The 5 traditional project management process groups and...
There’s a difference between planning for a project and really planning for a project. If there’s one area where obsessive attention to detail is welcome, it’s...
Project management organization done right
Complex projects require complex solutions. A good project management tool can deliver PM best practices and organize your projects with features like data...
5 Key project management knowledge areas to know
Effective project management is no simple feat — it takes the right balance of best practices and software to support many functions, like budgetting, time management,...
What is a Project Management Information System?
Any time spent searching for information you need to complete a project is time wasted. Scrolling through long email threads or sifting through tools or documents to...
How to prioritize your professional and personal life
Should I do this first or that? Which is more urgent? Which is easier? Which has more “value?” Priorities! Priorities! Priorities! At times prioritizing your life...
A SMARTER business plan of action: the major steps...
You’re probably familiar with the S.M.A.R.T. goals framework. It’s all about making sure your goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-related...
What are the roles and responsibilities of a project...
Just like a maestro conducts a group of musicians, a project manager conducts a team. It’s their role to make sure all team members are in sync, and that the final...
The online calendar & planner platform explained
We’re guessing you have a calendar app on your laptop or a planner that sits in your office bag most of the time. But are they really working for you?...
Does monday.com have a calendar?
Calendars are a great way to visualize your project in its entirety. They also allow you to easily spot critical tasks and important deadlines without having to trawl...
The ultimate guide to risk assessment
It’s risky to jump into a wingsuit and glide over the Grand Canyon no matter what — but just how risky? If you’ve been skydiving before, perhaps that risk...
Manager tools: how to actually get things done
We’ve all had managers that are more Godzilla than Mary Poppins but, assuming most are human deep down, why are some managers so great and some, well, not? For most of...
3 free task manager tools to inspire your team’s...
If you’re a project manager or leading a small team, the list of tasks to get through every day can seem endless. It’s challenging for a company of any size to keep...
How to use a shared calendar for project management
Atlassian estimates that the average American worker wastes 31 hours per month in unproductive meetings, and half (half!) of all meetings are considered “time...
Stakeholder mapping techniques and steps for success
In the sci-fi movie “Independence Day,” planet Earth is attacked by extraterrestrials. As several people arrive in the Nevada desert to launch a...
To do list app for desktop
We’ve all got too many tasks to get through for our tiny brains to remember. That’s why you owe it to yourself to check out a to-do list app. If you want to stay on...
Project management software for startups: what to look...
When the startup is just you and your cofounders, it’s easy enough to collaborate and distribute work — you don’t really need a system. But once you hire a few...
A complete guide to understanding and implementing...
The working environment is growing ever more volatile and uncertain. It asks a lot of us as leaders. The recent shift to an extended period of remote work has required...
Agile project management: Everything you need to know
You’ve been working on a complex multi-team project and are almost at the finish line. Suddenly, the client gets in touch to say they want to take a different...
How — and why — to create a project management...
Whether you’re brand new to managing projects or have a few years under your belt, chances are you could use a little help in completing projects more smoothly —...
Events Calendar: A must-have for teams who manage...
Organizing and managing an event is not for the faint of heart. Hiccups and road bumps are inevitable. Events rarely go off without some challenges and unexpected...
How to choose a project management software: a 10 point...
A great project management tool can make a world of difference for your team’s productivity and efficiency. 77% of high-performing projects run on a project management...