Project Management
Sep 23, 2024
What Project Managers Need To Know About Compliance Reporting
Nobody wants to be out of compliance on their projects. Here's what you need to know to ace compliance reporting.
Sep 17, 2024
How To Use Kanban Boards For Backlog Management
Backlog management can be a chore, but a kanban board can make it easier and intuitive. Here’s how.
Sep 12, 2024
Beyond Agile Velocity: Next-Gen Metric Tracking
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...
Sep 11, 2024
Facilitating the Best Possible Retrospectives for Remote Teams
Remote and distributed teams are an increasing norm, but have we reached the point of running quality retrospectives?
Sep 8, 2024
Eliminating a One-Size-Fits-All Project Governance Framework
Project Governance is all about how to make decisions, so you want to think as tactically about it as possible!
Sep 5, 2024
Applying the 5 Whys Technique in Agile Retrospectives
The 5 Whys are frequently used in root cause analysis, but they can be a fabulous tool for regular retrospectives, too! Here’s how.
Sep 4, 2024
The Fast Start Guide To Troubleshooting Your Iterative Development Process
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...
Aug 29, 2024
Roadmunk Alternatives – Find The One That’s Perfect For You
There are so many reasons to go looking for a good alternative to Roadmunk. Here's how to find the right fit for you.
Aug 26, 2024
4 Powerful Word Mapping Templates for PMs
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.
Aug 25, 2024
How to use Asana for Accurate Capacity Planning
If your team is using Asana, it can be challenging to know who is at capacity. Here’s how to hack it.
Aug 22, 2024
Building A Better Agile Release Plan, For Beginners
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.
Aug 19, 2024
Asana Best Practices For Project Management
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.
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
How Project Managers Can Do Root Cause Analysis
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.
Aug 5, 2024
How to Hack Asana for Project Management
Asana is a fabulous tool for project management, but using a few hacks can make it even better.
Aug 1, 2024
How to Bust Scope Creep in Agile – For Good
It's well known that scope creep is the bane of many a PM’s existence. Here’s how to fight back.
Jul 28, 2024
How Can You Maximize Product Backlog Refinement?
Any large scale team develops a backlog, and keeping on top of it saves you from a black hole of stress.
Jul 22, 2024
4 High-Level Stakeholder Engagement Strategies for Tactical Projects
As we all know, you need stakeholders to get anything done, so think tactically about engaging them.
Jul 21, 2024
How to Teach Your Team Task Prioritization Methods that Stick
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...
Jul 15, 2024
4 Risk Assessment Matrix Templates with Examples
Risk assessment matrices help 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.
Jul 8, 2024
Creating Your Own After Action Templates For Every Situation
Creating your own after action review templates helps you harness a powerful tool in a more bespoke way. Here's how.
Jun 20, 2024
Deep Understanding for Epics vs Features vs Stories
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
Project Success: The Art of Delegation in Project Management
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 10, 2024
Jira For Non-Software Projects: How To Get The Best Results
Jira is the go-to for engineering projects for a reason. But did you know it can do much more?
Jun 6, 2024
How to Use AI to Create Effective Agile User Stories
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.
Jun 3, 2024
Agile 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 30, 2024
Hybrid Schedule Compression Techniques For Project Managers
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.
May 20, 2024
Conducting A More Effective Project Health Assessment
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?
May 16, 2024
How to Help Your Team with 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.
May 13, 2024
Agile Estimation Techniques: How To Pick The Right Method For The Job
Agile estimation techniques are many and varied. Here's how to pick the right one for each situation.
Apr 11, 2024
How to Use Agile Gantt Charts in Project Management
Gantt charts are a beloved cornerstone of Agile methodologies. This is your ultimate guide to understanding them and using them effectively.
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...
Feb 15, 2024
18 Smartsheet Alternatives and Competitors (+ Pricing)
If Smartsheet isn’t meeting your needs, there are plenty of alternatives. We’ve put together a list of apps you can use instead.
Feb 8, 2024
Stakeholder Alignment: How Project Managers Save Time with Visor
Maintaining stakeholder alignment during a project's lifecycle can prove challenging to project mangers. These Visor tips will help make that process easier.
Feb 2, 2024
11 Zapier Alternatives and Competitors in 2024
Automations and integrations can power your workflow. Here we go through some of the best alternatives to Zapier.
Jan 23, 2024
Top 11 Google Sheets Alternatives to Try in 2024
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...
Jan 11, 2024
3 Top Agile Trends for 2024: Atlassian Creator Predictions
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.
Jan 4, 2024
Smartsheet Jira Connector: Integration Setup & Pricing Info
Smartsheet’s Jira Connector can be costly. Here, we go over pricing for this add-on, how to set it up, and alternatives.
Jan 3, 2024
Project Management Trends You’ll See in 2024
Atlassian Creator Rae Foote predicts with project management trends PMOs can expect to see in 2024.
Nov 23, 2023
3 Best Ways to Export Jira Data to Excel (+ Video Tutorial)
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.
Nov 22, 2023
Visor’s Jira Integration: 6 Unmatched Advantages for PMs
In this post, we cover how Visor can help you maintain a central source of truth, visualize your data, and whole lot more.
Nov 14, 2023
6 Ways to Manage Jira Projects Better with Visor
You may use Jira, but do all your teammates? In this post, you’ll learn how Visor helps project managers collaborate and accomplish more.
Oct 27, 2023
Jira Advanced Roadmaps vs Timeline: Your Complete Guide
After reading this post, you'll have clarity and actionable knowledge about making Jira Roadmaps that work for you.
Oct 3, 2023
The Easy Way to Color Code Your Gantt Chart: Color Presets & Tips
Color-coded Gantt charts are helpful for tracking and visualizing projects. Here are tips for making them. Plus, a tutorial that includes color presets.
Sep 14, 2023
Jira Gantt Charts: Tutorial & Guide for Project Managers
Jira Gantt charts make project managers more efficient and successful. Explore a couple ways to make one of your own with this handy guide.
Sep 12, 2023
101 Funniest Project Management Memes and TikToks
We sourced the most relatable project management memes and TikToks on the internet and made a few dozen of our own.
Sep 7, 2023
Color Theory for Project Managers: Using Color to Tell a Story
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...
Aug 20, 2023
6 Tips for Creating a Jira and Asana Integration (+ Guide)
Discover the benefits of integrations for driving cross-team collaboration with these must-know tips and detailed guide.
Apr 7, 2023
Words and Numbers: How to Make Your Data Speak for You
Data is a way to communicate. Can we take what we know about communication styles and apply it to our data analysis?