ProjectManager.com

APRIL 16, 2024

Excel is a versatile spreadsheet tool that can create a variety of graphs, charts and forms, including timelines for projects. In this blog, we’ll go through each step needed to create a timeline in Excel and explain the advantages and disadvantages of doing so. Why Should You Create a Project Timeline in Excel?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 25, 2023

ProjectManager, an award-winning project management software that plans projects, builds workflows and manages resources, has announced its newest integration with Power BI, a Microsoft business analytics solution that visualizes data and shares insights across an organization or embeds them in your app or website.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 13, 2023

Planning is the bedrock of project management. Many use Microsoft products to organize and manage their work. But does Microsoft Planner have a Gantt chart? It’s not that you can’t get things done without a Gantt chart, but a Microsoft Planner Gantt chart would be an essential tool for any large, complex project.

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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. Why Seek a ClickUp Alternative?

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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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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. What Can You Use an Asana Gantt Chart For? What Can You Use an Asana Gantt Chart For?

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

A project timeline is a project scheduling tool that’s used to estimate the total duration of a project from start to end by mapping tasks, deliverables and milestones in chronological order. Why Should You Make a Project Timeline In Excel? We encourage you to download our free file below!

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ProjectManager.com

APRIL 25, 2024

The kanban tool has become commonplace in project management and its uses continue to expand. For those unsure what kanban is, we’ll first explain the kanban system and then go into kanban history from its development to its uses in manufacturing, project management and software development. What Is Kanban?

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 23, 2021

We’ve learned a lot over the past year about social distancing, hand washing, and, if you want to keep productivity chugging along, you need project management software. We’ve learned a lot over the past year about social distancing, hand washing, and, if you want to keep productivity chugging along, you need project management software.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Trello vs. 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. Neither Trello nor Asana can do that, which helps you deliver projects on time and within budget.

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ProjectManager.com

OCTOBER 11, 2022

If you’re in the market for a software tool that can help simplify task management, then you’ve probably explored Microsoft Planner. It’s a task management tool that’s part of the larger Microsoft universe, which includes Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Project. How Microsoft Planner Works.

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MPUG

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Please find below a transcription of the audio portion of Nenad Trajkovski’s session, How To Modify Microsoft® Project for the Web Using Custom Fields, being provided by MPUG for the convenience of our members. I’d like to welcome everyone today to how to modify Project for the web using custom fields.

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ProjectManager.com

JULY 22, 2021

As projects grow in complexity and workforces expand globally, the need for online project management tools is no luxury. There is no lack of products to choose from, with varying degrees of usefulness. Microsoft has thrown its considerable weight into the ring with Microsoft Project.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 4, 2021

In the world of planning, there’s no shortage of software offerings that let you plan and execute your project. Microsoft Planner in particular, which is included in the Office 365 suite, is a major player in the project planning software space. What Is Microsoft Planner? Related: How to Run Microsoft Project for Mac.

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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. Certainly, Asana is simple to use and pleasing to the eyes, while ClickUp is similar to Asana, but with software development tools. However, as project management tools, they both fall short. What Is Asana?

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 21, 2023

Most project managers can’t imagine running a project without Gantt charts. This tool has been in the project management toolbox for so long that it predates computers. Gantt chart software is used in the project planning phase of project management to schedule tasks and is useful throughout the life cycle of a project.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As projects grow in complexity and workforces expand globally, the need for online project management tools is no luxury. There is no lack of products to choose from, with varying degrees of usefulness. Microsoft has thrown its considerable weight into the ring with Microsoft Project.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 23, 2021

As projects grow in complexity and workforces expand globally, the need for online project management tools is no luxury. There is no lack of products to choose from, with varying degrees of usefulness. Microsoft has thrown its considerable weight into the ring with Microsoft Project.

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ProjectManager.com

AUGUST 3, 2022

Workfront positions itself as a “project management platform that keeps teams and enterprises running efficiently.” Even though the software is well-known, people who have used it or those looking for project management software are searching for Workfront alternatives. How Workfront Works. But does it?

