Wrike
SEPTEMBER 23, 2014
Managing a project for the first time can be overwhelming. First, there’s the technical side to learn: project management methods and tools, organizational techniques, etc. Then, there’s the really important part: the people side of things. Most project managers and team leaders learn the hard way that appropriately managing people and change is the key to a smooth and sustainable execution.
Velociteach
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
This post was updated on 5/6/2021 to reflect changes PMI made to the CAPM certification. In the land of all things project management, the significance of the PMP® certification is highly recognized. Obtaining the PMP letters at the end of your name has become a goal for project managers across the world. But, with every […] The post CAPM® vs.
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quantmleap
SEPTEMBER 9, 2014
I had the pleasure of presenting at the Australia PMI Conference in Melbourne yesterday.
Stepping Into Project Management
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
This is a guest post by Elizabeth Harrin. The world of business is continually shrinking: we work in an environment with real-time audio visual communication with colleagues on the other side of the world and online translation tools. Even small companies can operate internationally with outsourcing agreements and partners overseas, which means that project managers in organisations of any size face the challenges of managing international projects.
Speaker: Chris Townsend, VP of Product Marketing, Wellspring
Over the past decade, companies have embraced innovation with enthusiasm—Chief Innovation Officers have been hired, and in-house incubators, accelerators, and co-creation labs have been launched. CEOs have spoken with passion about “making everyone an innovator” and the need “to disrupt our own business.” But after years of experimentation, senior leaders are asking: Is this still just an experiment, or are we in it for the long haul?
PM for the Masses
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Risk Management expert and Project Management authority Carl Pritchard chats with me on the meaning of Project Management and the best ways to get started. The post Project Management for You: Carl Pritchard appeared first on Project Management for the Masses. Risk Management expert and Project Management authority Carl Pritchard chats with me on the meaning of Project Management and the best ways to get started.
Project Management Update brings together the best content for project management professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 16, 2014
If you’re learning about project management for the first time and you’ve come across our Wrike blog, you’ll realize we’ve written quite a lot of articles on project management, methodologies, and leadership strategies over the years. We collected the best of the best into one ultimate guide to help you understand and learn all about project management.
Velociteach
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
“BOOT CAMP”. If you have even as much as touched the surface of PMP preparation research, it’s likely that you’ve heard the terminology. Many PMP training providers, including Velociteach, call their course a PMP boot camp. I can’t exactly say where the trend began, but the name is fitting for a number of reasons. Boot […] The post PMP Boot Camp: The Strong Will Survive!
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
Workflows are unique to every organization. Each company creates and releases products in its own idiosyncratic fashion. That’s why it’s important to use tools that mold to your specific way of working , instead of struggling to do it the other way around. The latest features in Wrike Enterprise let users customize their experience so they can set up Wrike to fit the unique way they work.
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
You created a perfect project plan but then… one of your tasks took longer than expected, a new assignment came out of the blue, and one of the key team members took several days off for a sick child. Don’t let unexpected events frustrate you: the brand-new Critical Path analysis view addresses all these issues. Now when something gets in your team’s way, you can instantly see what project schedule alterations can be made without delaying milestones or missing deadlines.
Speaker: Timothy Allsopp
Payment challenges often lead to delayed projects, financial bottlenecks, and strained relationships. With construction projects becoming more complex, outdated processes are no longer sustainable. By refining financial workflow, companies can improve cash flow, reduce error, and foster trust between stakeholders. Discover practical strategies for redesigning payment systems to overcome workflow challenges while creating a smoother, more reliable process for contractors and subcontractors alike.
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
Marketers have to be master jugglers. They need to keep an eye on dozens of different tasks, instantly shifting their attention as opportunities arise and priorities change. With new projects and campaigns constantly being added to the mix, soon they’re scrambling to keep everything in the air. Marketing teams need tools to help untangle the mess of tasks and timelines , coordinate multiple teams and initiatives, and fine-tune teamwork for future campaign success.
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 5, 2014
Picture a world where the systems and tools you depend on seamlessly blend into your work style without a hitch, from logging into all your critical systems with the same user credentials to quickly building and sharing custom views of everything that’s going on from the 10,000 foot level down to the most acute details. All at your fingertips in real time, anytime.
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 18, 2014
Have you heard of small wins ? Splitting a large project into bite-sized chunks makes the work more manageable and increases team productivity. And subtasks = small wins. You’ve been patiently waiting, and now we’re very excited to announce that the much-anticipated, frequently-requested subtasks are now in your workspace! Split your complex tasks and multi-step goals into actionable items to make your team more productive and organized than ever.
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 12, 2014
Remember Dashboard widgets — those highly customizable boxes that help you pre-define any task category and stay on top of these tasks in real time? The new handy update now allows you to make your dashboard truly graphic: meet the recently released Analytics widgets for your Dashboard! Now you can add Analytics reports to your Dashboard, giving you up-to-the-minute charts and infographics tracking project progress and overall team performance.
