003 Server supported by either a Microsoft Express or  Microsoft SQL database.  Organizations hosting the application internally can do so as an Intranet or Internet based solution.

Speed is always a consideration for robust browser based tools. Hosting the application internally provides the fastest response times, however users everywhere can use the following system configuration tips to optimize their speed and productivity in using ManagePro Lite.

• Clear existing temporary internet files. Check browser Tools/Internet Options/Temporary Internet Files/Delete Temporary Files (prior to the first time ManagePro Lite is launched)
• Set browser Tools/Internet Options/Temporary Internet Settings/Settings/Temporary Internet File Folder set to a minimum of 1200MB
• Set browser Tools/Internet Options/Temporary Internet Settings/Settings Advanced Options to "Automatically" check for newer versions of stored pages
• Make sure you are accessing with either Google Chrome, Windows Internet Explorer 7.0, Firefox 2x or Safari 3x
• Windows XP or Vista or Mac OS X 10x
• Minimum CPU speed of 1.6 gHz and 1 Gig of RAM
• Recommended resolution is: 1280 X 1024

Very Important!

1. Go to Internet Explorer, Tools Menu, Internet Options, Internet Security tab, click Trusted Sites graphic, then Sites button, then add the url of the website you are using for accessing ManagePro Lite to the "Add this website to the zone" box - (ex. https://mprolink.managepro.com) and then click the Add button and then OK to exit.
2. While in Internet Explorer, go to the Tools/Internet Options/Temporary Internet Files/Settings and make sure that checkbox for "Check for new versions of stored pages" is set to "Automatically"

Minimum Display Resolution is 1024x768, 1280x1024 recommended.