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Anshumani Ruddra explains how agentic workflows help delivery teams build faster while making human judgment, validation, and decision-making even more important.
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Data governance isn't a new problem — but AI has made it far easier to trigger by accident. Here's what ops leaders need to understand about where their exposure actually is, and the concrete steps to take before an incident forces the conversation.
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Michael Gold spent 15 years in project management before AI gave him the leverage to finally build the software product he'd always wanted. His story isn't about AI turning PMs into founders — it's about removing the last excuse for the ones who already were.
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Jesse Fewell, Project Management Educator, says project leaders should use AI to simplify project work and reduce complexity, while keeping stakeholder relationships and leadership firmly human.
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Regulated industries aren't behind on AI — they may actually have a head start. Lauren Wallace breaks down a privacy-first AI framework that turns compliance infrastructure into a strategic advantage.
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When no one explicitly owns trust in an AI project, no one actually does. Cal Al-Dhubaib shares the trust engineering framework that gives teams a shared language — and real accountability — for building AI systems that earn user confidence.
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As former Director of Product Ops at GitHub, Chris Butler combined deterministic processes, agentic automation, and human judgment for better product operations.
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Most AI failure stories stay buried — but three leaders share what they actually cancelled, paused, or rebuilt from scratch. The lesson isn't about the technology: it's about deploying AI before the underlying processes, data, and people are ready.
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AI mandates are sweeping the workplace, but the leaders who issued them—and the teams who worked under them—tell surprisingly different stories about what actually happened. The dividing line isn't whether a mandate existed; it's what the mandate measured.
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Megan Ratcliff built a team of AI "teammates" — purpose-built assistants with a human in the loop — that eventually did her marketing job well enough to free her for bigger work. Her playbook: start where you're stretched thinnest, feed it real data, and automate the edges of your workflows, not the judgment at the heart of them.
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See how Productive AI automates project workflows with assistants, agents, and integrated tools that reduce manual work while keeping teams in control.
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Discover how AI is transforming project delivery by reducing manual work, strengthening PMO governance, and helping leaders make faster, better-informed decisions.
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Agency founders and operators share the tools they'd actually build around from day one — and why AI is increasingly the connective tissue holding it all together. From choosing the right hub to keeping the supporting stack lean, their hard-won advice adds up to a clear blueprint for any agency starting fresh.
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Operations leaders are building their own automations — chaining APIs, scripts, and AI agents to eliminate busywork without handing over judgment. Here's what's actually working, and where they draw the line.
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Discover how a project management expert uses AI to reduce administrative work, strengthen project leadership, and ensure every AI investment delivers measurable ROI.
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Project managers are driving real impact, but that value isn’t always reflected in their paychecks. This year’s salary report shows stalled wages and a profession under pressure from economic shifts, slow hiring, and emerging tech. Despite these challenges, PMs are finding new ways to adapt and advocate for the compensation they deserve.
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If project requirements are always changing, deadlines are shifting, or stakeholders are getting involved unexpectedly, iterative workflows will help you maintain sanity and get work completed. Here's how to set up and use them to facilitate project success.
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Meeting project deadlines is not always easy and straightforward. Delays, scope changes, and unexpected team absences can all put your timeline at risk. Here are 10 strategies to help you and your team complete work on time, not matter what might get in your way.
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AI is inescapable in project management, and you're likely using it to some degree. If you're looking to improve and formalize your skills, here are my picks for the best AI certifications for project managers. These will provide formal training and prepare you for future trends in the space.
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Looking for a DAM solution? Make sure it offers the features that matter most to your workflow. This article covers 10 critical features—from permissions and version control to analytics—to streamline your asset management.
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Thirty-five percent of our PM community says Gen Z lacks advanced tech skills. Discover the reasons behind this gap and explore how managers can support Gen Z’s growth in the workplace.
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Managing your team’s workload can be a balancing act, but with the right strategies, you can keep everyone productive and motivated without burning out. Follow these five steps to help you distribute tasks, set priorities, and keep your projects running smoothly.
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Taking good notes during meetings can be difficult. Here are some strategies and hacks for making it easier, capturing valuable information, and getting those notes to your stakeholders quickly. That way, you can get back to making a positive impact on your project.
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Discover 8 resource management software demos that can help you find the perfect fit for your team. Watching these demos will let you see how each tool works with your workflow, making it easier to choose the best one for your needs.
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If you're not building your project management skills or improving your capabilities on a regular basis, you'll quickly fall behind in your ability to deliver projects successfully. Here's how to find the time and opportunities for professional development in your project management career.
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Digital asset management software is one of the more expensive software tools you'll invest in, so it's important to make sure the tool you choose will provide a strong ROI for your business. Here's everything you need to know about pricing for DAM software so you can make the right investment.
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Not all productivity advice is helpful—some myths, like multitasking or waking up at 5 AM, can actually backfire. This article debunks these myths and offers real tips for working smarter.
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Here are my picks for the top project scheduling courses that will help you sharpen your project management skills and deliver projects more efficiently and on time. Each option on the list covers essential techniques and tools for successful scheduling, so you can be confident in your skills.
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Here's my list of the best PMO courses that you can take to learn how to implement and run a PMO. Take these courses to reach your full potential, get promoted to your org's PMO, or take the initiative to set it up yourself.
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Without a solid foundation in change management, your ability to see change initiatives through to implementation and get buy-in from stakeholders will suffer. Here are the best change management courses with strategies and tools you can use to guide your org through transformation.
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If you're struggling to keep up with the work on your plate and meet deadlines, some productivity training might be in order. Here are my picks for the best productivity courses that offer tools and techniques for making the most of your personal and professional time.
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Choosing a digital asset management software tool is no small feat—if you pick wrong, you'll be saddled with a burden that doesn't scale with your needs and that your team won't bother using. Here's how to choose a system that will add to your processes instead of taking away from them.
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If Airtable is your org's weapon of choice against project chaos, here are my favourite tips and tricks for making the tool work for you, based on the way that we use Airtable here at The Digital Project Manager. See how we use workflows, automations, and more.
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Here are my picks for the top project management training courses that will help you to improve the project team's and your own productivity, master team management skills, and complete projects on time, on budget, and within scope.
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Choosing the right project management tool can be overwhelming. In this article, we explore 13 project management software demos to help you compare features, usability, and pricing, making it easier to find the perfect fit for your team.
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What drives project management software cost? Dive into pricing models, compare options, and get expert tips to choose the best tool for your team’s budget and needs.
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The only constant on projects is change—and conflict, stemming from everything from scope creep to limited resources. The more you encounter conflict, the better you'll be able to prevent it from derailing your project. Here are a few you're likely to encounter and how to resolve them.
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Digital asset management (DAM) software is most often used by marketing, creative, and sales team to save time, keep branding consistent, and centralize all relevant assets. Find out more about whether your use case can benefit from a DAM system.
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Ready to level up your agile game? Whether you're new to agile or looking to sharpen your skills, these courses will help you crush it in your next project.
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If your team isn't working on the right project activities, deadlines are being missed, or team members have too much work or not enough, you likely need to optimize the way you've allocated your project resources. Get expert tips on how to do it right and how to re-optimize throughout your project.
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Struggling with stakeholder engagement? Discover 12 top stakeholder management courses for 2024 that will help you build stronger relationships, manage expectations, and drive project success.
