What to look for in productivity software
Between meetings, monotonous tasks, and those projects or workflows that require more creativity, we’re constantly asking ourselves how we can get it all done faster...
Matrix structure: what it is & how to make it work [2025]
Is your company juggling multiple projects with cross-functional teams? You might be considering a matrix organizational structure to improve collaboration and resource...
How online collaboration tools can improve your team’s efficiency while working from home
The COVID-19 pandemic shall pass, but remote team collaboration will remain. At least, that’s what some studies forecast. According to PwC, 73% of employees want to...
What to look for in marketing project management software (and which we recommend)
Marketing project managers have distinct needs when looking for software platforms. Campaigns typically involve a number of teams, sometimes both internal and external,...
Why your team should be using calendar apps
The modern calendar app: it’s the pinnacle of efficiency and simplicity. Designed to allow teams to track, schedule, and manage their professional and personal lives,...
The role of enterprise project management in strategic execution
Managing a portfolio of projects across teams, departments, and locations requires strategic coordination and the right tools. Enterprise project management (EPM)...
Interactive calendars: all you need to know
When you think of a project calendar, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Is it the paper calendar on your wall that you sometimes look at if you forget what...
The complete guide to communication management
There are 6,909 distinct languages in the world. So it’s no wonder that communication can be tricky on occasion. But, sometimes, even if we speak the same language, it...
Organizational skills: the complete guide to becoming more productive [2025]
Imagine for a second a master chef running a world-class restaurant kitchen. Every ingredient has its place, every timer is set precisely, and every team member knows...
How to Create a Workflow Chart [+ Templates and Examples]
Workflow charts are a way of visualizing complex information involved in each step of a process with the overall goal of making things easier to understand. This method...
What is a PMP certification and why it matters
In the business world, countless professionals manage projects daily, yet organizations increasingly demand proof of expertise when stakes are high and budgets are...
What is a Contingency Plan & How Do You Create One? [2025]
The vast majority of failed projects and bankrupt companies had a plan and followed it. So why do these projects and companies end up failing? Unexpected things happen...
What is Project Management? The Complete Guide [2025]
Efficient project management is a must-have when delivering projects on time, within budget, and satisfying all stakeholders. But what does best-practice project...
Traditional project management vs. Agile: how to choose
With Agile, Lean, and all the other new cool kids on the project management block, some managers act as if there’s nothing left to learn from traditional project...
How to create a successful virtual office
Working 100% virtually means you don’t have to worry about parking or someone microwaving fish in the shared kitchen. But, with no more face-to-face meetings or...
Collaboration best practices 101
Collaboration feels like one of those words we all understand. We know what it means and have no problem using it in a sentence. When people say it, there’s no...
How to get work done with a simple to do list app
There’s a unique kind of satisfaction in crossing things off your to-do list. Especially when there’s a pen and paper involved. Of course, the rise of the internet...
How to choose the right to-do list software (a quick and easy guide)
To-do list apps and platforms are everywhere these days. Just head over to Facebook or YouTube and you’ll be swamped with ads promoting the next best productivity...
5 ways to cultivate effective communication at work
Communication is essential. With your partner. With your kids. In life in general. In the workspace, effective communication is critical. For example, 89% of people say...
How to get the most out of your team online
Creating a remote team can feel a lot like a first date. You aren’t 100% sure you know what to do, you feel nervous about bombing it, and you hope they’ll like...