What swimlanes are to a Kanban board is the same as what guacamole is to a burrito. Burritos are scrumptious on their own, but adding guac to the mix gives it that added oomph. Using a Kanban board sans swimlanes is still going to get you organized, but really, would you pass up a chance […]
With our love of, and reliance on, information technology, we humans have accumulated a whole lotta data. So, it only makes sense to have a place to house some of it. Enter web databases. Designed to hold a large collection of organized information that can be accessed by multiple users with optimal speed, and minimal […]
It’s no secret that a more cooperative and unified group is conducive to rewarding results. Whether you’re a project manager, team leader, or business owner, being the head honcho of a group requires you to ensure that collaboration is rife, and that you are doing all that you can to enhance it. Here’s how team […]
My generation, millennials, receive a lot of flack for constantly having our noses stuck in a phone, tablet or computer. I mean, with almost every single daily activity available online, who can really blame us? Whether it’s catching up on news and current events during breakfast, shopping for practically anything you want, or even navigating […]
If you’ve ever found yourself stuck on a decision, lacking creativity, or simply not being able to find a solution to a certain problem, chances are you’ve undertaken some kind of brainstorming method. Such a prevalent technique used in our daily work (and personal) life, brainstorming is a handy way to help you figure things […]
Not too long ago, I wrote an article detailing one of those industry jargons that you may or may not have heard of: ‘Jobs-to-be-Done.’ After publishing said article, it came to our attention that the term — in true nature of the internet — fell victim to hijacking, and what I crafted did not reflect accurate and authoritative resources. […]
It’s no secret that teamwork plays an imperative role in the success of project management. You rarely associate one without the other, so let’s figure out why. The Importance of Teamwork Teamwork can be best defined as “the process of working collaboratively with a group in order to achieve a goal.” It is about gathering […]
Despite there being thousands of apps available, it is not an uncommon thing for businesses to find themselves requiring a tool that isn’t on the market. That’s where using a database builder could come in handy. What is a Database Builder? A database builder is software that lets you create web-based applications that store and […]
Embarking on your first project management role will no doubt be a little daunting. There will be many tips and tricks people will impart to help ease you into the experience. But for however many you may come across, there is one you must actually take on board — use a project management tool that grows with […]
It is a truth universally acknowledged, that no matter how great of an organizer or multitasker you are, if you’re in charge of a team or an entire business, there is no way you can complete all that needs to be completed on your own. That’s why task delegation exists. As a manager, business owner, […]
Any project manager worth their weight in gold will tell you the importance of project planning. A crucial component in the project management process is how much time and effort you put into project planning can be what makes or breaks your project. In this article, I‘ll talk about the importance of project planning, what […]
A happy team is a productive team, and a productive team means that tasks have been managed effectively. Anyone who’s ever had to manage a team knows that there’s more to it than allocating tasks A, B, and C to team members 1, 2, and 3. From matching tasks with applicable skill sets to sticking […]
When you take a closer look, 2-in-1s are everywhere — shampoo and conditioners, sporks, phone cases that double as wallets, and now there’s even a scarf with a hidden flask! What a time to be alive, eh? But should the same apply to a system that takes care of both CRM and project management? Well, that depends… […]
Cross-team collaboration has become an assumed practise in many businesses, but, just because you group a bunch of people together, it doesn’t mean things will go swimmingly. Here’s how to ensure your team doesn’t drown. Cross-team collaboration is a method that many businesses are embracing (or starting to). It is essentially a group of people […]
There are some moments in life when you can argue that quantity has top priority — dessert, newsletter subscribers, and puppies, for example. Using a quantity of project management tools in an agency, however, is not one of them. Agencies are a special kind of work environment. They are fast-paced, results-driven, and are known to take many […]
It takes a village to raise a child, and the same can be said for the successful implementation of a project. Here are the villagers you’ll need on your project management team to make it happen. Projects vary from big to small and are prevalent in just about any industry you can think of. So […]
