Workload management is a critical part of executing any project; projects are executed by people and as a project manager, you must ensure that your team’s workload is balanced. Project teams look to project managers to clarify what they should…Read More
Projects are designed to deliver a product or a service within a specific timeframe and budget, a process that the project manager oversees. If that person is a product manager, he or she may apply a product breakdown structure (PBS)….Read More
Projects are all about delivering a product or service. Whether you’re working in project management, manufacturing, supply chains or inventory management, you need to deliver something valuable to your customers. This is why lead time is so important. There are…Read More
Lean management originated in Japan where it grew out of the Toyota Production System. Today, lean manufacturing is widely used in industries such as project management, software development, construction and more. Lean principles stem from the Lean Enterprise Institute (LEI),…Read More
Everyone is talking about hybrid work. Having the flexibility to work remotely seemed like a workers’ dream. No more commuting. No more office politics. No more managers breathing down your neck. Studies, such as this one from Stanford, sweetened the…Read More
What Is Task Automation? Task automation is when software completes a work activity. It is a process by which a task is moved throughout a process in order to streamline that process and reduce the amount of manual labor required…Watch
What Is Time Blocking? Time blocking is a time management technique that consists in scheduling out everything in your entire day with time blocks, including meals, work projects and personal time in order to better manage time and discover where…Read More
If you’re a certified project manager, then you likely use Gantt chart software or at least some sort of Gantt chart template. A Gantt chart is an effective tool to show the bigger picture on a project and works well…Read More
A project list is the starting point for any project management process. They’re a great way to take what seems an insurmountable amount of disparate tasks and organize them. A project list can be as simple as a to-do list…Read More
The power of a simple to-do list can take your productivity to new heights. With them you can organize all the work that needs to be done for your project and strategize a way to tackle it. That’s the value…Read More
Productivity begins with a to-do list. It’s the first step towards organizing your work and getting it done. To-do lists are essentially a repository of tasks, but they can be much more than that. To-do lists can describe the work,…Read More
If you’re looking for ways to increase productivity in your project (and who isn’t?), then you’ll need to know how to effectively measure your progress. Tracking these key performance indicators (KPI) will help keep the team productive and the project…Watch
If you’re interested in productivity at work (and in your personal life), you’ve likely heard about batching. Batching is the act of grouping tasks together, so you do them all at once, instead of switching between tasks that take place…Read More
Everyone thinks they should have an assistant, but do you really need one? Jennifer Bridges, PMP, shows you the signs that point to yes. Here’s a screenshot of the whiteboard for your reference. In Review – 5 Signs That You…Watch
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