A well-oiled and harmonious team is essential to any business’s success, but achieving this kind of nirvana takes a bit of work. In this article, I’ll discuss the importance of team building, and what it entails, and include five types of team building activities for anyone looking for ideas. Team-Building Definition We all know that […]
Here at Zenkit, we’ve written a fair bit about teamwork and collaboration. But, since it’s T-minus two days until the world is ablaze with World Cup mania, it only made sense that we find some sort of correlation between football and project management. So, I present to you, the lessons project teams can learn from football’s ultimate tournament. Teamwork […]
One of the core responsibilities of a project manager is to ensure all the tasks, resources, and deadlines of a project (as well as everything else in between!) are coordinated in such a way that you and your team are able to deliver the project on time and within budget. This is where project scheduling software becomes […]
I have a love/hate relationship with to-do lists. I love creating them and the sense of accomplishment they can bring when a task is crossed off, however, I hate when I find myself not completing all the tasks on the list. Using a to-do list can lift the weight of carrying around tasks in our […]
Being in charge of a team can be a rewarding gig, but it doesn’t come easy. Imagine being responsible for a group of people you’ve never met before and then being accountable for their development, achievements, and performance — pretty daunting, huh? To make it a less intimidating experience, I’ve put together a few pointers on how […]
Add another medium to your ever-expanding checklist repertoire We’ve already shown you how to create a Google Sheets checklist, and now, why not add an additional program to your checklist repertoire and learn how to create a Microsoft Excel checklist? Image by J. Kelly Brito on Unsplash Checklists are a great tool for optimizing efficiency and […]
Two of the main software development methodologies are Agile and Waterfall. Despite their similar popularity, the Agile and Waterfall methodologies offer two very different ways to deliver a project. The main difference between Agile and Waterfall lies in the structure of the approach. Projects following the Waterfall methodology are completed sequentially, whereas projects following the […]
Effective collaboration is an imperative skill to have when working on team projects, and quite frankly, every project manager’s dream. While not an impossible feat, it’s something that’s not a given either. Teams have to commit to making the effort to ensure a cohesive and cooperative working environment. What usually helps with this is to use online tools that are designed with collaboration in mind.