How to Write a Killer Project Plan in 6 Simple Steps

Project plans are often viewed as something that is good in theory but not in practice. Why? It probably has a lot to do with how they are created—without useful preparation and stakeholder follow-through, they can quickly be abandoned. This 6-step, high-level guide will help you write a project plan and provide recommendations for project … Read more

How to Ensure Exemplary Project Deliverables Every Time

So many projects deliverables. So (very) little time. As the number of projects and their accompanying deliverables continue to rise and time remains constant (still only 24 hours in a day!), project manager plates across the world are getting more and more full. These “overflowing plates,” in turn, can negatively impact results. Between juggling projects, … Read more

What Does the Future of Project Management Look Like?

Many project management trends are shaping how we work. Artificial intelligence (AI) may be the biggest force with the largest, lasting effect. In fact, in PMI’s Pulse of the Profession survey, 81% of respondents reported their organization is already being impacted by AI technologies. Technology writer Peter Giffen believes, “AI could incorporate data analytics and automatically … Read more

Project Management in 2022 – A Complete Guide

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6 Steps to Get the Most Out of Project Management Software

While spreadsheets, email, and whiteboards could suffice for very simple and small-scale projects, large and complex projects require a robust project management platform to succeed. monday.com gives you all the functionality you need, from platform-specific templates, boards, and workflow automations to collaboration tool integrations. Here’s how you can use set up a digital workspace like … Read more

How Can You Build a Productive Project Team?

How you structure your project team largely depends on your framework and the scope of your project. Here are a few proven strategies for building a successful and productive team. 1. Recruit talent across departments Your project team will likely come from different departments because projects benefit from and require varied expertise and input. Instead … Read more

4 Frameworks to Guide Project Management

One of the most crucial project management decisions you’ll make is choosing a framework because it dictates how you structure your team and how you plan and monitor your projects. As promised, here are high-level descriptions of the leading project management frameworks (with links to even more comprehensive deep-dives): 1. Waterfall project management Waterfall or … Read more

Product Manager vs. Project Manager: What’s the Difference?

A product manager is in charge of a product’s success from the beginning to end of its lifecycle, while project managers shepherd projects to completion. Product manager vs. project manager: What do they do? Product managers and project managers often work together, they have distinct roles. While a product manager sets the vision, goals, and … Read more

How to Handle Schedule Conflicts

Everyone faces schedule conflicts at work at some point. They may be caused by tight deadlines on a new project, an error in schedule plans, or a team member calling in sick on a busy day.  Schedule conflicts are disruptive and annoying and can result in total project failure or the delivery of subpar work. It is … Read more