ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 25, 2018

As we move towards the year’s end, before we look forward, let’s take a look back at some of the best blog posts from ProjectManager.com and from around the web. So, here are the seven blog posts on productivity that we found most interesting. We hope that they help you get more done, so you’ll have more time to read our blog.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 9, 2024

A kanban board is a project management tool that manages workflows and processes using two key elements: kanban cards, which represent tasks, and kanban columns which divide the kanban board vertically to represent steps or stages of completion for them. Still, Google Sheets kanban boards aren’t the best kanban tool you can use.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 2, 2024

Jira is project management software designed for agile software development teams. Yes, Jira’s kanban view is one of its most popular features and software developers commonly use it for sprint planning. In addition to the kanban board , Jira only offers one more project management tool: the timeline view.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Gantt charts are powerful planning tools in project management, but they’re also notoriously difficult to make. It will look very much like a Gantt chart, but won’t be interactive and, therefore, less powerful than Gantt chart software. It’s certainly better than trying to schedule work without one.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 4, 2024

Choosing the best kanban software for your team might be overwhelming, especially if you’re not sure of what features to look for. That’s why we’ve reviewed Trello’s kanban board and identified its key features, pros and cons to help you better understand how it compares to other kanban software. Does Trello Have a Kanban Board?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 6, 2024

While Tableau doesn’t have project management features, you can still use it to make a Gantt chart. In this blog, we’ll learn how to make a Gantt chart in Tableau and explore its key features and limitations. Gantt charts in Tableau are basic at best. Does Tableau Have a Gantt Chart?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 27, 2024

To further illustrate kanban in manufacturing, we’ll show a visual example of it at work and outline the key advantages of using this scheduling system as well as how project management software can advance its benefits. Kanban is a visual method for managing workflow and production. What Is Kanban?

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 18, 2024

When managing teams, it’s essential to create timelines to track their progress as they execute their tasks. Project management software is the most efficient way to create timelines to plan, assign and track their tasks. More powerful than Google Sheets is project management software.

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ProjectManager.com

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Trying to come up with new blog post ideas is rough. Please note that this list is not all-inclusive, but does show that inspiration can be found anywhere if you keep your eyes open and do the work to develop a good content schedule. Putting it to Work. How many – Keep this at “Only the best results.”.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 1, 2019

But leadership is the x-factor in managing a successful project , and unlike planning, monitoring and reporting, it’s less easily defined. Leadership isn’t exactly a science nor is it an art, but there are major currents running through the topic that allow one to figure out the best course of action.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 1, 2024

Asana is project management software that offers a variety of easy-to-use tools like timelines, task lists and kanban boards which are mainly used for managing simple projects, everyday tasks and team workflows. It’s a good alternative for small teams that need to manage their workload and collaborate online.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 23, 2024

This is called operational project management. To better understand operational project management requires defining what an operational project is, how it differs from strategic projects and what operational project management is. All project views update simultaneously, so everyone is always working on the same page.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 12, 2024

Once one understands what resource requirements are in project management, next there is estimating what those resources will be and managing them. What Are Resource Requirements in Project Management? Knowing one’s resource requirements will also help project managers to get the most out of their resources.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 18, 2024

If you’re looking to manage a project and facilitate better collaboration with your teams, chances are you’ve heard of and are thinking of trying Microsoft Project and Microsoft Planner. May the best app win. MS Project integrates with MS products such as Office and has financial management tools and Gantt charts.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 25, 2024

Kanban history has informed everything from manufacturing to software development. The kanban tool has become commonplace in project management and its uses continue to expand. While kanban systems were once analog, they have since moved into the digital space and are often found in project management software.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Asana is a likely matchup for anyone looking for the right project management software. They’re both well-known and popular project management tools. Asana, on the other hand, is a simple-to-use work management tool. ProjectManager has Gantt charts, unlike Trello and Asana, to better manage projects.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Program governance is a critical component to successfully managing a program of projects. Program governance is a practical way for an organization’s program to deliver success by guiding it and providing good management. Program management software is essential to proper program governance.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 28, 2024

Notion is work management software that helps teams from across industries such as product development, engineering or marketing to facilitate team communication, manage tasks and create simple project timelines. While Notion has project management features, is there a Notion Gantt chart?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 21, 2024

Making sure resources are in working order keeps production moving forward and helps you stay productive. Maintenance planning is responsible for ensuring that all assets are in good working order and being prepared to respond to minor to major issues as they arise. Manufacturing is an ongoing process. Therefore, it’s strategic.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Asana vs. Monday is a matchup made for project management professionals. You can’t have both, so you want what’s best. Asana vs. Monday are both similar project management tools. They have features, such as project tracking, workflow automation and other standard project management software features. Fair enough.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

ClickUp and Monday are two of the more visible project management software products on the market. But is that because they’re good at marketing or a good project management tool? We set ClickUp vs. Monday in a battle royale and may the best app win. But are either of these true project management tools?