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Struggling with messy workflows and inefficiencies? Discover the 9 best workflow courses for 2024 to help you streamline processes, boost productivity, and master the skills needed to manage tasks more effectively.
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Check out my picks for the best portfolio management courses that will help you earn a certification in the field, get that promotion you've been eyeing, or just improve your skills so you can keep delivering successfully project portfolios for your stakeholders and customers.
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Here are my picks for the best time management courses that will help you get more done with the time you have in a day. Get strategies and techniques for prioritizing tasks, organizing your work, and being more productive that you can start using right away.
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Resource smoothing and resource leveling are both useful techniques for scheduling project activities, but leveling is used when your project timeline is flexible. Smoothing involves adjusting activities within the available slack and doesn't affect the timeline. Read more about the nuances here.
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Looking to master the art of juggling multiple projects, teams, and timelines? These top resource management courses will give you the skills to get the right people, tools, and time working together smoothly.
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Here's a roundup of demos for some of the top digital asset management software available. If you're in the process of choosing a DAM tool and you're exploring your options or trying to narrow down a shortlist of options, start here.
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These are my top picks for client management courses in 2024—each one offers plenty of tips, best practices, and strategies for better managing those (sometimes) tricky client relationships and delivering more successful projects to your customers.
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There is no shortage of best practices and expert strategies in the options on my list of the best digital asset management training courses. If you're looking for training in DAM with actionable takeaways you can implement in your own org, you're in the right place!
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Here are my picks for the best document management courses to take if you're struggling to create, organize, manage, and control your project documents. I've included a few options for specific software tools, as well as plenty of options filled with general best practices and tips.
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When you're choosing a digital asset management tool, keep an eye on trends in the market and which tools are keeping up. This will maximize your ROI and make sure you get a first-rate tool to save your team tons of time and effort finding, using, and managing digital assets.
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Struggling to keep your project team motivated and focused? Running into constant miscommunications or missed deadlines? Implementing strategies from the field of neuroleadership can help relieve some of these strains and get your projects back on track.
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Struggling with team collaboration? Discover the 15 best collaboration courses for 2024 that can help you and your team improve communication, overcome challenges, and reach your full potential together.
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Here are my top picks for mind mapping courses that will help you build up your brainstorming, problem-solving, and planning skills. Boost your creativity, get your projects organized, and address challenges in your project quicker with mind mapping.
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Project risks can derail even the best-planned projects, but the right training can turn those challenges into opportunities. Discover the best courses to help you stay ahead of the curve and ensure project success.
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Just as you want to keep your physical valuables in a secure vault, it is also important to make sure your digital assets are kept safe using digital security measures.
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Keep up to date on the latest strategies and techniques for project success with these project management newsletters. Subscribe to my top picks below for insights and updates that will make your projects more successful and make you a better project manager.
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Mastering digital assets is your secret weapon for captivating your audience and driving business success. These insider tips will help you stay organized and elevate your content game across all platforms.
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Struggling to land a promotion as a project manager? Learn how to overcome roadblocks, clarify your goals, and strategically position yourself for career advancement—inside your current company or elsewhere.
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Newbies in the project management world often find it tough to get training, let alone any actual project experience. Here are my top picks for the best certifications that beginners can earn to get a head start in this field.
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Looking to level up your construction management skills? Whether you're just starting out or aiming to master advanced techniques, these courses will guide you through everything from project planning to risk management.
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Scrum is hugely popular among software development teams. If you're struggling to catch up or improve your agile skills more broadly, check out these Scrum courses. I've included my picks for courses that cover key concepts and techniques for all levels, and as well as certification prep options.
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Manual processes dragging you down? Project management automation can supercharge your team's efficiency, freeing you from tedious tasks and helping you deliver projects with ease.
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Looking for help with implementing or using Kanban? Here are the best Kanban courses to take to get practical tips for increasing productivity, improving team management, and completing projects successfully.
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Feeling overwhelmed by your company's digital assets? Follow this eight-step approach to digital asset lifecycle management, complete with expert tips and the best DAM tools to tame the chaos.
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Ready to get your company's digital assets under control? With eight simple steps and these expert tips, you'll have your asset library perfectly organized in no time.
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Looking to hone your skills in program management, but not sure where to turn? Here are my picks for the best program management courses. There's an option for you below whether you're making a career pivot, learning a new skill, or looking for a promotion.
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What does project management and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) have in common? Both can use DAM integrations to create a more comprehensive DAM system.
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Looking for a way to keep up with what's happening in the marketing and agency world? Here are my picks for the top digital agency newsletters to subscribe to—keep your finger on the pulse of advertising, SEO, content strategy, and other industry trends.
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Learn insider tips for a smooth DAM implementation that will take your digital assets to the next level. Plus, some common pitfalls to avoid.
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Looking for the perfect digital asset management (DAM) system for your business? Our step-by-step guide will show you how to craft a compelling RFP to evaluate vendors.
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Need a digital asset management system, but struggling to get the execs on board? Here's how to create a business case for DAM, calculate the potential ROI, & get buy-in from your higher-ups so you can eliminate busy work and inefficiencies from your processes for managing digital assets.
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Without out a proper version control system, finding the latest version of a project deliverable or determining which amends have been made to which files is a nightmare. Here's how digital asset management software can help you create a process, and which specific tools you might consider.
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When you're ready to send out final files or deliver project work, the last thing you want is to be slowed down by is struggling to find a way to actually get those files where they need to go. Here are 4 ways to easily share digital assets that save you time and effort.
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The more digital assets you have, the harder it becomes to find the ones you're looking for. In this post, you'll learn about how DAM software can make handling your digital assets simple and easy.
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Cybersecurity attacks aren't going anywhere, and you need to take steps to protect the data stored in your project management software. It's a matter of safety for your clients, your team members, and your organization. Here's how to protect yourself and reduce your risk.
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Everyone's got a productivity hack that they swear by, but not all of them are worth using. These productivity newsletters offer real tips right from the experts, saving you the time and hassle of sorting out which ones work and which don't.
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Curious about the state of the digital asset management software market but don't have the dough (or time) to shell out for a big market research report? Below, you'll find a short summary of where the market's headed in the next decade and other interesting insights.
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Jira has got quite the learning curve. Get over the hump with these tips and tricks from a variety of Jira experts (many of whom are in our DPM community)!
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Effective resource management is crucial in the construction industry to prevent delays and maintain profitability. Here's how to optimize the use of materials, labor, equipment, and time to ensure your construction projects stay on track and within budget.
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With teams being more dispersed than ever, efficient document management is essential. Discover how document workflow management can streamline processes, secure data, and enhance access.
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Effective risk management is crucial for project managers. Explore practical steps, templates, and real-world examples that will help you navigate risk and lead your projects with confidence.
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Project management software training courses are a cheat code for hacking your way through the PM software tool you're using. You'll come out the other side more productive & with a few tricks for better managing teams, staying on budget, & completing projects successfully.
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Why bother with project evaluations? They’re your ticket to looking back on what went great, spotting areas for improvement, and making smarter choices for future projects. Here's how to get one done.
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Overseeing subcontractors on your projects is just like being the manager of a baseball team (okay, not exactly, but it's a good way to make my point). Here are nine tips to manage your players (subcontractors), reduce risk, and complete the project on time and within budget.
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When your org is working on multiple projects at the same time, staffing the right people on the right work & completing everything on time becomes harder. Here's how to set priorities, keep a close eye on capacity, and find the right software to help you plan efficiently.
