What to look for in a time management app
Ever feel like you need a few extra hours every day to accomplish what you want? Whether you manage a large team or work alone, it’s normal to want to maximize every...
How to build a successful, cross-functional team
Assembling a cross-functional team is like trying to finish a puzzle. There are lots of different pieces jumbled in the same box. All the pieces you need are within...
What’s the difference between a project lead and a project manager?
Are you trying to find out what a project lead is but struggling to find a definitive answer? We hear you. Everywhere you look, there’s conflicting information, right?...
5 sales automation platforms to help teams close more deals in 2025
Forget the image of the fast-talking sales rep firing off cold calls and emails. Now, in addition to building real relationships and closing deals, sales reps are...
monday vs. Jira: choosing the best platform for your team in 2025
We’ll get right to it. You’re here because you’ve done your research and want to know the best fit for your company: Jira or monday dev. Jira’s project and...
Our top 10 project management techniques
We love a top 10 list. Top 10 fitness trends? You’re on it. Top 10 books? Already on your nightstand. This year, we were inspired to create a top 10 list of our...
How Agile tools support effective software and project management
We all have core values that guide us in our life decisions. The little voice inside that defines the path we take. My core values revolve around integrity,...
How to write a scope of work (+ Free Template)
A scope of work document is one of the most critical elements standing between you and a successful project. Without one, you risk misunderstandings, endless revisions,...
The best Salesforce alternatives for your business
Salesforce has earned its standing as one of the most reliable customer relationship management tools you can use. But let’s be honest. If you were entirely sure...
How network diagrams can boost your workflows
If you Google image search “network diagram,” thousands of results come back, yet not surprisingly, not all of them are related to project management. Note: if you...
Drive better business outcomes with strategic portfolio management
Setting big-picture business goals is the easy part, right? The real challenge is turning those goals into action without losing sight of priorities, wasting resources,...
The complete guide to SAAS sales
Software sales used to be a long, manual process full of pitch meetings and negotiations. But, this isn’t the case anymore. As companies race toward digital...
Your ultimate guide to social media management
What’s the difference between a fish and a poor social media manager? Nothing. They both flounder. If you don’t have your social media tools and best practices in...
The ultimate guide to becoming a better Scrum master
Are you new to Scrum and wondering what exactly a Scrum master is supposed to do? If you’re used to being a project manager, internalizing this new role and approach...
The 4 Scrum ceremonies you need to bring structure to your project
Sadly, a Scrum ceremony isn’t an ornate presentation that happens after a particularly effective headlock in the British sport of rugby. More’s the pity. In all...
All you need to know to make a killer sales plan
You’ve got big, audacious goals for your organization. And you get excited every time you imagine your company smashing through those goals. But then you come back to...
Resource planning made easy: 5 steps for syncing your team, tools, and time
No matter the size of the project you’re working on, you have to account for every resource ahead of time, from people and tools to time and budget. But resource...
How to create a contingency budget
In a perfect world, our projects would never be delayed or come in way over the budget. But that, unfortunately, is not the way the world works, usually. There are...
What is a Project Portfolio Manager? Definition, Key Skills
Managing multiple projects and initiatives effectively is a major challenge for growing businesses. How do you ensure resources are allocated correctly, projects align...
What is a milestone chart?
Identifying milestones is a crucial, but sometimes overlooked function of the project planning process. While most people tend to consider milestones simply as start and...
Lead manager 101: the hassle-free guide to managing sales leads
The average sales cycle can be 120 days long for a high-value product, while the average sales development rep makes about 9 attempts to convert prospects. Multiply that...