Design project management made simple: 7 proven...
Creative teams face a constant balancing act. On one side, there’s the drive for artistic innovation; on the other, the reality of business deadlines and stakeholder...
PERT: everything you need to know in plain English
Q: What do a project management system and nuclear submarines have in common? A: A lot! In 1957, while secretly creating nuclear submarines, the United States Navy...
Planning Phase: Nail the project planning process
Project planning isn’t always an easy, straightforward process and balancing scope, timelines, and budgets with key stakeholders’ needs may feel daunting. But...
The best task app to organize your workflow
So tell me: What are you doing today? If you’re anything like me, it can be challenging to answer that question. It is never a simple, straightforward response. You...
What is Agile project management? Grasp the basics in 3...
If you’ve just joined an “Agile team” and don’t know exactly what that means, there’s no need to freak out. We’ll answer all the questions you have about...
Priority matrix: master prioritization with monday.com
Feeling overwhelmed by an endless to-do list? For project managers and teams, effective task prioritization isn’t just a nice-to-have—it’s essential for...
What are project constraints?
Project management is a game of give and take for project managers and stakeholders. Scope, time, and cost together are called project constraints, and for good reason....
Why you should use a daily planner to organize your day
You’ve just started your busy day and you’re already feeling overwhelmed. You know you have a list of tasks to get to and deadlines to meet, but instead you start...
How to create a priority list and get more work done
Bill Gates, Elon Musk, Warren Buffett, any of the U.S. presidents for that matter — they seem superhuman with what they’ve achieved (so far). Yet these individuals...
6 phases of construction project management explained
Successful construction managers rely on clearly defined construction project phases to deliver exceptional results. Each phase builds upon the previous one, creating a...
What is a Project Management Office (PMO)?
Organizations often face challenges in turning strategic plans into meaningful outcomes. This post explores how a project management office (PMO) helps bridge that gap...
A simple guide to creating a Gantt chart in Excel, and...
If you’re like most project managers, you frequently find yourself in a deep Excel hole, frantically looking for a way out. Spreadsheets are fantastic for a whole...
What is task management? Examples, tips + methods for...
You’ve heard the saying: “If you want something done, ask a busy person.” Why is that? Well, a busy person knows how to get things done. Better yet,...
How to create a project management calendar
The old-fashioned approach to project management is simple: all you need is a piece of paper and a pen. Can that work? Sure. As long as your project is something simple,...
Statement of work examples + template
What all Statement of Work (SOW) example templates have in common is that they can help you create one of the single most important project documents you need before...
Say goodbye to guesswork with a project management...
Organizations put a lot of time and resources into setting clear goals. However, teams often struggle when tasks are unclear, workflows are disorganized, or project...
Resource allocation: How to maximize your assets
Managing a project from start to finish is no easy feat. Although project management software is more accessible than ever, a lot of projects still struggle to come in...
What are the best features of project management tools?
Whether building a pyramid in the deserts of Egypt, launching a rocket into space, or making your new business profitable, successful endeavors require planning and...
7 task management apps for productive project managers
Overseeing a project with pen and paper can be a nightmare. Not to say it’s impossible, but using software to support your project management efforts would be the...
Reveal the story behind your business data with...
Have you ever reviewed a quarterly financial report and questioned how revenue has shifted so dramatically? Or maybe you’ve looked at a department budget and wondered...
Everything you’ve ever wanted to know about project...
Temporary and unique. Those are the two defining characteristics of most projects. Temporary in that they’re defined by a start and end date/time and often constrained...