Accomplishing a project is no easy feat. From the multitude of tasks to get through to the ever-changing demands of stakeholders and clients, there is a lot involved before reaching the finish line. The phases of project management provide a breakdown of the project life cycle. Dividing up the process into smaller stages helps to […]
About halfway through writing this article, I was assigned another task which was to produce copy for an upcoming newsletter. On top of blog writing, I get assigned other writing tasks for Zenkit, so this added task wasn’t an anomaly. The newsletter copy wasn’t urgent, and the amount of time I had until the deadline was more […]
Managing multiple projects at once is an everyday reality for many project managers. From an organization’s attempt at improving efficiency levels or due to resource limitations, there are many reasons why companies feel it’s necessary. In this article, I’ll discuss the common obstacles that are faced with working in a multi-project environment as well as […]
What do Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Arianna Huffington have in common? Apart from being considered influential people by Time magazine at one point in their lives, they all swear by a night routine. (Could be a correlation there perhaps?) A few weeks ago, I spoke about how having a productive morning routine can impact […]
Team meetings can be a drag and they’re not on everyone’s favourite-things-to-do-at-work list. In fact, a Clarizen survey concluded that 46% of the 2,066 adults surveyed would rather do any unpleasant activity than endure a status meeting, with 17% preferring to watch paint dry. But the reality is that meetings are an unavoidable aspect of […]
Collaboration can be a wonderful thing for a small business. It’s a chance to gain new insights, cultivate creative contributions, and strengthen working relationships. It brings together the talent, knowledge, and expertise of individuals from across departments and companies to work on a common goal. But while there are many benefits of collaboration to enjoy, […]
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.
When working on a project, it’s sometimes easy to get so involved in the work that you forget to keep an eye on the time and how everything else is tracking along. Thankfully, there are visual tools within the project management world that can assist in ensuring we’re on track to deliver the project within […]
Change is inevitable when it comes to project management. That’s why many project managers are electing to use agile methodologies wherever possible. Agile project management doesn’t just accept changes, it embraces them, making it more than ideal for tracking the delivery of a project. In this article, we’ll show you how to create new agile […]
