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Product Backlog and Sprint Backlog: A Quick Guide

Product Backlog and Sprint Backlog: A Quick Guide

Agile is gaining in popularity, but not everyone is clear on the terms and processes. What are product backlogs and sprint backlogs, and how can they help you organize and complete project tasks?

Sep 11, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Task Management

Using DACI Framework for Better Group Decisions

Using DACI Framework for Better Group Decisions

DACI for project management helps groups make smart decisions efficiently. Learn how to use this decision-making framework in your next project, and start managing your stakeholders better.

Aug 22, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Leadership

Project Integration Management – A Quick Guide

Project Integration Management – A Quick Guide

Projects have many different parts that have to work together. Project integration management is a process to make sure they complement one another. Read on to learn how.

Jul 12, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Project Management

What Is a Project Analyst?

What Is a Project Analyst?

Project managers can't always do it alone. That's why project analysts are hired to help monitor, evaluate and report on the project's progress and act as a liaison to stakeholders.

Jul 10, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Project Management 101

Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

Six Sigma: A Simple Guide for Project Managers

What is Six Sigma? It's a technique to improve business processes, especially production processes. If you're a project manager and thinking of using this tool, then read our simple guide to see how Six Sigma can help you.

Jun 28, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Project Management

How to Run Microsoft Project on Mac

How to Run Microsoft Project on Mac

Learn how to use ProjectManager.com to run MS Project on your Mac. Import, edit and then Export your MPP files without any loss of data. Try it for free today!

Jun 21, 2018 | By Jason Westland

Staff Meeting Ideas: 7 Creative Tactics That Your Team Will Love

Staff Meeting Ideas: 7 Creative Tactics That Your Team Will Love

It can be hard to drum up enthusiasm for staff meetings. But these creative staff meeting ideas will make meetings productive and something staff will look forward to.

Jun 14, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Leadership

To-Do List Template

To-Do List Template

A to-do list template is your first defense against the chaos of mounting tasks. It’s a way to take that onslaught of work and organize it, prioritize it and see at-a-glance when each individual assignment is due. This is how you start to manage workflow and create the beginnings of…
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How to Ask for a Raise (and Get One)

How to Ask for a Raise (and Get One)

If you're not automatically getting a raise, you better get proactive and ask for one. But there's a method to that process. If you follow these suggestions, get ready to join a higher tax bracket.

Jun 7, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Project Management

How to Quit Your Job Without Burning Bridges

How to Quit Your Job Without Burning Bridges

If you have to quit your job, there are ways to do so in a thoughtful and professional manner. Use this opportunity to strengthen your reputation. Here's some tips.

May 31, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Planning

History of Project Management

History of Project Management

Project management has been around since antiquity. But the project management that we know started to get defined in the 1900s, and it's still evolving.

May 24, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Project Management 101

The 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas

The 10 Project Management Knowledge Areas

Project management involves lots of processes, which have been broken down into 10 PM knowledge areas. Read what they are and what they mean to the project.

May 17, 2018 | By Jason Westland in Project Management 101