LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Almost everyone today, regardless of their industry, needs some level of project management skills. And nearly every kind of business would benefit from deploying built-for-purpose project management software. That’s where project management for skills and the power of software come into play. Prioritize tasks. Meet deadlines.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 2, 2022

How about instead defining a team as “a group of individuals (human or non-human) working together to achieve their goal”? An engineering lab had several centrifugal pumps in multiple locations that were used for a wide variety of testing. Companies use LiquidPlanner’s technology to scale their work. Here is just one example: .

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 31, 2022

Project portfolio management (PPM) is much more complex than project management. Well, a project manager may be responsible for one project in the company. Whereas a project portfolio manager needs to keep an eye on all projects across the organization’s portfolio.

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LiquidPlanner

JUNE 14, 2023

If there’s one thing that my career as a project manager has taught me, it’s that while the fundamentals of delivering a good project don’t change much, the environment in which we have to do the delivery is constantly changing. But what has been shaping the direction of project leadership in 2023? in 2022 to 2.8% in 2023.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Perhaps it’s something an executive called you about last night, or a new project that landed on your desk this morning. We’ve written before about the top project management prioritization issues faced by teams. We have multiple projects in flight with shared or competing resources.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 29, 2022

6 ways to stay in control when your project isn’t. In celebration of National “ I Am In Control Day ” we thought it would be fun to explore the dynamics of “control” that we experience as project managers. In project management, a whole sub-profession of Project Controllers came about for a reason.

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 31, 2022

Project management has been a job since the Egyptians mapped out plans for pyramids – and probably before that too. I’ve been around project management most of my professional career, which has given me over 20 years on the job. As project managers, we need tools that empower us to lead our projects. Thank goodness. .

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LiquidPlanner

JULY 11, 2022

A project manager’s role is broad. You need to concurrently write high-level summaries and dive into complex reports to keep projects on track. I’ll be honest, the expectations of the role have broadened since I became a project manager. Make sure you understand how your project fits into the bigger picture.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 25, 2018

If one reads the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge (or as the cognoscenti call it, PMI’s PMBOK) you’d think there was just one way to be a project manager; a heavily waterfall approach that the cool kids think is old fashion. They just don’t quite get it. Build your toolkit like a Superhero.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

If you’ve worked on projects for a while, you’ll know that making sure the right people are focusing on the right tasks at the right time is a perennial challenge. In order to hit the organization’s strategic goals, those people should be working on priority tasks for priority projects. Not knowing how people are spending their time.

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LiquidPlanner

JUNE 29, 2022

So instead of spending 8 hours on that project to make it perfect, could it be ‘good enough’ in 3 hours or less? 3 This is an excellent example of how a poor time management technique can cause burnout. It’s ingrained in many of us to strive for optimal productivity. You are not alone. I don’t manage my time well enough.

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LiquidPlanner

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Are you thinking about introducing agile processes to your project management methodology? You improve quality Doing things better is top of our list, but if you know execs will ask how agile improves quality, we have the answers. However, you can keep existing ways of delivering projects alongside introducing agile ways of working.

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LiquidPlanner

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Project Portfolio Management (PPM) software is a critical tool for teams who need help managing complex projects and priorities across their organization. This software isn’t just critical for enterprise organizations, but any company that manages shared resources and has complex projects with succession planning components.

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LiquidPlanner

APRIL 11, 2019

Here at LiquidPlanner we’ve identified four main stages our customers go through to optimize their projects and processes. Our most successful customers don’t try to “eat the elephant,” so to speak, as soon as they buy LiquidPlanner. Onboarding is the first stage in optimizing your usage of LiquidPlanner. The Four Stages.

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LiquidPlanner

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Project closure is one of my favorite times in the lifecycle as a project manager. In reality, it ended up more like a rush to get everything on the project closure checklist ticked off, complete the project wrap up and move on to the next initiative. Here’s my step-by-step process for project closure the no-stress way.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 5, 2020

“ Dear Elizabeth: Can you help me with starting right on an international project? I will be responsible for the delivery of 3 projects in Australia and New Zealand. I have a formal project management certification, but managing projects with international teams is new to me. Any tips?”. That’s the starting point!

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 27, 2018

Perhaps you’ve been visiting our website for a while now, reading blog posts and watching videos, but you haven’t used our software yet. Or maybe you’ve just learned of us, and you’re on the hunt for a new project management tool. Interested in LiquidPlanner? If you have any questions or want to schedule a demo, send us a note.

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

I was asked a question I found odd the other day: “Can project managers work remotely?” The events of the last few years and the lockdowns during the worst of the pandemic have proven that it is indeed possible to deliver projects while based at home – or anywhere. In this article I’ll share six tips on how to do that.

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Workzone

JANUARY 18, 2023

Maybe you need fresh start with a similar tool or maybe it’s time to move to a full-fledged project management solution. But sometimes cards lack the details, comments and subtasks that make or break a project. Brightpod They call it “gracious” project management software. Just don’t gamble all your projects away.

