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

Guide to waterfall methodology: Free template and examples

Waterfall project management is a sequential project management methodology that's divided into distinct phases. Each phase begins only after the previous phase is completed. This article explains the stages of the waterfall methodology and how it can help your team achieve their goals. Project managers have many different types of project management methodologies to choose from. There's Agile project management, Kanban project management, Scrum, and many more iterative processes that you can use.

Do Higher Wages Increase Productivity?

As employers strive to achieve high employee productivity, one strategy that often comes into play is wage increases. Wages affect employee productivity in several ways, but the most significant impact may be on worker motivation and satisfaction. Raising wages will likely make employees happy because they will see an increase in their take-home pay. They will also be more committed to their work because they will feel they are getting paid fairly for their efforts.

Get Agency Employees to ACTUALLY Track Their Time w/ Deb Andrews

How can you get your team to track their time, let alone do it accurately? That's a question that we've heard so many times from agency leaders, and it's one that many struggle to answer effectively. Deb Andrews, Owner of Marketri, a successful marketing agency with nearly 20 years in business, says it all comes down to 4 P's that help you explain the WHY of time-tracking to your team.

What is professional development? 5 types plus practical tips for team leaders

A lot is said about the disruptive potential of new technology like AI and remote working tools. As an organizational leader, this might have you focused on tech investments in 2024. That’s good. Keeping up with technology ensures your business can deliver what customers expect in terms of speed, service and scale. But there’s one thing you can’t afford to overlook in digital transformation: the importance of good people.

Nike CEO claims remote work hindered Nike's bold innovations

Approaches to innovation and teamwork are undergoing significant changes at Nike, with CEO John Donahoe at the helm of these efforts. The company is strategically altering how it fosters innovation and manages its personnel to better adapt to the evolving work landscape. This thorough analysis explores Nike’s strategic realignment and its potential impacts on future work trends, highlighting the influence of remote work environments on innovation.

The Impact of Unified Communications in Modern Project Management

Unified Communications (UC) is revolutionizing how projects are managed in our ever-globalizing world. Can you imagine how hard it can be to coordinate a project team spread across various time zones? Traditional communication methods could bog things down, and create snarls that no project manager ever wants to deal with. This is where UC comes in — transforming what could be a chaotic mess into a finely-tuned interactions that are effective.

Smooth product launches are simpler than you think

When launching a new product, organizations are faced with many challenges. For example, issues like fragmented communication, lack of visibility, and unclear goals are common. Learn strategic solutions to streamline processes and enhance team collaboration for successful product launches. On paper, product launches seem deceptively simple—you brainstorm a great product, set a game plan and, with a few adjustments, set a successful launch in motion.

7 Best Project Portfolio Management Software

A Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tool is software that helps professional service companies, like agencies and consultancies, manage multiple projects simultaneously. It gives you visibility into all projects in one central place, allowing you to track progress, meet deadlines, manage resources, and increase project profitability. In this article, we’ll break down 7 of the best project portfolio management systems to give you the insights you need to choose the best tool for your team.

Maximizing employee engagement through project ownership

The importance of employee engagement for the success of any firm is becoming increasingly generally recognized. A highly engaged workforce not only produces more and is more profitable, but it also has a lower turnover rate, which can save a company a significant amount of money. One strategy to raise employee engagement is to give them more responsibility for their projects.