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Who would win a project management fight: Excel or PM software? We put them through a 12-round comparison, revealing how specialized tools can streamline your workflows and boost collaboration.
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Scope changes in project management, though often frustrating, can be beneficial when managed properly. Here's what to do when you’re faced with a scope change request.
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Project visibility is essential for effective project management. These strategies and tools can help you ensure transparency, track progress, and achieve your project goals.
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Understanding the distinction between workflows and business processes is crucial for project managers. Workflows represent the specific, sequential tasks within broader business processes that can help achieve organizational goals.
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Teamwork (and a clear & flexible resource schedule) makes the dream work! Here are the key steps in the resource scheduling process to help you assign the right tasks to the right team members, make good use of the budget, and complete your project successfully.
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Just having workflows in place is not always enough to prevent chaos. You also need to make sure those workflows place nicely together. Here's how to integrate your workflows, which tools to use, and best practices to get in sync and stay on track.
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Managing complex projects is a lot like playing a video game—you have to defeat several challenges to meet your goal, and it's a lot easier when have the cheat codes. Here, we'll teach you those cheat codes to help you achieve project success.
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Without a visual representation of your processes, it's difficult to keep track of the order of operations and who's working on what. Workflow software can help you and your team get clarity and identify bottlenecks so project work can get done more efficiently.
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Depending on how complex the web of your processes and workflows is, you might be in the market for either workflow tools or BPM software. Get the lowdown on the main differences between workflow and BPM so you can work out what you need.
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Are important project documents slipping through the cracks, missing approvals, or sitting idle because it's not clear who owns them? Sounds like you need to get your document approval workflows in order. Here's how, along with some expert hacks to keep things on the rails.
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Injecting your workflows with a little bit of help from your friends AI and automation can do more than just get you by. You'll be able to speed up and increase the amount of work getting done, work more precisely and accurately, and complete more successful projects.
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Curious about the state of the project management software market but don't have the dough (or time) to shell out for a big market research report? Below, you'll find a short summary of where the market's headed in the next decade and other interesting insights.
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Want to get the most out of your Hive project management platform? Discover Hive’s integrated email inbox: a top feature for saving your time and energy—as recommended by an actual Hive user.
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All workflows are digital workflows these days. If you're constantly running into pesky bottlenecks and delays on your projects, you probably need to adjust your workflows. Here's how to cut down on repetitive tasks and introduce automation to the equation.
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Choosing the right project management software tool for your needs is difficult and can have long-term impacts on your team's efficiency. Here's some evaluation criteria that will simplify your decision and help you make the best possible pick.
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Maybe you've been dropped into a project with little to no prep, or things are getting a little more chaotic than you bargained for. Below you'll find a host of expert hacks, tips, and tricks to get your project back on the rails and on its way to success.
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Managing multiple projects simultaneously can be overwhelming due to varying requests, reporting expectations, and conflicting priorities. These key strategies will help keep you and your team on track.
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While it's definitely a step up from a spreadsheet, project manager software can be difficult to use out of the box. Choosing the right tool will help, as will these 6 tips for getting the most out of your software so you can get back to smashing projects out of the park.
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It's not always obvious when inefficiencies are plaguing your workflows. Learn how to identify workflows that could be improved and what to do about it so you can speed up the team's work and get back to delivering projects successfully.
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Improper project tracking can go bad fast—just have a look at Taylor Swift's Ticketmaster debacle. If your own project seems headed for disaster, it might be time to revisit your tracking practices. Here's how to get it right, along with 5 expert tips.
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Struggling to get new team members up to speed on standing operating procedures? Your workflow documentation is probably lacking. Here's how to get it right, plus plenty of examples so you can make sure team members get onboarded and start contributing ASAP.
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Struggling to find where the bottlenecks and inefficiencies are piling up in your workflows? Workflow mapping can help: it allows you to visualize each step in the workflow to analyze it. Here's how to do it, along with simple examples to illustrate.
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Unsure which processes to set up proper workflows for in your workflow or project software of choice? Here's ten examples to guide you (and that you can steal some ideas from to get set up quicker)!
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monday.com has tons of useful features to help you manage projects. These tips and tricks, with insights from an expert monday.com user, will help you get the most out of using the platform.
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Does your team know who's working on what, or what the order of operations is for getting work done? Here's how to create an effective workflow that will clear up the confusion and will help you get more done successfully.
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Finding software that fits all of your requirements is tough, especially if you're not sure what you need in the first place. Use this checklist when you're evaluating project management software to make sure your chosen tool hits everything on your wish list.
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When you're managing a project team, you're not just managing the work they're doing; you're also managing all their quirks and personalities. Here are some expert tips to manage your team, ensure work gets done on time, and help them be effective.
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In this article, I trace the origins of modern-day project management software back to over a century ago, following the journey of project management techniques and software from pencils and paper all the way to your home office.
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5 bucks says you're running into one (or more) of the following right now: bottlenecks or delays, a lack of collaboration amongst your team, or manual work that's taking too long. Don't worry, instead of paying us later, just read this and find out where to start and what tools you need.
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Getting the feeling that your workflows aren't as efficient as they could be, but not sure where to start assessing and adjusting? Here's how to streamline your project workflows so the team can get more done faster and at a higher quality.
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Getting your project team on the same page and moving together as a well-oiled machine is no easy feat. Learn how to set up efficient workflows for your team to reduce bottlenecks, have everyone play to their strengths, and collaborate effectively so project work is completed quicker and to a higher standard of quality.
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Are tasks taking too long or getting delayed at the same point in the process? Workflow visualization involves plotting out your processes so you can see where they are going wrong and adjust to make sure work gets completely efficiently and on time.
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Workflow automation reduces errors, standardizes work, and boosts productivity. Find out more about why you need to be using automations and how they can contribute to project success.
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Is your creative team stuck in a rut? Not working as efficiently as they could be? The solution could be in your creative workflows. Here's how to create proper workflows, plus 5 expert tips.
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Agile is the way a lot of work gets done these days, but what does it look like in practice? Learn how to create, adopt, and use an agile workflow and reap the many benefits of this iterative and effective way of working.
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Resource forecasting is one way to make sure your project will have the team members it needs before you get started, helping you avoid that frantic last-minute scramble. Here's how to do it, some expert best practices, and an example of how it works in the real world.
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Here's the top productivity conferences to find yourself at in 2024, along with key details about price, location, and why you should attend.
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What is program management, and how does it differ from project management? Find out how these two related concepts in the project world overlap and differ, so you can decide which will set your org on a path to success (hint: you might need both).
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Limited resources and a tight timeline? Resource smoothing is a technique that can help you keep to your deadline and your budget, and bring your project over the finish line successfully.
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When resources and time are tight on your project, they are a few skills and strategies you can lean on to make sure your project comes in on time and on budget. Here are the resource management skills you need to master in 2024, and how to do it.
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Frequent PMI Speaker Mashhood Ahmed gives his take on how humans can (and need to be) involved in work carried out by artificial intelligence.
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Managing resources in an agency (or some other creative setting) comes with some additional considerations and challenges. Here's some tips and tricks for getting it right, and how creative resource management differs from resource management in other settings.
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If your team members aren't working on the right things at the right time, it's hard to get any project work done. Proper resource allocation is one solution to this common problem. Here's everything you need to know to get it right and get your projects on the way to success.