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Rebel’s Guide to PM

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Did you know that in the US an employee individual typically works overtime in a year equating to not being paid until 14 February ? I’m a project manager, and we are generally quite a well organized bunch. Here are 5 ways that you can flex how you work to be more productive and fit your lifestyle more effectively.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 28, 2018

Chris could make Excel do anything, except he never used spreadsheets to manage a project. Since then I’ve come across too many project professionals, teams and organizations who stretch Microsoft Excel into a project management tool, and unsuccessfully so. Few people on the project truly understood spreadsheets.

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ProjectManager.com

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

You probably think of Slack as being used for time management, not project management, but when integrated with ProjectManager, you get the best of both worlds. Some are hard to use and feature-light. ProjectManager integrates with Slack so you can use powerful Gantt charts. What Is Slack? Connecting with Slack is easy.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 3, 2019

You’re probably here because you’re looking for Microsoft Project for Mac. Unfortunately Microsoft Project, also known as MS Project, wasn’t designed for Mac computers, so it won’t work on any version of Mac OS. It’s not complicated, and in fact, it’s easier to use than the MSP interface.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

You need to manage your projects online, so you’re considering the options, including all the Microsoft Project online options. So how do you choose? If you’ve worked with Microsoft Project before, then you are familiar with its powerful planning capabilities but also its many, well… frustrations.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 20, 2023

To-do lists are essentially a repository of tasks, but they can be much more than that, especially if you’re using a to-do list for project management. Using a to-do list app to manage projects keeps you focused and limits distractions so you and your team can complete work in a timely manner.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 19, 2023

Most organizations use project names as they’re a quick way to remember projects and programs. Some project managers think those names should describe a project’s purpose or its main goals, while others simply choose cool or catchy project names to lighten up the mood in the organization.

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ProjectManager.com

JUNE 7, 2022

Monday.com is a popular project management software that targets both seasoned and novice professionals. Because shopping for a work or project management software that suits your needs can be overwhelming, we’ve researched and ranked the best Monday.com alternatives. How Monday.com Works. That’s money spent for no reason.

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ProjectManager.com

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Gantt charts have been a fundamental project management tool for over a century, and it’s easy to understand why. They provide a visual overview of project tasks and the timeframe in which they need to be completed. Gantt charts in construction can be used for any number of different activities.

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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? But are either of these true project management tools? In the bout of ClickUp vs. Monday, the project management winner is an outsider.

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 18, 2021

Managing a project is a team effort. Throughout the lifecycle of your project, it’s crucial to maintain communication with team members, executives, clients and other stakeholders. In order to do so, you will no doubt be sharing different types of files that contain data about the project. Try it free today!

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Online PM Courses

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

JANUARY 27, 2021

No matter what kind of project you want to tackle, you must have a plan first. Planning is the cornerstone of project management but if you’re a Mac user, then you’re going to find that a lot of the big players in the field don’t want you on their team. There is no Microsoft planner for Mac.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 23, 2021

It’s designed to take all aspects of a project into account, from the planning stage through the end of the project, as well as everything necessary for team management. Project Dashboards. Because when you know what everyone is working on and how much is on their plate, it’s simpler to form stronger teams.

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ProjectManager.com

DECEMBER 30, 2020

We’ve learned a lot over the past year about social distancing, hand washing, and, if you want to keep productivity chugging along, you need project management software. We’ve learned a lot over the past year about social distancing, hand washing, and, if you want to keep productivity chugging along, you need project management software.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 19, 2022

A workflow diagram lets you view the whole project in one flow chart. All of your tasks and how they move from one to the next are outlined in the project plan , of course, but having a visual is a quick and easy method to see the big picture. Every tool that helps define the project and make it more manageable is valuable.

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ProjectManager.com

JANUARY 13, 2021

Microsoft Teams strives to improve the heart of every successful project: good communication. Whether people are under one roof or distributed across the globe, a shared platform with an open channel for communicating is the glue that holds projects together. But that doesn’t mean it isn’t useful. What is Microsoft Teams?

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ProjectManager.com

MARCH 31, 2021

Smartsheet is a popular project management tool that describes itself as a “work execution platform.” This web-based application is best known for its unique use of spreadsheets. These spreadsheets or “sheets” are the foundation of the tool’s project management capabilities. How Smartsheet Works. Criticisms of Smartsheet.

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