How to Create a Google Sheets Checklist
Checklists are underrated. Not only are they super practical for learning or remembering set processes, but did you know that they can also help save lives?
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6 Things You Can Do On Google Sheets (That Maybe You Didn’t Know)
To the untrained eye, Google Sheets is merely a bunch of rows and columns where numerical data is stored. But for those who know their stuff, it can be a thing of beauty. While we won’t be teaching you how to create artistic masterpieces using your worksheet (that’s a whole other topic) we will be […]
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A Better Project Workflow with Trello’s Custom Fields
Just when you thought your project had reached peak management, in comes one of Trello’s Power-Ups that allow users to optimize their workflow — Custom Fields. A great visual tool for easier collaboration, other perks include adding more context to each task and keeping track of time and duration. Because these at-a-glance visual badges aren’t exclusive to one […]
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How to Keep on Top of Your Project’s Task Management
Project managers know all too much about the importance of project task management. An essential aspect of project management, effective task management could mean the difference between success and failure. Here we’ll share some insight on how you can keep on top of your project’s task management. The term ‘task management’ refers to the process […]
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Spreading the Spreadsheet Knowledge
When spreadsheet software was first introduced to personal computers in the 1980s, it was considered a ‘killer application’. It was a program that was so desirable that people would rush out to purchase computers just so that could use the app. Nowadays, although not a killer app, spreadsheets are still heavily used both in a […]
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How to Make Teamwork Actually Work
Everybody knows that teamwork can make the dream work, but effective teamwork doesn’t just happen out of nowhere. Here’s what you need to be doing to make teamwork, well… work. A prominent aspect in any work environment, teamwork is ‘the process of working collaboratively with a group of people in order to achieve a goal.’ […]
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How to Create an Online Database with No Code!
Thanks to the DIY data revolution, small and medium-sized businesses no longer have to rely on the skills, expertise, and hefty price tag of heavyweight tech professionals. Just like do-it-yourself websites, you can now build your own app. Here are some tips on how to create an online database. An online database is a […]
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How Effective is Your Team Task Management?
Those in charge of team task management know that there is more to it than simply delegating tasks. It involves planning, tracking, and reporting all aspects of a task, including status, resources, prioritization, and dependencies. There are many methods of task management, and while there’s not necessarily an entirely wrong way of managing tasks, there […]
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Uncovering the Agile Manifesto
At the core of every philosophy is a manifesto—a declaration of values and principles that expresses its stance, views, and intentions. Agile development is no exception. If you work in the software industry or are an avid reader of Zenkit’s content, you may have heard the term ‘Agile Manifesto’ being thrown about once or twice. […]
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Scrum 101: An Introduction to Scrum Project Management
Projects come in an array of shapes and sizes, which is why it only makes sense that there are different ways to manage and execute them. One of these ways is Scrum project management, a method that promotes a smarter way of working so that you can accomplish more. Here’s what you need to know […]
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10 Must-Haves for Successful Team Collaboration
It is every project manager’s dream to have a team that not only smashes their goals but creates effective collaboration in the workplace while doing it. While not an impossible feat, it’s not a given either. Here’s what your team will need for successful team collaboration. Why is Team Collaboration Necessary? Team collaboration is nothing […]
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Kanban Explained: What You’ve Always Wanted to Know
When you’re in the project management world, you’ve definitely heard the term ‘Kanban’ being tossed about. But whether or not you truly know what it is, and where it came from, is probably a whole other story. Keep reading if you want to know more… What is Kanban? Kanban is a scheduling system that many of […]
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What to Expect from Your Task Management App
Unless you’re some kind of task management app aficionado, shopping for a new solution can be a little daunting (however, not an impossible feat). You’ll come across endless task management software reviews that may make the quest more confusing. To add to that confusion, we’ve also decided to add our two cents. Here’s what you […]
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How the Simple Checklist Can Improve Your Productivity
We all have a task that needs to be done again, and again, and again. And, whether you have a lot on your plate, or just have the memory of a goldfish, it can be easy to skip a step in that process without even realizing it. The solution? Create a checklist. A checklist sets […]
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Dive into Better Task Management with Kanban Swimlanes
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 […]
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Everything You Need to Know About Web Databases
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 […]
