Productivity Tips

Project Management methodologies can be seen as blueprints, even step-by-step process instructions for guiding team members to successful project conclusion. There are many different project methodologies, and many of them overlap in several aspects. In managing the various circumstances of projects that can be quite different, it can be difficult to determine which method to […]

Work Smarter, Not Harder: 10 Tips to Maximize Project Management Productivity By working smarter rather than harder, you’ll be able to leverage your existing resources more effectively — and ensure that your projects are completed on time and to exacting specifications. But that’s easier said than done. There are a few things you may need […]

A far too common mistake I see when working with clients on setting up boards for managing projects and day-to-day workflow, is the desire to incorporate all the possible situations into the project board structure.  This results in an overly complex environment for team members to manage and report on their deliverable status.  It often […]

Simple solutions to managing projects in big teams Managing large project teams takes an understanding of how and why teams work. It means realizing that a team is successful when its members work together as a unit to complete the assigned project. At the same time, the individuals who make up the team must be […]

When it comes to project management, it can be all too easy for project teams to get stuck in loops of behavior and work on the same small tasks that they’ve grown accustomed to over the years. As human beings, we’re basically hardwired to resist change. It can feel comforting to stick with what is safe […]

Motivating your team is one of the most crucial components of your role as a leader in your business. But boosting your workers’ productivity and keeping them efficient can be a full-time task in itself. So, as a manager, how can you get the best out of your team? Here are the three top tips […]

One of the biggest challenges modern business leaders face is juggling multiple projects and tasks at a time. The act of simply toggling back and forth between tasks can be time consuming in itself. This is precisely why time management is such an integral concept for managers. Not only is it important to manage your […]

As any good manager knows, a team’s work doesn’t end when a task or project is completed. Once a task is finished, this is the perfect opportunity to use the gift of hindsight to look back and see where your workflow or the team’s performance could be improved. This is another issue a kanban board […]

When it comes to keeping projects on track and on budget, it’s integral to continuously improve the workflow used to complete tasks. One way to achieve improvement is to measure your workflow’s performance through the use of a kanban board. Examining the performance of your workflow can help identify problems and bottlenecks before they occur. […]