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Workzone

DECEMBER 15, 2019

Who wants to talk that way about their project management software? If that’s the way you’re feeling, then it’s time to try a Microsoft Project alternative. In reality, Microsoft Project is meant for actual PMPs. They need an alternative to Microsoft Project. Frustrated with MS Project?

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Workzone

MAY 1, 2020

Some users report the tool feels almost like a more modern, more user-friendly version of Microsoft Project, with only slightly fewer bells and whistles. Not only does it tackle project management, but the tool also supports resource management, project accounting, team collaboration, and business intelligence.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 20, 2018

The right project management tools can help managers become more organized while also reducing the costs involved with carrying out the project. Online tools can help make project cost management more affordable than it has ever been before. These tools are ideal for helping managers complete their projects on time.

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Workzone

JULY 13, 2021

Yes, we’re actually talking about Airtable, the database software turned project management tool that comes in handy for technical users who like building automation and formulas within spreadsheets. So, if you’ve been managing projects using spreadsheets Airtable might be for you. Too specific? Did I just overshare?

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 3, 2018

Editor’s Note: This guide is the second part of our series on making the most of your LiquidPlanner trial. In the first part of this series , we walked through setting up a project. In this post, we’ll look at some of the more popular features people use when trialing LiquidPlanner. When to Use Dependencies.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 5, 2019

Five Practical Habits for Today’s Project Manager. We all become a project manager at least once in our careers, whether by pursuing the title and certification or by accidentally falling into the role. How to Manage Chaos: Advice on Project Management. How to Solve the Top Nine Project Management Challenges.

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Workzone

DECEMBER 1, 2018

Who wants to talk that way about their project management software? If that’s the way you’re feeling, then it’s time to try a Microsoft Project alternative. In reality, Microsoft Project is meant for actual PMPs. They need an alternative to Microsoft Project. Frustrated with MS Project?

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LiquidPlanner

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Asana and ClickUp are two project management companies that are well-recognized in the software industry. Consumers often compare these two project management software systems because they have similar features and have been in the market for a long time. Asana helps teams focus on important tasks, manage projects, and collaborate.

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LiquidPlanner

AUGUST 17, 2022

How could this happen? Let’s first dive into how change is initiated in organizations. Creating a paradigm shift in an organization is a never-ending source of conflict. Leaders believe their new thinking will generate a positive outcome, yet others may be skeptical or have different visions they think are better.

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Teamweek

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Toggl Track can help you manage work hours and resources and organize schedules and workloads. But it integrates seamlessly with Toggl Plan, a powerful work and team schedule planning tool. Project resource demand: Toggl Track lets you know exactly how long tasks and projects take so you can manage resource demand realistically.

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Workzone

JULY 18, 2022

As of January 2022, there are over 450 project management software solutions on the market, according to Software Advice ! We’ve compiled a list of the best project management software options, including the pros and cons of each, to help you find the perfect solution for your company. What is Project Management?

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LiquidPlanner

APRIL 21, 2022

One year ago today, on April 22nd, 2021, LiquidPlanner launched its next-generation project management software! The reason for this complete redesign was to fundamentally improve the way people manage their projects and teams in a simplified and scalable way. When will my project be completed?

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Workzone

MARCH 1, 2019

Business and project management software platforms share a lot of features with their social media relatives: user profiles, messaging, relationships, apps, etc. Luckily, Podio isn’t the only option when it comes to project management. Best Podio Alternatives For Project Management. MS Project. It’s easy to learn.

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LiquidPlanner

MARCH 8, 2023

Recently, it’s felt like my work as a project manager has been all about making sure the right people are lined up to do their tasks at the right time. Your project doesn’t have to cause either of these situations because project resource planning is not that hard, even in a complex portfolio. They also quit. That’s not enough.

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LiquidPlanner

MAY 22, 2023

Managing a single, complex project feels like a Herculean task when you nail the project deadline with a high-quality output. Handling multiple projects, or portfolio project management, is an entirely different beast. You might ask, “How can I navigate the maze of multiple projects without getting lost?

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Teamweek

MARCH 3, 2023

Poor resource management is one of the biggest reasons for project failure. If you too struggle to balance project demand and team utilization, it’s time to look at resource planning tools. While most project management tools come with resource planning features, some offer only resource management tools.

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LiquidPlanner

JANUARY 25, 2023

How else am I supposed to accomplish everything I need to do in a day? Types of Multitasking The truth is that many of us (dare I say most of us) have to juggle multiple tasks on a regular basis. You have to find a sufficiently focused and flexible way to prioritize, schedule, and accomplish tasks to meet changing demands.

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Workzone

APRIL 23, 2020

There are over 400 project management software solutions on the market, as of April 2020, according to Software Advice. We’ve compiled a list of the best project management software options, including the pros and cons of each, to help you find the perfect solution for your company. Not all project management solutions are built alike.

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