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Wrike

OCTOBER 20, 2022

To get the best out of your teams and produce good work consistently, you need work management software. The speed of innovation and the spread of remote work demands that organizations update outdated ways of working and digitize their business processes to survive.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

Because of that, as a project manager, you should be familiar with tools to create your project documents. While it won’t help you with all the documents, charts or diagrams that you need to manage a project, it can help you create some of them. Microsoft Word is one of those tools. For example, you can create a Gantt chart in Word.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 30, 2024

If you’re researching which project management software to use, you’ve probably already compared Asana vs. ClickUp. They are two of the most popular apps on the market, but that doesn’t mean they’re the best. However, as project management tools, they both fall short. The software keeps them connected.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Construction project management relies on good planning, experienced contractors and powerful construction project management software. While Procore is a known name in construction project management, many construction managers are looking for a Procore alternative. Our list goes from best to good.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 24, 2023

IT service management (ITSM) is the process of how those services meet the needs of the end users who employ them. Over the course of this blog, we’ll discuss how ITSM is implemented, managed and delivered to meet the needs of an organization and how project management software can help facilitate those processes.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 26, 2018

Office culture is the set of standards you’re expected to hold when you walk into a work space. But we tried to give you a compass to help you navigate these changing waters throughout the year on our blog. As the year ends, let’s look back at some of the best posts published on office culture, both on our site and others.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 19, 2024

Managers want to stay on budget and resources cost money, which is why they use a request for quote (RFQ) to get pricing from suppliers and contractors. The request for information is usually many requests that are intended to narrow down the choices of bids to determine which supplier or contractor is the best fit for the job.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Managing a program or portfolio of projects involves many things, but utmost importance should be given to resource management, especially organizational resources. To start, resources can include labor, management, expertise, equipment, finances, energy, land and time. What Are Organizational Resources?

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 26, 2024

Asana is a popular work management software that helps teams collaborate on tasks and projects. Microsoft Project is a popular project management software that has the tools that project managers need to manage teams and projects. As mentioned above, Asana is mostly used as a work management tool.

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 24, 2024

While order processing seems to work fast and without issue, a lot is going on in the background to ensure the seamless management of placement, picking, sorting, packing and shipping. Order processing, which includes sales order processing and purchase order processing, is the managing and fulfillment of customer orders.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 8, 2024

But how do they know what to work on? We’ll also note the difference between an RFI in construction and other construction project management documents before going into the construction RFI process, the different types of RFIs and more. Get your free RFI Template Use this free RFI Template for Word to manage your projects better.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Gantt charts are the most commonly used tool to create and manage project timelines, but there are other methods and tools you can use like Excel. The best part is, that once you make this Excel project timeline, you’ll have a template that will allow you to estimate future project timelines based on project tasks and due dates.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2018

When we did our roundup of the 50 best Project Management Blogs in 2017 it quickly became one of our most popular posts. You folks do like reading about project management! So, here then is our list of the 52 best Project Management Blogs for 2019. How do People Consume Project Management Blogs?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 11, 2023

ClickUp is project management software that promotes itself as “the one app to replace them all.” Its customizable features make it a good fit for agile project management, and it’s well-suited for distributed teams who are not working side-by-side in an office. 2024 Best ClickUp Alternatives Software Rankings 1.

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MARCH 7, 2024

It’s not only communicative but helps management develop strategic plans so the company can accomplish its goals. Learn more Use our roadmap to tie your strategy to the work that must be completed to achieve your goals. Each department manager is responsible for leading their teams on these initiatives.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 8, 2023

Project portfolio management software differs from project management software in that the former has to oversee many projects while the latter only involves one project. That’s going to require specific project portfolio management tools that can manage all those projects at once.

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