A new manager’s guide to conducting performance reviews
Anyone who’s seen the movie Office Space has likely developed an unconscious distaste for performance reviews. Even researchers who have studied opinions on...
Project management books every leader needs in 2025
Project management books are like lighthouses for navigating the complex seas of organizational leadership. They illuminate proven paths through challenges and reveal...
7 common leadership mistakes you’re probably making
The role of a junior or first-time manager is considered dangerous territory for those who are promoted or drafted into this challenging role but provided with minimal...
7 secrets to outsourcing successfully
So, you’ve worked out the true cost of outsourcing for your business. You’ve weighed up the pros and cons; evaluated the capability and time resource of your own...
Cross-team collaboration with monday.com: create a seamless customer onboarding experience
There it is. Another sale closed and added to the board for the month. Great. After spending two weeks working with the decision maker to have them buy-in to your...
How to manage better meetings
You’ve probably been trapped in a meeting before that feels like a never-ending time-suck. You’re trapped in a room full of people who are getting absolutely nowhere...
7 decision making tips for new managers
Congratulations on landing a new managerial role. Although your skills as an individual helped you land this job, your effectiveness as a decision-maker is what will...
7 Reasons You Should Pursue a Project Management Career [2024]
A project management career is not for everyone. It takes a person with many key characteristics. Are you a strong communicator? Do you have solid decision-making...
Three powerful time management techniques and how to put them to work
We often find ourselves working beyond regular hours, and in most cases, it’s because we fail to get the most out of our time. Read this article, to learn the best...
10 causes of project setbacks and strategies to ensure success in 2025
No matter the size or scope of a project, without proper foundations, it’ll crumble under pressure. Project setbacks occur in organizations of all sizes, with the...
4 proven ways to increase your focus at work
While the popular headline that our attention spans are now smaller than that of a goldfish is incorrect, focusing in today’s information-saturated world is...
How to become a visionary leader (even if you’re not a CEO)
What do today’s brightest business leaders have in common? In short, they’re always looking forward. Enter the era of visionary leadership, where managers rely on...
Work breakdown structure (WBS): definition, examples, steps, and templates [2026 guide]
You’ve seen it happen. A project starts with clear goals and excited stakeholders, but three months later, teams are scrambling to figure out what’s actually...
Time blocking: how to master your schedule & stay productive [2025]
Feel like your workday is a constant battle against the clock, with endless tasks and too few hours? You’re not alone. Many professionals struggle to manage...
How to write an effective project scope document (+template)
Ever felt a project spiraling out of control, with shifting goals and endless additions? You’re not alone. Many projects stumble or fail due to a lack of clarity...
A step-by-step guide to stakeholder analysis
Stakeholder analysis helps you better understand and manage everyone involved in a project — from the CFO approving your budget to the buyer making final purchases. By...
How to write a winning letter of recommendation
When someone is applying for grad school or a new job, a letter of recommendation can be more powerful than a great cover letter or a perfect resume. Recruiters and...
How to work smarter and avoid burnout
“Burnout,” a buzzword that’s been around the modern workplace for some time, is now a legitimate medical diagnosis, according to the World Health...
The black hole image: a true testament to teamwork
If you haven’t already heard, we earthlings have finally managed to digitally capture what was once believed to be impossible – a picture of a black hole 55 million...
20 marketing & design pros who can help you boost your productivity
Maximizing and quickening production from talented yet independent teams are among the top challenges for today’s marketing and design leaders. In these...
6 reasons why distributed teams are the future of work
“If you’re not familiar with the idea of ‘distributed teams’ – or virtual teams – yet, you will be soon,” says Michael Hershfield bluntly. The vice...