Steering committees: The key to connecting enterprise strategy to delivery
Steering committees provide the strategic oversight and governance needed to execute complex initiatives successfully. They ensure projects stay aligned with enterprise...
The importance of net present value for project managers
Calculating net present value (NPV) offers an instantaneous picture of the internal rate of return you can expect from a potential investment. Most commonly used for...
Task analysis explained: how to improve productivity in 2026
Every great project starts with a great team — but even the best teams can struggle if their workflows aren’t running smoothly. As a manager, you know how easily...
The Complete Guide to Scrum of Scrums
Scrum of Scrums sounds like the ultimate glorious accolade awarded to the best Scrum project team of the year. Or, possibly, the best-executed rugby scrum of the...
Solving complex problems with divergent thinking
Anyone that’s ever worked on or managed a project knows full well the challenges involved. Many of those obstacles are operational — keeping team members...
High performing teams
High-performing teams cut through workspace clutter to deliver consistent, top-notch results. They collaborate and communicate well and can be creative while meeting...
How to Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance
Do you feel like you never have enough time to get everything done? Does it seem like your work duties often interfere with your personal responsibilities? Or are your...
Free SOP template + how to write a standard operating procedure
If you’ve found the perfect way to execute your internal business processes, it makes sense to document the steps required so you can repeat the successful workflow...
Monte Carlo Simulation
Every decision you make involves risk, from choosing what to eat for lunch to deciding whether to sell your scrappy startup to a big corporation. Risk analysis is at the...
The student planner: a tool for academic success
A good student planner and the knowledge to use it effectively has countless benefits.
Your ultimate guide to project management resources
Project management is resource management. Sure, it’s other things too — leadership, communication, crisis management — but in the end, everything comes back to...
What’s the deal with Workflowy’s pricing?
Discover how Workflowy's pricing works, whether the tool is worth the cost, and its alternatives.
Mastering the project management triangle: A guide to balancing time, cost, and scope
Delivering a successful project requires careful coordination, resource allocation, and informed decision-making. The project management triangle — often called the...
CRM for Healthcare: Why It’s Important, Features to Look For, and the Top 4
It’s no secret that workers in the healthcare industry have a ton on their plates. With jam-packed schedules, a fast-paced work environment, and people’s lives on...
Asana vs. Airtable: Which is the better project management solution?
Asana is a household name when it comes to task and project management, but with the release of new software, it can be tricky to decide which platform is best for your...
How to manage a creative team: 6 principles to follow
The tricky part about leading a creative team is that traditional leadership advice won’t always work for you. In fact, it can even turn your team against you. Try...
Smartsheet vs. Trello: which one is best suited for your team?
The global Kanban board software market is exploding, and everyone wants to jump on board (pun intended). Now, the question is, Smartsheet vs. Trello? You may have heard...
10-step project checklist for successful projects
Before every airline flight, a pilot reviews a pre-flight checklist. Before publishing a blog post — like this one — someone reviews a pre-publish checklist....
Project management software for contractors
The life of a contractor is a fast-paced and deadline-driven world. You’ve got client calls, quotes to finish, and a to-do lists a mile long. And whether you’re...
Task boards: what they are and how to master them
Discover how a task board can to quickly get a complicated, multifaceted project on track.
How to create a project outline: A step-by-step guide [+ template]
Have you ever launched head-first into a new project without a clear plan? In today’s world, it’s tempting to dive right in and hope for the best. But as the saying...