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If you don't have insight into how much work your team has on their plates, you'll end up overloading (or underloading) their schedules, slowing down the pace of work on your project. Resource utilization is one way to get those insights; here's how to do it!
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Looking to become more agile in your org or on your projects this year? These agile conferences are a great place to start: learn from the experts, network with your peers, and leave with actionable tips to implement on your projects.
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Understanding what a project is and isn't (and whether you're working on one) will help you establish realistic expectations for stakeholders and position your team for project success. Learn more about projects and common characteristics, values, and phases.
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If you're starting a new project management role (or your very first one!), it can be difficult to know what to tackle first and where to put your attention, especially when you're ready to dive in on everything. This guide will help you prioritize, get acclimated, and start thriving!
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AI is concerning to many project managers these days, and not without reason. We're answering your burning questions about how much of a project manager's job can be done by AI or whether it will completely replace them. Plus, how you can prepare for the disruptions caused by this new technology.
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Conferences are a great resource for agency owners and agency leadership teams that want to learn new and innovative tactics for running their agencies efficiently. Here are my picks for the 11 best agency owner conferences to attend in 2024.
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If I were to ask a room full of people “Why do projects fail?”, I’d get plenty of different answers: not enough money, agility, communication. But the lack of a project purpose might be the biggest culprit of all of them.
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Joshua Williard was hungry to do work that made a difference. Project management provided the roadmap.
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Team members don't have to be besties to be productive, but they do need to respect each other. Here's how to help.
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Getting to the finish line can be difficult when you're managing projects. I've got seven tips to help you keep your projects on track and increase your chances of delivering successful results to stakeholders.
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A longtime agency pro shares the inside scoop on how to pull the right levers at the right times.
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Enhance efficiency, boost productivity, and drive project success with our guide on Project Workflow Management.
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Believe it or not, 2/3 of companies don't adhere to resource management best practices for resource allocation. Here's how to fine-tune your own processes.
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Data has revealed that Florida is the most Entrepreneurial state in America. Research by project management experts at The Digital Project Manager analysed 8 indicators for how entrepreneurial a state is, these included percentage of the population that start a new business, percentage of start-ups still active after 1 year, number of small businesses per […]
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Managing resources remotely requires taking a more nuanced approach to project management. Here's how to make sure you're not missing anything.
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Love to argue about agile? Whether or not it's a methodology is a hot topic these days. Read hot takes from seven experts to take to your next argument with your dev team.
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Our top project management statistics will make you think twice about your processes in 2023 and how you might adapt. Get stats about everything from methods to salary & job markets, tools, budgets, and more.
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Here's why a project plan is important: it clarifies the process & what to deliver, gives you info to estimate properly, & enables you to visualize. Plus, 4 more key reasons.
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Not sure what to include in a project plan? Get the details here, along with a handy template that will help you get started on your plan quickly.
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Looking for a project plan template? You're in luck. Here's our expert-crafted template, along with notes on how to use it and best practices for creating a plan.
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Here's how to create a project plan in 10 steps. Plus, expert tips for creating your project plan, what format it should be in, and why it's important to have.
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New to planning projects for remote teams? Learn 5 factors you'll need to consider to keep team members happy and create solid plans.
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Learn all about proof of concept, the purpose of using it, and the steps to planning & executing it. Also, get real-life examples from the world of television production, pharmaceuticals, and more.
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The project management triangle is a key concept that dictates the main constraints on projects and how project managers must adhere to them. Plus, five strategies for managing them effectively.
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Learn what design thinking is, the process of design thinking in action, and how a project manager can implement it in their work to create more user-centric and collaborative projects (among other benefits!)
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Explore the role, types, and attributes of a capital project manager, and get a sample job description to see exactly what this type of project management role does all day.
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Everything you need to know about marketing resource management (MRM). Learn about how MRM practices can help you properly resource your marketing projects & optimize your marketing budgets.
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Never seen a Kanban board in action? These four examples give real-life context to help you level up your own Kanban boards: You Kan do it!
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Too many meetings? This is a common problem for project managers. Here's 5 ways to avoid a meeting, or, if it's unavoidable, how to at least make it more effective.
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Hear from 5 digital project managers who have successfully implemented change in their projects and orgs. You'll read about changes to automated inventory management, implementing CRM systems, and new websites.
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Learn all about what a project manager is and what they do all day: responsibilities, required skills, the pros and cons of the role (spoiler: you're in for a lot of stress), and more.
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Capital projects can span a really broad set of initiatives, covering the built/man-made and natural environments. In this article, I outline 9 unique examples of capital projects to illustrate this spectrum.
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Nine ways you can start using AI and ChatGPT at work to make your project management life easier—giving you a leg up with documentation, stakeholder comms, and more.
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Looking for a comprehensive guide to project task management? This one covers everything you need to know about managing tasks, from planning and prioritizing to tracking progress and communicating with the team.
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Is a burger a sandwich? Yes, technically, just like the agile-waterfall 'sandwich' method is a hybrid project methodology. Here's the lowdown on this useful project methodology.
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In this article I lay out what makes non-capital projects unique, and how they differ from capital projects in terms of objective, resource allocation, risk, and project management methodologies.
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It's important to monitor the health of your project, but how can you tell when you're getting off track? These KPIs can help—consider metrics like return on investment, cost performance index, & more
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At first glance, burndown charts can be intimidating. What do all the lines mean? Are we behind schedule? Ahead? Here's an overview of when and how to use this useful agile tool.
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Project managers often feel the pressure to respond right away to client emails & messages—agency owners might even expect a fast response rate from project managers. Here's why it doesn't have the intended effect.
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Looking for a career outside project management? Here's 8 cool jobs you can do with your transferable PM skills. Want to be a film producer or museum curator? Now's your chance!
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Lean project management is a methodology under the agile umbrella—find out more about its principles and how it works in real life.
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Looking for a project management course to take to boost your skills and stay employable, even in today's job market? Here's 10 of the best options (including our own 😉).
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Find out everything you need to know before you start using the planning poker estimation method for your agile projects: benefits, drawbacks, and how to do it in 5 easy steps.
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Read all about capital projects and the capital project life cycle. Plus, why digital project managers should care.
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Are these roles really all that different?
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RASCI chart? Don't you mean RACI chart? Learn how these 2 common techniques differ, plus read up on the benefits of RASCI.
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You can differentiate project management and task management software from its use, scope, and main features. However, you need to understand the relationship between these two basic PM elements to see those differences accurately.
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Here's six secrets to getting your projects under control and keeping them there.
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While it's not always simple, it's a must for project managers in particular.
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Get our top templates and set up shop quickly! Plus, learn more about the benefits of using project management templates.
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There are many, many techniques a project manager will use when leading projects. Here's Kelly's top twelve!
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The right cover letter can often be the difference between getting hired and not. If you're serious about landing that new gig, read this.
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It can be difficult to classify project management software types in today’s market. Nowadays, there are more than a dozen tools that are jack of all trades and offer anything you can think of. From task management, time management, resource management, and collaboration features to interactive dashboards, reporting, and even project financial management. If you […]
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If you have been searching for project management software recently, you may have come across the word ‘workflow’ more than a couple of times. This is because workflows are a natural consequence of project management work. The flow of information in a project is a series of events that are defined and can be repeated […]
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Want to learn how to get your teams working better together? Get Annie MacLeod's nine best practices for team collaboration here.