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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
As your projects grow, tracking project status via e-mail becomes pretty much impossible. That’s why we launched Wrike’s Analytics features — so Enterprise users can quickly find answers to critical questions about project status and individual workloads. Today, we’re giving you an all-new chart: Tasks By Users , which compares the productivity levels of individuals on your team.
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
Launching a crowdfunding campaign may be exciting, but it’s also exhausting. Use this checklist to get you through the hectic months ahead. It’s broken up into pre-launch, launch, and post-campaign sections to help you stay organized (and sane) at each stage. Good luck! (See also our Definitive Guide to Crowdfunding Sites Infographic.) Want to share this infographic on your site?
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 4, 2014
Wrike is a pretty intuitive software that’s easy to learn, and we do our best to provide plenty of how-to articles and instructional videos in our help center. But I still see a few common, problematic tendencies that create confusion for new Wrike users over and over again. Use these tips to avoid the typical hiccups and get the most out of Wrike from day one.
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
If you really want to start running excellent meetings, this post has some pre-reading. First, check out the four-step guide to any perfect meeting for your business (virtual or otherwise), then head back over here. Virtual meetings have the same issues as face-to-face gatherings, but they come with an extra layer of difficulty. What do you do to create a good meeting environment when your colleagues are across the city, across the country, or across the ocean?
Speaker: Jay Allardyce, Deepak Vittal, Terrence Sheflin, and Mahyar Ghasemali
As we look ahead to 2025, business intelligence and data analytics are set to play pivotal roles in shaping success. Organizations are already starting to face a host of transformative trends as the year comes to a close, including the integration of AI in data analytics, an increased emphasis on real-time data insights, and the growing importance of user experience in BI solutions.
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 17, 2014
We’ve heard your requests to brand your Wrike workspace more completely. Responding to your suggestions, we first introduced branded e-mail notifications for Enterprise users. And today we introduce the ability to spruce up enterprise collaboration with more options to brand your workspace. You can now customize the upper lefthand corner of your workspace (where you currently see “Wrike”) with your company logo.
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 15, 2014
Good product development is crucial to your company’s success, whether it’s a small business startup or a huge corporation. Product delays or failures can mean falling behind competitors, or (worst case scenario) a failed launch. When developing your next product, look to the Wright brothers for Lean lessons to help your project soar. Want to share this image on your site?
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
Roll out the red carpet! Pop the popcorn! Dim the lights! We’re premiering the first in a series of videos on Lean methodology , featuring your very own productivity coach, Errette Dunn. This first video applies Lean principles to the product development process, taking examples from the history of flight and the Wright brothers’ amazing success.
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 26, 2014
Your workdays revolve around your task list. You keep it organized, sorted, updated, and schedule your time around it. You relish the simple satisfaction of checking items off, one by one. That’s why we’re making a few great updates to Wrike’s task list to make it even easier to organize and manage your work. Now you can quickly edit important task details right from the task list, without needing to open the task.
Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions
Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 22, 2014
You read all the literature on micromanagement. You avoid forcing your ideas on your colleagues and friends whenever possible. But you still worry about whether or not you are coming across in a helpful, positive light. …Or maybe this quiz suddenly appeared in your inbox from an anonymous sender? According to a survey from the book My Way or the Highway , 71% of non-managers said micromanagement has interfered with their job performance.
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 19, 2014
You know all about Pomodoro, GTD, and 80/20 — and you’re either a huge fan, or they’ve left you cold. Here are a few new productivity and task management techniques to help you be super productive without burning out. 1. Jerry Seinfeld’s “Don’t Break the Chain” Yep, that Jerry Seinfeld. Turns out, he’s been sitting on a secret to daily productivity for years, and recently it’s attracted a lot of attention.
Wrike
SEPTEMBER 8, 2014
The Dashboard is a perfect place to track the most important tasks and the latest updates in your Activity Feed. It’s also a good starting point when searching for specific tasks. Today, we release a new feature for our Enterprise and Professional customers. Now you can customize multiple Dashboards exactly the way you want them and then share these dashboards with members of your team.
PM for the Masses
SEPTEMBER 30, 2014
The following interview was conducted by Clark Buckner from TechnologyAdvice.com (they provide top business software comparisons on project management platforms, marketing automation solutions, cloud backup and storage, and much more). Make sure to check out their Tech Conference Calendar for tech-related events. Cesar Abeid is a fellow Podcast Movement alumnus and the host of PM […].
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This text offers practical guidance for project managers navigating diverse frameworks. It covers topics like centralized reporting, standardized metrics, communication, training, risk management, and alignment reviews. By implementing these strategies, project managers can improve efficiency and achieve their project goals.
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