12 OKR Tips from Google, LinkedIn, Twitter & Intel
Everybody sets goals. But success hinges on the ability to execute them. The OKR planning method is all about distilling your goals, focusing on the most important ones, and then following through. OKRs were first developed in the 1970s at Intel by then-president Andy Grove, who wanted to answer two questions: Where do we want to
The Secrets to Work-Life Balance: Interview with <i>Overwhelmed</i> Author Brigid Schulte
Most Americans consider a 37.5-hour work week short, and respond to days of low productivity by multitasking. We may be working hard, but are we working smart? Research shows America is not the most productive country; Norway takes the cake for that one. America is actually tied with France for most productive countrymen — and
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33 Selected Blogs Update: 11 More Blogs for Project Management Innovators
The post got over 220 comments and still counting! Some of you also pointed me to a few excellent resources that I didn’t mention in the general list. So in this post, I’d like to add another 11 blogs for project management innovators to my initial collection. 1. Instigator Blog is your destination if you are
What Gilmore Girls Can Teach You About Project Stakeholder Management
Gilmore Girls is a feel-good, American TV show known for its rapid-fire dialogue. And yet its revival on Netflix can teach us valuable lessons in project stakeholder management. Grab a cup of coffee and read on.
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Gantt Chart Software: A Key Tool For Project Management (Infographic)
When you're managing projects, it's all too common that tasks slip and releases get pushed back. To remedy the situation, you need to learn from your mistakes and improve planning in the future. Online Gantt chart software is a great way to help your team organize your schedule so that you hit every deadline on
How to use Wrike thanks to the ease of use of e-mail API
If you are a developer you might wonder whether Wrike is extensible via some type of API. As of now we do not expose SOAP or REST services, but we do have extensibility through e-mail. The example of how you can use it might be useful not only for developers, but for managers as well. Let’s
Good News from Twitter
KendraBuchanan @kotof It's nice to see the PMS we use, Wrike, is rated #1. Thanks for the info. Now, we need bug tracker. Any sug would be great! TKS! Kolcoo Tools: Wrike (Project Management Software) converts your e-mails into shared plans on the Web https://bit.ly/REdL KendraBuchanan @JustQuinn we've been using Wrike for over a year now. I
Accurately Manage Your Backlog by Email and Table View
We finished 2010 with unveiling a couple of very helpful new project management features: the add-in for Outlook 2010 and the ability to export filtered task lists to Excel. In this post, we’ll introduce the first updates of 2011 that many of you were suggesting to Wrike’s support team. Whenever you get a valuable project idea
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Secrets to Getting Projects Done in Less Time
The secret of efficiency in project management is pretty simple: You don't need to do everything; you need to do everything that's important. But with tight deadlines, lots of people and multiple projects, planning your time can be very tricky. Matt has first-hand knowledge of what it means to manage multiple project groups with their own goals,
The Four Disciplines That Propel Companies Forward
The Wrike Way is a tried and true methodology built from the insights we’ve discovered partnering with thousands of industry leading companies. Here’s a breakdown of the four disciplines of the Wrike Way along with best practices your team can start implementing today:
Take Control of Your Project Plan Calendar
There are many different ways to set up a project planning calendar template, and it's important for every leader to find an approach that works for their team's needs. Here are a few key considerations to bear in mind as you establish the schedule for managing a project.
Wrike Customer Win: Mindvalley Award for Healthiest Employees
As you shape your 2020 strategy to build a healthier work environment, make sure to consider the unique needs of your teams: What can you do to help engage employees to collaborate better and develop happier lives? In this article, we highlight Mindvalley’s successes and the importance of health beyond the desk.