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In this edition of Budget Crunch, one project manager explains how she dealt with almost zero funds for a project for a high profile software company. Read how she did it!
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Learn how project managers and Scrum masters differ in the grand scheme of projects. Plus, find out which career path might be right for you, and get answers to some FAQs.
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Have you ever wondered: what is an enterprise project manager? It’s a project management role in a highly competitive field, and those who want to join it need the right qualifications and skills. But if you’re up for the challenge, then becoming an enterprise project manager could be a lucrative career path. On average, an […]
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According to studies by the Project Management Institute (PMI), failing to integrate project management into an organization’s practices may increase project failure rate by a factor of two to three overall. This is a staggering statistic that highlights the complexity of managing large projects. As the importance of these types of projects continues to grow, […]
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Creating a Gantt chart in Jira isn’t the easiest task—the tool doesn’t necessarily offer a feature for creating Gantt charts out of the box, but workarounds do exist. Rest assured that it doesn’t have to be complicated! Keep reading to find out what Jira Gantt chart options are available out-of-the-box, plus I will cover three […]
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Are you ready to get the most out of sprint planning? As a project manager or product owner, it’s up to you to make sure everyone is on the same page and to deliver results. So it’s time to declutter the chaos and nail those success criteria with this ultimate guide that will make your […]
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So you want to make a great first impression in our Slack community. The good news is that you have nothing to worry about. First, because it’s a loving and inclusive community and we are prepared to accept you no matter what. Second, we made this quick and easy walkthrough to set up your profile and […]
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If you are here, it must mean you are curious about streamlining processes in your organization. Moreover, you are looking for a tool that can help you do that, so you can finally get rid of all those Excel spreadsheets, post-its, and other creative ways you’ve developed to control your processes until now. Therefore, let’s […]
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No one in this world can do everything on his own. We need other people to support us for survival. Just like us, organizations need support from other companies to conduct their business. These other companies are known as vendors (also called as sellers, suppliers, and providers). The main job of the vendors is to […]
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People attach meaning and value to different things over time. For example, at its basic level, money could be described as pieces of paper or metal. It’s the value that we associate it with these pieces of paper and metal that make it desired and valuable. The same could be argued for job titles. For […]
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As a project manager, you know that change is inherent in your job. Whether you’re dealing with minor tweaks or sweeping changes on the organizational level, navigating smooth transitions is essential for success. But what is change management exactly? And what if you don’t have all the tools and information at hand to make informed […]
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A project requires the help of many people, coming in and out of the workflow as needed, to ensure every task gets completed and the project is a success. Project managers look after the well being of the project and keep things on track, but who looks after the well being of the team responsible […]
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We’ve all experienced the pain of having to manually input information from an Excel spreadsheet or any other form of manual task. As you sit there, frustrated by the time-wasting activity, you wonder if there’s a better way. In this article, I will tell you what is workflow automation software and how you can use […]
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Change can stir up a lot of emotion in people. It can be exciting, like buying a new home or car or getting a big promotion and a hefty raise. It can be devastating, like losing a pet or family member or having your job impacted by a round of layoffs. Whether it’s a good […]
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If there’s one thing that can be said about modern software development, it’s that there are plenty of options when it comes to choosing how to approach the project. Two popular methods for software delivery are Kanban vs agile, with each having its own set of unique advantages—but what exactly is the difference between them? […]
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Gantt charts are a great tool for project managers. They’re an easy-to-read way to visualize the timeline of the project, and they help you keep track of tasks and deadlines. However, creating a Gantt chart can be time-consuming. That’s why I have put together this easy-to-use Gantt chart template for Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel […]
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I may be aging myself here but when I was choosing a focus for post-secondary education, a project management major didn’t exist. To say I stumbled into a project management career is quite accurate. Growing up in a very organized household and developing my project management skills through chore lists, household processes, and my parents […]
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The agile methodology has become increasingly popular in project management due to its ability to increase flexibility, collaboration, and responsiveness. As a result, many project managers are looking to obtain agile certifications to enhance their knowledge and skills and become even more marketable on the job market. In this article, project managers who are considering […]
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According to Computerworld Magazine, surveys show that about 75% of people consider themselves extroverts, but anecdotal evidence indicates that the majority of IT folks are introverts. While a broad generalization, suffice it to say that digital project managers will interact with multiple personalities and preferences. There will always be those introverted folks that you want […]
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Staying within budget, delivering on time, and having a well-staffed team—does that sound like your wish list for your next project? Then hiring a resource manager for your organization may be the transformative position you need for your organization. Resources are intrinsic to any project. However, they are limited, expensive, and fragile—and they need to […]
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According to a LinkedIn Global Talent Trends report, creativity is one of the most desired and versatile soft skills in today’s workforce. I often find myself wondering what is creativity strategy’s place in project management? As the workforce environment shifts and companies increasingly look to recruit multi-disciplinary employees, project managers will be asked to reimagine […]
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Still wondering what Gantt charts are? Let me fill you in. At the onset of the 20th century, Henry Gantt revolutionized project management with his Gantt chart masterpiece. His Gantt charts provided supervisors with a bird’s eye view of their workers’ progress, enabling them to adjust task deadlines and make sure production schedules wouldn’t be […]
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Are you working on projects that are important to your organization’s strategy? How do you know? Do you feel you know how to manage enterprise projects? If your answer is anything less than 100% yes to these questions, this article is for you. You would think that all projects should be aligned with an organization’s […]
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Did you know the world record for juggling three balls is 12 hours? Well, if you’re managing multiple projects, you might feel like you deserve the world record for juggling. And, honestly, you might be right. Program management is a tough gig that requires you to keep track of all the details while still ensuring […]
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Managing resources is a key part of project management—things like people, materials, and equipment are required for executing deliverables and tasks. Understanding what a resource is and how they play into your overall project is key to ensuring the proper planning of your project. So what is a resource in project management? A resource can […]
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After a few years of unsettled working due to the COVID-19 pandemic – which required employees to work from home, if possible – employers globally are now deciding whether to return to the office. According to a recent report, 90 percent of companies announced they will require employees to return to the office at least […]
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It might be cliche, but it’s true, the only constant in life is change. Right? If you’re a digital project manager (or aspire to be one) you probably know all too well how important it is to have an effective change management process. As a contract project manager and project management consultant, I help teams […]
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A few years ago, McKinsey published a study that showed that 80% of organizations surveyed thought their decision-making was ineffective—it took too long and/or the decisions made weren’t good. Almost half of those surveyed thought their organizations did not make decisions quickly enough. Respondents said they wasted a lot of their time on inefficient decision-making—almost […]
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This year marks the return of many long-standing project management conferences that went dark with the onset of COVID-19 in early 2020. There’s a reason for excitement—once again there are opportunities to network and connect with other project managers, get hands-on training and learn from experts in the field, and let lose a little bit […]
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Proper resource management is crucial to your projects—if team members are overallocated, underutilized, or assigned deliverables that don’t play to their strengths, you’re setting them up for failure. On top of that, employees can be afraid to take time off (like PTO or sick days) because they don’t want to fall behind, leading to burnout […]
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Unpopular opinion: crafting a work breakdown structure (WBS) is one of the hardest project planning tasks, and ultimately one of the most important to get right. The WBS helps a project manager to 1) identify the activities that are required to complete a project and 2) organize those activities into manageable chunks of work. In […]
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Think about the beginning of your working life: how did you find your first job? Was it for a friend or family member? Maybe you worked someplace you visited often? Perhaps you interned at a friend’s parent company. Whether you realized as a fresh-faced teenager or not, all of these opportunities are reliant on a […]
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When Harvard Business Review surveyed 182 senior managers, 71% said meetings are unproductive. When Miro surveyed 2,000 knowledge workers, they said that collaborating closely with colleagues and managers on a project is the number one way to build relationships in the workplace —which vastly increases their likelihood of staying in their current position. These two […]
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Have you ever been asked to create a project plan for a new project in under 30-minutes? How about when the ask comes from a c-level executive and it’s 4:30 pm on a Friday? This has happened to me. While this ask would stop most project managers in their tracks, I pressed ahead because I […]
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True fact: a lot of people don’t understand the Agile Manifesto, and therefore they don’t understand agile. It doesn’t help that there’s a huge amount of variance in what people who think they are “agile” are doing. Some think that it’s working in two-week timeboxes, having a daily stand-up, or working off a Trello board. […]
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How important is it for you to get the results you are looking for when you go on Google? It is equally important for your team to find digital assets within your Digital Asset Management (DAM) library when they search for content. That is why I thought you might be interested in learning more about […]
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Everything you need to know about Sprint Retrospectives; Learn what a sprint retrospective is, the difference between sprint retrospectives and sprint reviews, plus discover 5 quick sprint retrospective ideas that will transform your next sprint retrospective meeting!
