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

Takt Time vs Cycle Time (The Ultimate Guide)

In this article, we are going to be comparing the two most common terms in the world of manufacturing – Takt Time vs Cycle Time. Takt time is a term used in the manufacturing industry to describe the time it takes for an assembly line to produce a product. Cycle time is a term that is used to describe the amount of time it takes for a product to go from being turned around on an assembly line to being shipped out the door.

10 Project Manager Objectives to Improve Performance

If you’re looking to become a better product manager, you’ll need to be familiar with the terms and concepts that are central to the job. In this post, we’ve compiled a list of 50 common product management terms that you should be aware of. From customer discovery to product development sprints, this list will ensure that you’re up-to-date on the latest terminology and practices in the field. So don’t wait – start learning today!

10 Reasons Why You Should Use Project Task Management Tools?

Project management is an essential skill for any business. It helps you to stay on track, monitor progress, and make sure that the tasks you’ve assigned to your team are completed on time. But with so many project task management tools available on the market, which one should you choose? In this article, we will explore the benefits of using project task management tools and help you to decide which one is best for your needs. Ready to get started? Let’s go!

Everyone's Talking About Toggle Tax: Here's Why

I first started talking about toggle tax when I started working with Mio in 2018. It didn’t have a name back then but we recognized that switching between apps all day had a detrimental effect on both our brains and our pockets. It was obvious that, when enterprises have multiple messaging apps, the time spent navigating from one app to another was causing a disconnect between employees and taking at least a few seconds to get to where they desired.

A comprehensive guide to remote project management

Project management is a broad discipline filled with countless details and touching every corner of a project. Keeping on top of all those details, tasks, and people can feel overwhelming even in ideal circumstances! As more and more teams have gone remote these days, many project managers are experiencing a new layer of complexity as they delve into a new type of project management: remote project management.

Inviting People to Collaborate in Basecamp - Basecamp Basics

Basecamp really shows off when it comes to collaboration and working with other people inside a project. In this Basecamp Basics video, Kimberly from Basecamp's Customer Success team walks through how to invite someone into your account and adding them to a project. You'll learn about setting someone up as "On the Project" or "Just Following" and an important tip for inviting someone into a project that's already in progress.

Understanding the Basecamp Home Screen - Basecamp Basics

In this Basecamp Basics video, Kimberly from Basecamp's Customer Success team walks through the Basecamp Home Screen. You'll learn how to add your company logo, pin your most important projects to the top, view projects in a list, and quickly jump between projects with a quick keyboard command.

Setting Up Basecamp Notifications - Basecamp Basics

Sometimes you want to get all the alerts, so you know the minute something happens in an important project. But other times, you just need to shut it all off so that you're not getting interrupted and can do focused work. In this Basecamp Basics video, Kimberly from Basecamp's Customer Success team walks through how to adjust your Basecamp notifications for how you like to work. You'll learn about changing your notification settings from being either "On the Project" or "Just Following". Need to temporarily turn off notifications all together? This video reviews how to do that with What you Work Can Wait and Focus Mode.