How to stop being overwhelmed at work
Most of us have felt overwhelmed at work at one point or another. It might have been caused by something as minor as receiving one too many emails, or it could’ve been...
How to get motivated to work
Getting motivated at work is often easier said than done. Sure, you might have the best intentions, but then three hours have passed and you’ve accomplished nothing....
How to run mutually beneficial one-on-one meetings
Why are one-on-one meetings so often avoided? Managers know they’re supposed to have regular one-on-one’s, but many find these meetings to be awkward,...
5 helpful tips for overcoming mental blocks
Have you ever felt like you couldn’t think clearly, no matter how hard you tried? Maybe you were in the middle of making an important decision or solving a difficult...
Guide for effective workflow management
Managing your workflows can feel like trying to untangle a ball of yarn, only to realize there’s yet another knot waiting for you. When you’re stuck in a web of...
How blockchain will change project management
If you think about blockchain, it’s usually in relation to cryptocurrency, like bitcoin, where the technology ensures secure, speedy, identity-protected transactions...
6 Productivity Systems You Should Know
Search “productivity books” and you will get results like the below. These are actual article headlines. 30 Best Productivity Books You Should Read To Boost...
How to improve productivity with time batching
Do you ever try working on a project but find it hard to stay focused? Next thing you know, you’re taking frequent breaks to scroll through your social media. Do...
Slack vs. Teams: which is the best chat app?
Slack and Microsoft Teams are both web-based collaboration software tools that offer chat, shared workspaces, automated notifications, and various forms of communication...
Defeating the power of dark Scrum
Agile web developer and interaction designer Roger Saner recalls how he was once “forced to do dark scrum.” Working with a scrum team tasked with integrating with a...
Why great managers focus on outcomes, not output
Does your to-do list today give you a full picture of the scope of your job? Does it accurately portray the responsibilities you hold and the impact you have—both on...
Characteristics of a good manager
Promotion to your first managerial position or new job as a project manager? Congratulations. Your responsibilities will now include leading and motivating a team to...
Melissa Majewski from collage.com shares: managing a CS...
The customer success team has become one of the most important departments for any customer-centric company. The demands of the customer and how crucial the customer...
A monday.com report: the state of workplace automation
With Americans logging longer hours at work than their international peers, the opportunity for automation of mundane workplace tasks is higher than ever. We released a...
How to give constructive criticism to your employees
Every leader in every organization should be providing feedback to their team — both in the form of compliments and praise AND by giving constructive criticism. The...
8 traits of a great manager
Have you ever been in a job interview and been asked to describe your best and worst manager? You probably remember that manager you loved working with and the one you...
Democratic leadership in the workplace
Last quarter’s sales were through the roof and the company is looking to thank its employees for their hard work. It’s time to put together a party planning...
Agile marketing: a great option for your teams
Marketing is a fast-paced field that is saturated with the need for efficient problem-solving— an Agile marketing approach is best-suited to address it. Most teams...
Workplace accountability done right
If you’ve ever been part of a team project that ends up going nowhere, you’ve probably experienced a breakdown in workplace accountability. The reality is: When team...
Project management trends reshaping how we work
As new trends in project management (PM) are reshaping how the job is handled, they are also redefining the profession—the growth of its importance within an...
5 things every great project manager should do...
Just like a maestro conducts a group of musicians, a project manager conducts a team. It’s their role to make sure all project team members are in sync and that the...