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They may start from a promise made from sales or creep up slowly within your projects, but I think we can all agree that unrealistic project deadlines are becoming increasingly, dare I say, expected in the fast-paced industries we are working within. Project managers are put in situations that ultimately set us up to fail […]
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Freelancing as a project manager has never been a more viable option, but it can be hard to know where to start. So we’ll make this easy—start here!
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As a project manager, one of your most important tasks is choosing the right project management methodology for your project. There are many different options to choose from, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages. The methodology you choose will have a big impact on the overall success of your project, so it’s important […]
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There’s tremendous value in a well-crafted project charter. Start with the project charter definition, see how it differs from a SoW, and learn what to include in a project charter (and why).
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Contrary to popular belief, knowing how much your peers get paid is critical. If you don’t know the going rate for your job title, you can’t be sure you’re being paid you’re actually worth—and project managers in particular are worth a lot. We’re running our annual salary survey again for 2023, with the goal of […]
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In my previous company, we hired a project manager to handle a complex new venture, one that would involve multiple stakeholders from across the organization. He got started and was saying all the right things about how to manage a project and get people going, however, there was one problem—he didn’t know who was responsible […]
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Effective project management is important to keeping clients happy and your business running smoothly. However, achieving this level of effectiveness is not always easy. Mainly because of the number of project management tools that we have to use to make projects run smoothly. Among these tools are resourcing, time tracking, scheduling, screenshotting, communications, ticketing, documentation, […]
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Project management software equips the project team with technology and features that help team members get, and stay, on the same page. It’s a suite of tools that allows project teams to work and collaborate together more effectively. But what are the common features across project management software that enable and support team collaboration? In […]
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Agile is a mindset and there is no such thing as “doing agile.” The agile mindset is based on the Agile Manifesto, which reads: We are uncovering better ways of developing software by doing it and helping others do it. Through this work we have come to value: Individuals and interactions over processes and toolsWorking […]
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How does agile project management provide value? Here’s an example: John had been managing a project for his company for over 6 months. He had chosen to manage the project using the waterfall methodology. But after months of hard work, he was starting to see diminishing returns in terms of progress and efficiency. Despite putting […]
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Keeping your projects organized and on track can be a challenge—but with the right system in place, it can be relatively easy. The Kanban methodology is an efficient and effective way to manage operations and projects, and it’s catching on everywhere from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies (even the big names you know and […]
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If you recall from the previous email management article, we covered Microsoft Outlook. While most email applications offer similar tools to manage the inbox, often they are named or presented differently. In this article I want to go over the Gmail interface and how it differs from Outlook. A primary difference from the Outlook version […]
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If you’re looking for new ways to manage your projects that improve alignment, accountability, and execution, you might consider portfolio management vs. project management. In this article, we’ll discuss the key differences between portfolio management and project management so that you can decide which approach is best for you. I’ll cover: What Is Project Portfolio […]
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Would you like to be 47% faster at creating digital assets? In this article, I will try to explain in detail what is DAM, why implementing a DAM solution can help you achieve these numbers, and all the questions I believe are relevant to you as a curious human who is looking for some honest […]
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As a long time project manager I tend to preach that one of the keys to success in the role is organization. In fact one of my questions to people when I discuss organization is to open your inbox and tell me how many unread emails you have. There are typically two types of responses: […]
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Do you know the difference between planning a lunch with a friend and planning a wedding? Then you are on your way to knowing the difference between tasks and projects. Projects contain a multitude of tasks that need to be organized and managed effectively. Knowing when to use task or project management to accomplish your […]
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Many companies struggle with their projects, either going over budget or running past a deadline. Project managers help teams stay aligned, accountable, and executing against project goals to reduce risk and promote smooth delivery. Project management software is a not-so-secret trick of the trade that project managers use to monitor project progress, track expenditures, and […]
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Get an overview of 9 of the most popular project management methodologies and understand how they can be best leveraged for delivering digital projects.
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Here’s a good mantra for your project retrospectives: “Sometimes you gotta look backwards to move forward.” You’re inching closer to a project due date. The sponsor is expecting to see your awesome deliverable presented on time, under budget and with all the bells and whistles they asked for. Your project team is working towards meeting […]
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his year, the expert team at The Digital Project Manager team has produced dozens of articles on project management, from comprehensive how-to guides to opinion pieces showing what daily life as a digital project manager is like.
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When it comes to managing projects, there are a variety of different applications that can be used. Almost 74% of project managers use two to five project management applications to get work done. Understanding what they are used for and why they are important can help you become a more effective and efficient project manager. […]
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What is the project life cycle? Is it even relevant these days? Sure, agile complicates things a little bit, but the project life cycle is still a useful way to think about projects. Regardless of what project management methodology or framework you’re using, every project follows the same life cycle. The project life cycle guides […]
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If you’re not using a procurement management plan and working in tandem with the procurement team, you’re missing a key step in managing risk on your project and staying on budget and on schedule. The procurement management plan sets the boundaries for the entire procurement process, and covers risk management, vendor management, and even the […]
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If you’ve spent any time in digital project management, you’ve likely heard of the Scrum methodology. Scrum is a popular project management methodology that has been widely adopted in a variety of industries. 91% of organizations state that it is a strategic priority to adopt agile. (Source: KPMG) When companies say they are following an […]
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A sprint review is like show-and-tell from your elementary school days, but it boosts your productivity and makes you the hero of the development team. It doesn’t operate on its own though. The technique is part of the project management Scrum framework, which is a modern way to rethink your approach to digital projects. Making […]
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Struggling to keep your projects organized and on track? You are not alone—over 30 million users, out of which 1.5 million are paid subscribers in 2021, are trusting Asana to take their business and project management game to the next level. Asana is an excellent project management software, but it has many features that may […]
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Just about everything about you need to know about writing a statement of work (SoW) with this complete & detailed step-by-step guide.
