Andrew Conrad — May 5, 2018 — May 5, 2018 In 2001, at Utah’s Snowbird ski resort, 17 software developers got together and produced the groundbreaking Agile Manifesto. It was meant to streamline the software development process by de-emphasizing inefficient practices such as heavy documentation, excessive meetings, and rigid adherence to process. There’s no way … Continue reading What Exactly Is Agile? A Definition of Agile Project Management
Alexandra Hall — April 30, 2018 — April 30, 2018 If you’re forever fighting your project management system, Kanban boards are worth a look. “Kanban” — Japanese for “visual signal” or “card” — are card- and column-based project management systems that offer a convenient way to keep teams abreast of a project’s status, from initial … Continue reading Intro to Kanban Boards, the Highly Visual Project Management Method
Amanda Abella — April 17, 2018 — April 17, 2018 PIRO4D / Pixabay I recently announced to my email list that I’m quitting my podcast for now. Actually, I turned it into a teachable lesson where I explained how it’s okay to quit a project. I even encouraged my list to share some of the … Continue reading How to Know When It’s Time to Quit a Project
Esther Cohen — April 5, 2018 — April 5, 2018 The demand for digital project managers is booming. As more and more organizations switch from traditional to digital, they increasingly need managers trained to deliver digital projects. This guide will share the roles, responsibilities, and skills you need to be an effective digital project manager. … Continue reading What is a Digital Project Manager (and How to Become One)
Chris Pentago — March 23, 2018 — March 23, 2018 Project managers need to carefully oversee every stage of every project from beginning to end. They must understand the unique lifecycle of each project and implement the right methodology to handle it. There are plenty of different types of methodologies for project management. What is … Continue reading 3 Project Management Methodologies: How to Determine Which is Best for Your Team
Karl Sakas — February 19, 2018 Follow @KarlSakas — February 19, 2018 Ready to hire a Project Manager? You might need a Project Coordinator or Director of PM instead. Ready to hire a Project Manager at your agency? Congrats on your growth! But before you post the PM job, decide the level of expertise you … Continue reading Should You Hire a Project Manager… or Project Coordinator… or PM Director?
Autumn Sullivan — November 17, 2017 — November 17, 2017 From a single blog to a full-blown website, any new digital marketing project goes through several iterations before launch. Each stage of the project presents an opportunity to discuss the plan, make changes, and get buy-in from the entire team. When clients skip this opportunity … Continue reading Why You Need to Provide Feedback at Every Stage of a Project
Esther Cohen — October 22, 2017 — October 22, 2017 It’s difficult to measure a creative team’s workflow as they don’t function the same way a traditional team does. Overtime, working odd hours, and even working on weekends or holidays is a normal part of working in the creative industry. Working After Hours Compared to … Continue reading Do Small Creative Teams Need Project Management Software?
Esther Cohen — October 18, 2017 — October 18, 2017 The project calendar brings much-needed method to your project management madness. This single document shows you all your tasks, their deadlines and who they’re assigned to. It gives everyone on your team 24/7 access to their project management timeline. This, in turn, makes your entire … Continue reading How to Create a Project Calendar
Madison Petty — October 13, 2017 — October 13, 2017 Team projects are a necessary evil in school. The teacher randomly assigns the group, four or five students reluctantly push their desks together, and suddenly they have to become best friends or else their grades will plummet. Inevitably, one student will rise up and take … Continue reading Project Management Lessons From a Project Without a Manager
