A Step-by-Step Guide to Using a Punch List
Got a never-ending list of project tasks to complete? A punch list can help. This project management tool is frequently used by construction managers, but it can help teams in any industry manage both old and new tasks that need to be revisited or monitored. In this article, we’ll explain what a punch list is in
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5 Warning Signs Your Current Project Management Tool Just Isn’t Cutting It
As your organization changes, your project management needs will change, too. Growth is great, but it makes the need for clear communication and task management more important than ever. If you’re already paying for a project management solution, it can be difficult to justify the cost and time it will take to implement a new
Hear about Project Management 2.0 at pm411.org
Not so long ago, I was interviewed by Ron Holohan, MBA PMP. Ron is the author of the popular pm411.org site, which is dedicated to all the topics related to project management: tools, tips, methodologies, books, you name it. What I really like about pm411.org is that Ron tries to look at the practical side of things and pays
How to Create a Kanban Board in Wrike Using Custom Statuses & Dashboard Widgets
If you've ever worked with a task management tool and wanted to customize your workflow in the tool to closely resembles how your team actually works, then you know not every tool out there offers that functionality. Wrike does. Our Custom Statuses are unique features built into Wrike Enterprise that allow the creation of workflows tailor-made
A Definitive Guide to Choosing IT Metrics
A metric is a unit of measurement. In project management, for example, metrics are used to track progress based on goals or critical success factors. In this guide, we’ll teach you everything you need to know about IT metrics and why they are so important. Keep reading to discover what standard IT metrics are, how to
Cycle Time vs. Lead Time: Everything You Should Know
Lead time and cycle time are often confused with one another. Both cycle and lead time are important time metrics in manufacturing, but they’re also important strategic tools for project management. Project managers and team leaders need to fully understand their differences and similarities to harness their power. In this article, we’ll go over cycle time
6 Project Management Trends to Expect in 2022
Project management will undergo significant changes this coming year. Worldwide physical and cultural events are shaping every new project management trend happening in the industry. They may even be transforming the entire project management discipline. Keep reading to stay in the know about some of the most notable changes, alongside our predictions for what to
Holidays, Vacations, and PTO? No More Scheduling Headaches
Managing large teams means more challenges, especially with employees spread out across departments, cities, or even continents. There are a lot of things to keep in mind in order to avoid schedule conflicts. To help you track all the different variables (from national holidays to vacations and sick leaves) and even let you choose the
Ho-Ho-How Santa's Workshop Manages Christmas
Santa Claus: one of the most well-known, eagerly anticipated, and incredibly successful entrepreneurs in history. Each year he oversees the production and distribution of toys to every single child on his Nice List — and with over 1.9 billion children on Earth, that's a lot of toys! He hasn't missed a year yet, but that's
Why You Need a Motion Graphics Project Template
When creating a new creative project, it may be easy to get sidetracked with all the possibilities, which is why a motion graphics project template can help plan and get your project done on time. Read more to discover the 3 essential parts of a motion graphics project template and how Wrike can help you get started.
Is the Project Management 2.0 Field Full of Silos?
It's obvious that the technological communities are thriving, despite the unstable economical situation. I was invited to submit a few topics to several IT and PM conferences that will be held next year. Browsing through the areas of focus of these conferences, I've noticed that there are more and more talks about integration between data
What is Takt Time & Why Does it Matter?
Even though it’s a simple concept, takt time can be a very powerful tool for project managers who need a more productive strategy. Knowing the exact production rate of a project will help you avoid running out of time or resources. It will also help your organization increase profits and better serve customer needs. In
