July, 2013

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How to Break into Project Management

Guerrilla Project Management

Here is how you break into Project Management: First, some unpleasant truths: Nobody hires an entry level PM or a Junior PM. These types of positions are given to internal employees who are trusted and only to lead projects that are not high visibility/high exposure. There is just too much risk for managers when they.

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Adding Custom Elements to Wrike: Easy with Google Extensions

Wrike

Many of our customers use Wrike’s API to build their own integrations to optimize their team’s unique workflow. Now there’s an alternate method for customization: Google extensions. This tool enables you to quickly add any functionality to the Google Chrome browser. Today we want to share a great example of this type of customization created by one of our customers, Imbibe.Many of our customers use Wrike’s API to build their own integrations to optimize their team’s unique workflow.

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002 Think Better and Use Your Strengths to Improve Your Weaknesses: Axiology with Traci Duez

PM for the Masses

I’m glad to bring you episode 2 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! Have you ever wondered what axiology is? Me neither. However, my guest today has convinced me that it is one the most powerful tools for one’s personal success. Being the Project Manager for a small company, I often felt like I […]. The post 002 Think Better and Use Your Strengths to Improve Your Weaknesses: Axiology with Traci Duez appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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Sharing is Cool: Grant Data Access to Your Team in One Click

Wrike

Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half sorrow.” Rephrasing this Swedish proverb, we’d say “A shared project is half-done.” Now we’ve made sharing data in Wrike even easier. Just right-click a folder, choose “Share folder” and then select the required people from the list. Now we’ve made sharing data in Wrike even easier.

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The 2nd Generation of Innovation Management: A Survival Guide

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?

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Virtual Watercooler Breaks: The Value of Informal Communication in Remote Teams

Wrike

Recently, I came across an interesting study by a well-known German university. It revealed that about 80% of successful ideas created in teams were born from informal conversations, both in co-located and virtual teams. It also stated that in R&D teams, almost 90% of conversations could be described as informal. So, informal communication doesn’t only have psychological value, but is an essential component of innovation.

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Peter Taylor’s New Book, Sponsored by Wrike, Looks at Humor as Key to Project Success

Wrike

Have you ever noticed how a good laugh at work improves the mood and team spirit, boosts your energy, and defuses tension? According to our survey with 2,000+ respondents from different industries, a good mood helps 56.9% of employees to be more efficient. Last week marked the release of a whole book devoted to the importance of fun and humor in project management.

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003 Getting Things Done with David Allen

PM for the Masses

On today’s episode of the PM for the Masses Podcast I bring you David Allen, the best selling author of Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity. Press the play button above to listen to the episode. As I mention on today’s show, Getting Things Done has changed my life. It is truly the […]. The post 003 Getting Things Done with David Allen appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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Get an Exclusive Features Preview in the New Secret Lab

Wrike

As you know, you can always influence Wrike development by voting for the new features that you find particularly helpful to your productivity. But what if you could not only vote, but also evaluate features that are important to you before their official release? Now it’s easy to do with the help of our new interactive platform – Wrike Labs. It’s open for everyone who’s eager to take part in the experimentation process.

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001 Accomplish More While Doing Less with Peter Taylor

PM for the Masses

Welcome to episode 1 of the PM for the Masses Podcast. If I had a storefront for this show I’d be opening the doors right now, rolling out a red carpet to the curb and welcoming each of you with a smile on my face and a cold glass of lemonade. I really want to […]. The post 001 Accomplish More While Doing Less with Peter Taylor appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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Breaking Ground on Better Payment Processes: Strategies for Construction Pros

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.

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004 The Work Breakdown Structure with Margaret Meloni

PM for the Masses

Here we are with episode 4 of the PM for the Masses Podcast! Thank you for listening and for giving me such amazing feedback. I am so happy that the show is resonating with you and that some of you have shared with me that you have been looking forward to new episodes. Thank you […]. The post 004 The Work Breakdown Structure with Margaret Meloni appeared first on Project Management for the Masses.

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