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Some years ago, you could say “Scrum is agile” and ask “is agile Scrum?”. Now we know there is more flesh on the bones. At this moment there are more than fifty known and less known agile approaches, frameworks, or methods available. Agile is so much more than a single methodology—in fact, you could argue […]
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Who are the project management influencers and brightest minds shaping the industry today? Which influential thinkers and top strategists should you be following during this unprecedented time of change and upheaval in the industry (and in the economy at large)? If you want to stay on top of the latest in project management and related […]
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Project scheduling is one of the most important components of project management. A well-crafted project schedule helps deliver a project on time and on budget and reduces the risk of scope creep. If done correctly, it may mean the difference between a worn-out, unproductive group of people and a synchronized team that zestfully zips through […]
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Remote project management is like herding cats, except the cats are all in different cities, and it’s your job to pull them together. In a lot of ways, it’s similar to regular project management, but it’s done at a distance via video conferencing and digital collaboration tools. This can be a great way to coordinate […]
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I always thought that having a career in toilet paper would be brilliant. 🧻 I have a distinct little kid memory of this. “DAD!” I exclaimed at the breakfast table “everyone will always need toilet paper, I’ll be busy forever!” he peered over the newspaper and replied “sure thing kiddo” and went back to reading. […]
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I think the critical path method is both one of the simplest and most complicated concepts in project management. I remember hearing about it in college and I always thought, “Okay. Find the critical activities and you will be able to estimate your project’s duration. Change your logistics or find a way to do some […]
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If you’re like most project managers or Scrum masters, you’ve probably found that daily stand-ups can be a helpful way to keep your team on track. You likely have set a meeting on your team’s calendar for 30 minutes to get together each day and talk about what’s going on. It probably worked for a […]
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A Gantt chart is a stacked bar chart that displays a timeline of events and the associated tasks, milestones, or activities. Gantt charts are often used in project management to visually identify task and project start dates, durations, end dates, and more. Gantt charts can be used on any size of project, whether big or […]
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Where do project managers fit into the procurement management process? It affects our projects, and yet we often aren’t the ones sourcing the vendors and suppliers that will work on our projects. It’s also a major source of risk—what happens to your project when the developer you procured drops off the face of the earth? […]
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One of the crucial reasons behind project success is high project team motivation. As per Finextra.com, organizations with higher-than-average levels of employee engagement see 27% higher profits, 50% higher sales, 50% higher customer loyalty levels, and 38% above-average productivity. I worked for a small but enterprising company about two decades ago. Our ambition was to […]
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Do you ever feel like your brain is constantly full of thoughts? Maybe you have a lot of ideas, but it’s hard to keep track of them all. This is where mind mapping comes in! Mind mapping is a great way to organize your thoughts and develop new ideas. In this article, we’ll discuss the […]
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Your business success isn’t determined by attracting new clients, but by keeping existing clients. How you are managing client expectations matters a lot. Naturally, managing expectations well helps to keep customers satisfied while giving them enough space, so you can keep bringing in the revenue. The data suggests that the retention of customers is overall […]
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Without accompanying project objectives, projects aren’t really projects at all—there’s nothing to work towards, no metrics or key performance indicators (KPIs) to shoot for, no way to know whether you’ve accomplished what you set out to do. I’ve typically seen discussions about SMART project objectives go like this: Client: I want more leads and better […]
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Did you know that brainstorming or brainwriting has been around since 1953! It is credited to Alex Osborn and is a technique that I use regularly in projects and multiple business situations. If the number of online platforms that have added whiteboard functionality to their platforms in the last 6 months is any indication, brainstorming […]
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Let me just come right out and say it. I love me a good Gantt chart. Is that nerdy? If it is, then you’ll be a big huge nerd by the time you finish reading this article, too. But let me be clear: I said “a good Gantt chart”. A good Gantt chart tells a […]
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For the past 8 years, I have taught an introductory project management course at a local university in Southwestern Ontario. In the first class of every semester, I usually ask students two questions: As the average demographic for my class is usually 20-23 years of age, it is expected that the majority of students have […]
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Managing resources in business is essential to maintaining high productivity levels and ensuring efficient utilization of materials. Simply put, you need resource management to succeed in any business. But how do you implement a process to keep resources in line? That’s where resource management software comes in. In this article, we’ll explain what resource management […]
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If you look around any business, you’ll see a series of workflows working together in unison to deliver business results. The process your barista goes through to make your coffee in the morning? That’s a workflow. The email notification you receive from Netflix after they auto-charge your credit card? That’s a workflow too. The value […]
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If you don’t get started on the right foot, your project team and project success are already at risk. That could be this entire article, summed up in that one sentence. Kickoff meetings are essential. Kickoff meetings need to be done well. If not, you erode trust instantly and at the most vulnerable moment in […]
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Project management is a critical skill for any business owner. It can be the difference between project success and failure. However, learning how to project manage does present challenges. It’s not always easy to find the time or resources to do so. But with 61% of companies beginning to provide some form of project management […]
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According to recent reports, there are currently 2.13 million full-time employees in the UK project management sector, with the profession generating £156.5 billion GVA annually, and there are an estimated 8.7 to 11 million project managers in North America. This means the competition for roles is extremely high across both locations. Nowadays, project managers are […]
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At this point it’s safe to say that just about everyone working in the digital space is working remotely at least some of the time. For project managers, this presents some unique challenges. How can you stay synced with your team if you can’t meet them in person? How can you ensure your team is […]
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The weekend has come and gone. You slept in, socialized with your peeps, and maybe even indulged a little too much (not so good for you) food and drink. These are just a few behavioral changes occurring on the weekend that are scientifically proven reasons why Mondays are the most disliked day of the week. […]
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Microsoft OneNote is the underrecognized superhero of a project manager’s world. Many people tend to overlook the product for what they feel are flashier note taking tools, like EverNote, Notion, or Clickup. While all three are solid products, OneNote is often ignored as it is a freebie included with every Microsoft Office 365 account. As […]
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A significant component of optimizing business performance is spending your money well. The money you save is a form of profit. Why use resource management software to reach your goals? It’s what many successful companies use to make important hiring decisions, reduce worker downtime, and respond to shifts in product or service demand. Adapting your […]
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Project managers are a rare breed. When the U.S. federal government sat down to simply describe the duties of a project manager, the document turned into a 188-page book. Learning how to set up a project management dashboard is one of those challenges, but it’s totally worth doing. The time, effort, and money you can […]
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Project managers have a lot of responsibilities on their plate. The job can be quite demanding, from ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget to ensuring that all stakeholders are happy. One of the most important tools at a project manager’s disposal is mind mapping. Mind mapping can help organize thoughts and […]
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Resource management is a critical part of project management, and of running a successful business. Your organization has finite resources, such as facility, staff members, materials (or products), and even time. Managing those resources may be relatively easy when you’re a small organization, but as your company grows, you may find resource management software helps […]
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One thing I hear from rapidly growing organizations is that growing pains are “a good problem to have”. And, certainly, I can get on board with that perspective given that businesses who are enjoying exponential growth are among the minority. But from my experience working in organizations that were in rapid growth mode, it’s also […]
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It was early 2000. The much-dreaded Y2K problem had just passed us without much trouble. In those days, I was working for an IT services company. Our company had just started an initiative to upgrade the Enterprise Project Management Methodology (EPMM) in accordance with the CMM L5 model. At that time, our company was a […]
