A simple guide to the design process: kick-start your...
If trying to anticipate customer needs and crafting the perfect product or service was easy, no company would ever go out of business. They’d release one perfect...
How do you write a crisis management plan?
Cyberpunk 2077. If you are connected to the gaming industry in any way, shape, or form, you will know all the details of this … crisis. If not, here is a short...
What is cost tracking?
There are few things a project manager dreads more than going over budget. OK, maybe getting attacked by a bear is scarier. But we’ve met at least a few project...
What is a client management system, and why should you...
A client management system is pretty much what it says on the tin — a system used to manage clients. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, kind of. If you’re new to...
What is change control management?
In some of our other posts on the monday.com blog, we’ve discussed the idea of crisis management. Viewed a certain way, a crisis is really just a time of rapid change....
What is a business project? (with 6 in-depth examples)
When you order an advanced LEGO set these days, the LEGOs come pre-packaged as individual steps. That’s because the end result — a complex and well-built LEGO...
Brand management 101: a complete guide to building your...
There’s a reason people line up around the block for the latest iPhone release. And oddly, it’s the same reason why seeing the Golden Arches immediately makes you...
Understanding project baselines: a guide
Project baselines are an essential part of successful project management. Your baseline allows you to track your progress, adapt to any changes, and still finish your...
The complete guide to channel sales
You want to keep earning the revenue you’re earning, but you’ve only got so many people available to sell for you. Sure, you could recruit, train, and employ more...
A complete guide to SMART goals: everything you need to...
If you’re reading this article, you’re trying to find out what a SMART goal is, right? It’s a phrase that’s thrown around a lot in the project management world....
Roadmaps explained: how to make a good one
Unlike most management jargon, roadmap essentially explains itself. It’s a visualization of how your product or project should play out over time if everything goes...
The ultimate guide to Kanban and how to use it in 2023
Everyone has probably used a variation of the Kanban method in their lives, whether its been online Kanban software or using sticky notes—a form of Kanban cards!—to...
The complete guide to portfolio management
Managing multiple projects at once can get messy very quickly. Between evenly distributing resources, handling shifting priorities, and ensuring overall alignment with...
Managing task dependencies in project management
Projects rarely comprise two simple tasks — they usually consist of numerous tasks and dependencies. Listing those items is one thing, but managing them in the correct...
An introductory guide to business management
Running a business is like being a mom. Sometimes your children behave like little angels. Other times they drive you crazy. And if you don’t know how to manage their...
CRM software: The ultimate guide
Spreadsheets, email chains, paper records locked in a desk drawer—none of these are the best way to manage your customer relationships. To truly prioritize your...
How smart board technology brings innovation and...
Some of the best ideas from business teams come from the classic brainstorming session. There’s nothing like huddling with team members in front of a whiteboard —...
11 marketing strategies (+how to execute them...
Marketing is the foundation of how you communicate your value to potential customers and convert them. Developing an overarching marketing strategy is all about...
Cost variance: the key to keep projects under budget
All projects have various costs associated with them. Ideally, these costs have been planned for ahead of time and detailed in a project budget. The tricky part can be...
The secret to effective lead tracking (& why...
If you don’t track, leads will slip through the cracks. It’s that simple. Tracking your leads tells you which leads to prioritize and how to best target...
Bottom-up vs. top-down project management 101
When it comes to managing projects, there are two schools of thought: Bottom-up vs. Top-down.