The tools battle: does project management in Excel...
Being one of the oldest (and most-used) spreadsheet tools, we can’t argue that Excel hasn’t been a great platform. But is it a great tool for effective project...
Tracking tasks using a task tracker for more...
Are you still scribbling your to-do list on a piece of scrap paper? Perhaps you’ve dabbled with various digital to-do lists, only to let them fall by the wayside....
Insightly vs. Pipedrive: which is right for your team?
Insightly and Pipedrive: they’re two of the biggest names in the CRM system world. Chances are, though, you don’t know exactly what these platforms do. And you...
Get inspired: 4 great project management examples
We’re all familiar with is project management example. The moment when (eek!), your boss says, “Could you just…[insert incomprehensible but seemingly important...
How to prioritize tasks the right way
“It’s 10 AM, do you know what your team is working on?” Prioritizing tasks is the lifeblood of a thriving project. Without task prioritization, your team is either...
Why creating a strategic plan is worth your time
Meeting organizational strategy goals is a key indicator of future project success. Without a strategic plan, businesses are left scrambling trying to put something...
What is a timeline creator and how they can help with...
Project managers are struggling to meet deadlines. A 2020 survey of 111 organizations revealed that only 29% completed a majority of their projects on time. Project...
A Project Charter guide to maximize productivity
Sometimes when you’re planning or managing projects, you can get caught up in the final result as opposed to establishing up-front processes to ensure everything is in...
Why you should consider a Timeline view to manage your...
No project can afford to go without a timeline. If you don’t have a timeline, how will you know how to schedule project activities? How will you know if you’re...
What does a project planner do?
Benjamin Franklin once said, “if you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” There’s no doubt that planning is a crucial step in every project, no...
The best Project Management methodologies to know about
Project management methodologies can get a bad wrap as processes scattered and riddled with grunt work. While projects can range from simple to complex, the most...
Smartsheet pricing and review
Pricing is a vital consideration when investing in work management software. You’ll want the reassurance that your chosen platform offers excellent value for money and...
Free Gantt chart: should you consider one?
Project managers are pretty divided when it comes to Gantt charts. A recent survey stated that 38% of respondents tend to ignore the Gantt chart feature of their project...
The conclusive guide to Gantt charts in 2020
Every project manager remembers the first time they saw a Gantt chart, and we probably all had the same reaction: A fun combination of confusion and dread. Color-coded...
How to manage design projects and ensure exceptional...
You might have an eye for design, but do you have a mind for management? You can have the greatest design team in the world, but if your project management is sloppy,...
PERT: everything you need to know in plain English
Q: What do a project management system and nuclear submarines have in common? A: A lot! In 1957, while secretly creating nuclear submarines, the United States Navy...
How to create a Gantt chart in Google Sheets
How many times have you started a project only to find yourself faced with task delays that ultimately force you to restructure the entire project? That’s why you have...
Planning Phase: Nail the project planning process
Project planning isn’t always an easy, straightforward process and balancing scope, timelines, and budgets with key stakeholders’ needs may feel daunting. But...
The best Zoho Projects alternative for your business?
Whether you’re moving away from Zoho Projects entirely or are just looking for a project management platform with a little more “oomph,” you’re in the right...
The best task app to organize your workflow
So tell me: What are you doing today? If you’re anything like me, it can be challenging to answer that question. It is never a simple, straightforward response. You...
What is Agile project management? Grasp the basics in 3...
If you’ve just joined an “Agile team” and don’t know exactly what that means, there’s no need to freak out. We’ll answer all the questions you have about...