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Collaboration seems like one of those words that is ubiquitous lately. Lots of folks talking about it but perhaps not a lot of folks doing it or doing it effectively. It’s hard to collaborate. Anyone remember that university group project with competing personalities, and at least one boat anchor who wouldn’t meet deadlines or pull […]
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If you’re not already using mind mapping techniques, you’re missing out on some amazing benefits. Mind mapping has been shown to improve productivity, creativity, and problem-solving skills. But don’t take my word for it—the data speaks for itself. In this article, we’ll explore some of the benefits of mind mapping that have been backed up […]
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Over half of workers waste several hours on unproductive tasks that could otherwise be automated, according to a work study by monday.com. Common features of resource management software include automation capabilities that help support project managers in reducing these types of tasks. So why are so many companies wasting money on resources when there are […]
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When it comes to the craft of digital project management, there are some core skills that are always the first to surface. There are technical skills and hard skills like risk management, earned value management, project planning, estimation, and maintaining project documentation. Then there are the requisite soft skills like leadership, negotiation, crisis management, and […]
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Chances are, if you’re considering a career in business, you’ve come across the terms “business analyst” and “project manager.” But what’s the difference between the two? And which one should you aim for? In this post, we’ll break down the key differences between business analysts and project managers, so you can make an informed decision […]
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Understanding team member skill sets and availability is one of a project manager’s most important tasks. But without resource planning visualization, project stakeholders will likely fail to appreciate the hours you’ve invested in getting to know your team and meticulously calculating the hours that it will take them to complete project work. In this article, […]
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When under pressure to deliver more for less, organizations often put project management on the chopping block. I get it, we’re a bit removed from the actual end product. We’re not the engineer that designs the bridge, the developer that codes the website, or the copywriter that crafts the script for the commercial. We’re an […]
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How do you know if you’re ready to do project management at the next level of the game? That’s a complicated question for anyone in any career path, but for us DPMs, I think it’s especially complicated. Sure, you’ve probably delivered a boatload of projects in your current role. All of them helped hone your […]
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Experts say an average of 70% of projects fail — an absolutely staggering number. While there are many reasons for failure in project management, most cases can be attributed to a misalignment of project goals. Thankfully, with both an enterprise project management office (EPMO) and a project management office (PMO) in place, your team members […]
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A Gantt chart can be an effective tool for project managers to visually represent project progress. But how do you ensure that your Gantt chart includes the correct information to wow your stakeholders? As with any project management tool, the more you understand a Gantt chart, the more you can use it to you and […]
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In the hustle and bustle of day-to-day project activity, it’s easy to get lost in the details and forget to consider the big picture. Resource utilization metrics can be an important tool for managing project resources and monitoring project and portfolio health. In this article, we’ll cover: What Is Resource Management? Key Resource Utilization Metrics […]
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There once was a young girl who would watch her mother write list after list during her childhood. Her mother was constantly crossing tasks off her lists and remaking her task lists. The house was in perfect order and nothing in life ever seemed to get missed. Fast forward 20 years and this girl took […]
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Project managers get everyone in a project aligned on tasks, milestones, timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables–and project management software is their best friend to help make sure everyone stays aligned throughout project planning, execution, and control. But it’s far more than just that. Project management software helps people get stuff done throughout an organization—whether they work […]
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Few things are more tried and true to project management than the classic Gantt chart and, nowadays, the Gantt chart software that project managers use to generate them. In this article, we’ll cover what Gantt chart software is, key features and functionalities, project types that best suit Gantt charts, and a list of the best […]
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Let’s talk about estimation. The project estimation process is the bane of existence for so many project managers. It’s not just that it’s high-pressure, hurried, and mostly done off the sides of our desk. It’s also that our efforts usually get carved down into a compromise that is almost never accurate or ideal. But one […]
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Enterprise project management is a critical process for businesses of all sizes. Despite this, many organizations struggle to implement an effective enterprise project management strategy, 66-75% of them in fact. Check out our enterprise project management PDF to dive into the details of enterprise project management and tips for implementing an effective strategy in your […]
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I was once described by one of my lead technical architects as being a 7/10 on a scale of technical expertise. Sure, it was during a pitch, and it was just an illustrative example of how we work, but it was one of the highest compliments I’ve been given as a digital project manager. One […]
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Welcome to a quick guide on how to use Confluence for project management. Many of us have been using the Confluence app without really thinking, “Why is it called Confluence?” By definition, a confluence is where two rivers of equal size meet, like when a dispersed project team collaborates. They may originate in different areas […]
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You see it all the time: business leaders emphasizing the critical need for their organization to become agile. Informed by the inspiration of seeing other companies that trust in agile, operate with it and reap the benefits of doing so, they hire agile coaches, process consultants, and more to “transform” their organization. Yet when these […]
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The notion of hiring for culture add isn’t particularly new: many organizations have recognized that hiring folks who are a “good culture fit” essentially creates cultural stasis, whereas looking for talent that brings a diverse perspective and fresh ideas will help the company culture grow. But in an increasingly remote-first world where we might not […]
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Pre-2020, phrases such as ‘socially distanced’ did not really have much meaning or context. The pandemic has not only added phrases such as ‘socially distanced’ to our lexicon, but we are also seeing new phrases such as ‘the great resignation of 2022’. Whether organizations are going through corporate restructuring or people are voluntarily deciding to […]
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I once worked at a company where boundaries were crossed regularly. For instance, it was commonplace for certain team members to exchange screenshots of private text messages. It was also normal for leaders to publicly divulge personal information that was shared in confidence. Culturally, the notion of privacy and psychological safety were, well, non-existent. When […]
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One of the most useful skills that a project manager brings to a business is workload capacity planning. An average project manager can tell you who’s doing what on a given project. A great project manager can forecast who is best suited to work on which projects across your portfolio. In addition to benefiting your […]
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In a recent conversation with a friend, we started pulling on this thread: what is missing from the mentorship experience now that many of us are fully remote? A lot of us have learned by osmosis—picking up tips and techniques by watching our managers and mentors do their job. In a way, informal mentorship was […]
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Enterprise project management tools help big companies streamline disparate processes and reduce friction in information gathering. But, with so many project management tools out there, it can be challenging to find the right software for your organization. Businesses need to consider multiple factors when choosing a project management tool, including cost, scalability, integration, and security, […]
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Before your team can bask in the glory of a project well done, a project manager must take an active role in project resource management, including monitoring resource availability, resource planning, and resource management. Project resource management guides a project from start to finish and ensures proper resource utilization throughout the project life cycle. Let’s […]
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Being organized is hard. Even as a project manager, you’ll run into challenges when trying to stay on top of everything. The frustration of trying to do it all with pen and paper or manual spreadsheets may send you on a quest to find a project management tool to help you get things on track. […]
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Nike, Pixar, Jaguar, Spotify, and Zara are a few top global brands that are using a kanban approach. Kanban was originally developed in the1940s for Toyota automotive manufacturing in Japan by Taiichi Ohno. More recently, David J Anderson, pioneer and author of the Kanban Method, took it to the enterprise level to drastically improve business […]
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The project management textbooks have a lot to say about how to avoid project failure. But what is our responsibility to our teams (and to ourselves!) when a project is simply cancelled for reasons beyond our control? What should we say to our teams? What should we do, in a tactical sense? Early in my […]
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A friend and I were joking that learning the hard way has been what has taught us the most important lessons as digital project managers. That got me thinking: is learning the hard way the best way to learn project management as a DPM? The Case For Learning The Hard Way On the one hand, […]
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