Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

Project Management

The latest News and Information on Project Management, Methodologies, Productivity and Tools.

Standardizing your product management workflow for superior project outcomes

Computing pioneer Alan Kay once said, “The best way to predict the future is to invent it.” As an agency in charge of developing, launching, and marketing new products, each new product development process is an opportunity for you to mold the future. It’s also a process where a lot can potentially go wrong.

Maximizing productivity with a human-centric approach to generative AI

Since the release of OpenAI’s ChatGPT in late 2022, the promise of generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) has been nothing short of revolutionary, especially in the business sector. A crucial question now emerges as businesses deal with the effects of this revolutionary technology: How can gen AI open the door for a more productivity-focused strategy that puts people first?

8 strategies that can help optimize remote team structure

With the surge in remote work trends, businesses are increasingly reevaluating their remote team structure to ensure optimal performance and productivity in virtual environments. While remote work offers flexibility and convenience, it also presents unique challenges that require thoughtful planning and adaptation. To thrive in this new era of work, organizations must prioritize optimizing their team structures for remote success. Here are eight strategies to achieve just that.

12 Free Goal Setting Templates in Excel, Word & More

Effective goal setting ultimately comes down to the way you plan. Even if you set yearly goals, goal setting templates allow you to break them into quarterly, monthly, or daily tasks—in that, they become easier to comprehend and achieve. This way, you can organize your goals and stick to them while ensuring top-of-mind recall. If you are looking for a free goal-setting template, this guide is for you. We’ve rounded up 12 goal-setting templates for you to choose from. Let’s go!

How product leads leverage the sprint cycle to meet client deadlines

Deadlines are much like taxes — inevitable, stressful, and often dreaded. You may be all too familiar with the feeling of scrambling to meet client deadlines, working long hours, and drinking one too many cups of coffee. But missed deadlines can damage your agency’s reputation, affect future business, and ultimately impact your bottom line. Yet, despite the high stakes, it’s common for project teams to struggle with keeping track of tasks, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines.

7 Must-Have Features for the Best Employee Productivity Tracker App

Business owners are constantly exploring new ways to improve their businesses productivity. One way to do that is by using an employee productivity tracker app. There are many different apps, so deciding which is right takes time and effort. We’ve compiled the seven must-have features for the best productivity tracker app.

How to Define Your Agency's Niche w/ Mike & Gaby Grinberg

When you find yourself spread thin across multiple services and client needs, it’s time to ask yourself—is niching down the right choice for your business? Mike & Gaby Grinberg, dual founders of Proofpoint Marketing, join the podcast to talk about finding their niche in the face of the pandemic and how their business has flourished in the aftermath. They discuss the importance of building a strategic narrative around your core business beliefs, and how to use that narrative to drive both growth and client connection.

Unlocking Payroll Efficiency: Choosing the Right Pay Period for Your Business

Understanding the basics of pay periods is crucial for any business owner or payroll administrator. A pay period is the recurring length of time over which employee time is recorded and paid. These periods can vary in length, typically ranging from weekly to monthly intervals. The choice of pay period has significant implications for both the employer and the employee.

The top 5 mistakes in team structure and how to prevent them

Team structure mistakes can significantly impact the success of an organization. They dictate how decisions are made, communication flows, and tasks are assigned. Despite good intentions, teams often overlook fundamental structural errors, decreasing cohesiveness and productivity. In this article, we’ll explore the foundational aspects of team structure, identify the top five mistakes, and provide actionable strategies to avoid them, ensuring optimal teamwork and organizational effectiveness.

Engineering team structure essentials: Building, evaluating, and improving

The success of a firm can be determined by the efficacy of its engineering team structure in the ever-changing realm of technology. It’s not just about putting together a team of gifted people; it’s about composing a symphony in which every player contributes vitally while maintaining harmony with the others. This blog explores the complexities of creating an effective engineering team organization, including its significance, essential elements, guiding concepts, and useful tactics.