Project Objectives: How to Write SMART Goals + Examples
Before starting a project, understand and decide on the what, when, and why.
How to visually organize projects using Kanban software
To Do. Doing. Done. In its most simple form, those are the three categories of a traditional Kanban board. But how can you use one to improve your personal or team...
How to create a project communication plan
As a project manager, communicating with your team isn’t always simple. Team members work remotely, from multiple locations, or on different schedules. A project...
Project charter templates: definition & how to use
Project charters get a bad rap in many organizations. It’s just another daunting part of a project’s bureaucratic approval process, right? Wrong. Many might...
Agile vs. Waterfall methodology: What’s the...
Agile and Waterfall are two popular project management styles that use radically different methods to reach a successful project outcome. Agile is lean and flexible with...
How to ensure exemplary project deliverables every time
So many projects deliverables. So (very) little time. As the number of projects and their accompanying deliverables continue to rise and time remains constant (still...
Building a purpose-driven culture with agile teams
In every organization, there is a big-picture vision and big-picture goals that push everyone to work hard and bring the whole team together. And then, there are the...
A deep dive into the 6 Agile estimation techniques...
Ask a software developer to guess how many jelly beans are in a jar and you’ll probably get some kind of algorithmic reasoning and a frustratingly accurate response....
Project implementation: the end-all guide
Effective project management is like directing a play. There’s a lot of “behind-the-scenes” work leading up to the actual performance. Directors need to cast the...
How to develop a winning project strategy in 5 steps...
A project strategy acts as your navigation system, helping teams chart a clear course toward business goals while avoiding hidden obstacles along the way. The most...
The newbie’s guide to IT project management
Gulp. You just landed your first project as an IT project manager. IT project management means overseeing the implementation and management of hardware and software...
Why transparency is crucial for modern project...
Behind every successful project is a formulated checklist, copious amounts of coffee, and an organized project manager, if not several. Compelling project managers are...
4 rules for Gantt charts every manager needs to know
We haven’t always been what you would call “pro-Gantt chart”. The concept took some warming up to for a lot of us here at monday.com. Why? Because traditionally,...
4 Project management templates every PM needs
As a Project Manager, it can feel like you need eyes in the back of your head and an extra set (or two) of hands just to get everything aligned. With scattered...
Keep scope creep from undermining your project
Scope creep can happen to even the most diligent workers. “We fell deeper and deeper into redeveloping existing code—timelines got extended, we missed our deadline,...
Workflow management: How to build smarter, faster, and...
Managing your workflows can feel like trying to untangle a ball of yarn: you finally undo one knot only to realize there’s another waiting for you. When you’re stuck...
Project management trends reshaping how we work
As new trends in project management (PM) are reshaping how the job is handled, they are also redefining the profession—the growth of its importance within an...
5 things every great project manager should do...
Just like a maestro conducts a group of musicians, a project manager conducts a team. It’s their role to make sure all project team members are in sync and that the...
Which project management certification is right for...
Besides being an excellent way to distinguish yourself from the crowd of managers, any form of project management certification will obviously benefit your career....
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 Reasons You Should Pursue a Project Management Career...
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...