Project Management

What’s the difference between a kanban board and a Gantt chart? When do you need each?

Nobody wants to be out of compliance on their projects. Here's what you need to know to ace compliance reporting.

Backlog management can be a chore, but a kanban board can make it easier and intuitive. Here’s how.

Agile Velocity is a great measure of how fast things get done. But why stop there? Here’s what else to track to create a holistic measure...

Remote and distributed teams are an increasing norm, but have we reached the point of running quality retrospectives?

Project Governance is all about how to make decisions, so you want to think as tactically about it as possible!

The 5 Whys are frequently used in root cause analysis, but they can be a fabulous tool for regular retrospectives, too! Here’s how.

Iterative processes a huge part of while Agile methodologies are so helpful, but when things go awry, you’ll need a little help to get back on...

There are so many reasons to go looking for a good alternative to Roadmunk. Here's how to find the right fit for you.

Word mapping helps PMs with planning projects, but sadly most of the setups online are for kids. Here’s a mature arrangement you can copy.

If your team is using Asana, it can be challenging to know who is at capacity. Here’s how to hack it.

If you’re new to Agile methodologies, you may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of creating an agile release plan. We’re here to help.

Effective project management means using a lot of tools and using them all correctly. Here’s how to meaningfully work Asana into your tech stack.

Scope is inherent in every project, and having a well-defined statement helps you get everyone aligned while making you look awesome.

What's the one thing all your problems have in common? Find out with root cause analysis! Here's how.

What is the difference between a burndown chart and a burnup chart? It's very simple, and we'll explain it all.

Asana is a fabulous tool for project management, but using a few hacks can make it even better.

It's well known that scope creep is the bane of many a PM’s existence. Here’s how to fight back.

Any large scale team develops a backlog, and keeping on top of it saves you from a black hole of stress.

As we all know, you need stakeholders to get anything done, so think tactically about engaging them.

You can prioritize all you want, but if your team isn’t doing the same, it’s more work for you. Here's how to get your team trained...

Risk assessment matrices help you plan and strategize before you deploy your projects, especially in compliance-related fields.

So you’ve been asked to run a tag up meeting. No problem! Here’s what to do to make it meaningful.

Creating your own after action review templates helps you harness a powerful tool in a more bespoke way. Here's how.

Epics, Features, and Stories are task types for agile project management, but are you understanding and using them to their full extent?

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.

Jira is the go-to for engineering projects for a reason. But did you know it can do much more?

Agile user stories help you understand your end user better. AI can save you time, so long as you’re cautious to use it judiciously.

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...

Compressing your schedule can save you time and get a lost project back on track, but only if you do it right. Here's how.

Project health assessments are how you know if your project is on track. Is your approach tactical enough to make the most of the process?

Burnout reduces productivity and may mean losing valuable team members to turnover. Here's changes you can make to reduce the stress and burnout.

Agile estimation techniques are many and varied. Here's how to pick the right one for each situation.

Gantt charts are a beloved cornerstone of Agile methodologies. This is your ultimate guide to understanding them and using them effectively.

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...

If Smartsheet isn’t meeting your needs, there are plenty of alternatives. We’ve put together a list of apps you can use instead.

Maintaining stakeholder alignment during a project's lifecycle can prove challenging to project mangers. These Visor tips will help make that process easier.

Automations and integrations can power your workflow. Here we go through some of the best alternatives to Zapier.

Google Sheets alternatives don’t end at Microsoft Excel. Both Excel and Google Sheets are extremely versatile, but that doesn’t mean they’re the best fit for every...

Get the Agile trends you'll see in 2024 from Atlassian Creator, Rae Foote. Rae also includes the predictions of other agile and Jira experts.

Smartsheet’s Jira Connector can be costly. Here, we go over pricing for this add-on, how to set it up, and alternatives.

Atlassian Creator Rae Foote predicts with project management trends PMOs can expect to see in 2024.

We cover the limitations to consider when exporting a CSV file in Jira, along with two options for getting your Jira data into a spreadsheet.

In this post, we cover how Visor can help you maintain a central source of truth, visualize your data, and whole lot more.

You may use Jira, but do all your teammates? In this post, you’ll learn how Visor helps project managers collaborate and accomplish more.

After reading this post, you'll have clarity and actionable knowledge about making Jira Roadmaps that work for you.

Color-coded Gantt charts are helpful for tracking and visualizing projects. Here are tips for making them. Plus, a tutorial that includes color presets.

Jira Gantt charts make project managers more efficient and successful. Explore a couple ways to make one of your own with this handy guide.

We sourced the most relatable project management memes and TikToks on the internet and made a few dozen of our own.

When it comes to project management, data tells your story. So, how can we use color to make this data go even further? Find out with...

Discover the benefits of integrations for driving cross-team collaboration with these must-know tips and detailed guide.

Data is a way to communicate. Can we take what we know about communication styles and apply it to our data analysis?