Moira West
Moira West is a former journalist and educator who has spent the last nine years writing about technology, data management, and more. She is excited to now bring her expertise to Visor. When she's not working, she spends time with her family, paints, bakes, and writes more -- just for fun.
Dec 2, 2024
How to Create a Freelancer Management System in Jira
Jira can let you manage freelancers in the same space you manage your in-house team. Here's how to make it work.
Nov 25, 2024
Using Jira for Customer Support: A Comprehensive Guide
Here's how customer support can use Jira to stay connected to technical teams while providing excellent service.
Nov 20, 2024
Using Jira for QA Testing: Tools, Strategies, and Best Practices
Using Jira for QA makes a lot of sense, but it requires careful planning to get right. These strategies and best practices ensure your setup works!
Nov 19, 2024
How to Create a Jira Spreadsheet: A Complete Guide
Spreadsheets are easy to read and easy to share, but they’re not a native to Jira. Here's how to have beautiful spreadsheets that sync with Jira...
Nov 18, 2024
How to Use Product Roadmap Milestones
One of the simplest ways to guide your team through the product development lifecycle is by creating a product roadmap. And a key feature of an...
Nov 5, 2024
Best Customer Portal Software Options for 2025
Customer portals offer a one stop shop for simplifying operations and boosting customer satisfaction. Find out what your options are!
Oct 25, 2024
How to Implement OKRs in Jira: Your Ultimate Guide
Jira is a surprisingly effective way to manage OKRs and other forms of team feedback. Here’s how!
Oct 23, 2024
Your Guide to Kanban Board Templates for Agile Projects
There’s a lot of ways to structure a kanban board, in tools like Asana or Visor. Here’s some examples you can use today.
Oct 15, 2024
How to Build a Jira Customer Portal: A Complete Walkthrough
While it’s possible to work with external clients using Jira on its own, a few tricks in the process make a huge difference in ease and...
Sep 23, 2024
What PMs Need To Know About Compliance Reporting Requirements
Nobody wants to be out of compliance on their projects. Here's what PMs need to know to ace compliance reporting requirements.
Sep 5, 2024
Improving Agile Retrospectives With The 5 Whys Technique
The 5 Whys are frequently used in root cause analysis, but they can be a fabulous tool for regular retrospectives, too! Here’s how.
Aug 18, 2024
4 Free Project Scope Statement Templates to Save You Time
Scope is inherent in every project, and having a well-defined statement helps you get everyone aligned while making you look awesome.
Aug 15, 2024
Root Cause Analysis – How Project Managers Can Use It To Understand and Address Project Challenges
What's the one thing all your problems have in common? Find out with root cause analysis! Here's how.
Aug 11, 2024
Burndown vs Burnup Charts: What They Are and When to Use Them
What is the difference between a burndown chart and a burnup chart? It's very simple, and we'll explain it all.
Jul 25, 2024
5 Free Agile Product Roadmap Templates Your Team Can Use Today
Roadmap templates are a great tool in your planning arsenal. Templates save you time, and having a variety helps you think tactically for different scenarios.
Jul 15, 2024
4 Risk Assessment Matrix Templates with Examples
A risk assessment matrix helps you plan and strategize before you deploy your projects, especially in compliance-related fields.
Jul 11, 2024
How to Run a Successful Tag up Meeting
So you’ve been asked to run a tag up meeting. No problem! Here’s what to do to make it meaningful.
Jun 20, 2024
Epics vs Features vs Stories – What Are They and How Should You Use Them?
Epics, Features, and Stories are task types for agile project management, but are you understanding and using them to their full extent?
Jun 13, 2024
Delegation in Project Management: Why It’s Crucial To Success and How To Do It
Delegation is a key skill, yet many PMs skip it. This post will show you how to delegate effectively so you can take back your time.
Jun 3, 2024
Agile Kanban Board Swimlanes: What They Are and How to Use Them
Swimlanes add clarity to your Kanban board, making it easier to see what’s going on in projects and how your team is doing. Here's how to...
May 16, 2024
How to Help Prevent Team Burnout as a Project Manager
Burnout reduces productivity and may mean losing valuable team members to turnover. Here's changes you can make to reduce the stress and burnout.
Apr 25, 2024
18 Project Management Influencers You Should Follow in 2025
Whether you're delving into Agile methodologies, navigating leadership challenges, or seeking career advice, these PM influencers offer invaluable wisdom and guidance.
Apr 4, 2024
Your Complete Guide to Gantt Chart Milestones
In the world of project management, where timelines are tight and tasks are plentiful, it takes careful planning to achieve your goals. A Gantt chart, a...
Feb 20, 2024
Confluence Gantt Chart: Your How-to Guide with Examples
In this post, we go over various ways you can add a Gantt chart to Confluence -- even showing you a free solution that stays in...