Meeting Etiquette Tips You Should Know
As meetings grow more frequent, it's easy to forget what makes meetings effective in the first place. Time is taken for granted, and instead of collaborating, most attendees are checked out: either working on something else or holding side conversations.
Economic Downturn is Time to Innovate
Financial crisis is all over the news today. Some analysts are trying to predict the future of the national and global economy. Others are offering tips on how to survive in the situation of economic turmoil. Yet almost all the analysts agree that it is no time to panic; rather, you should rethink your strategies. The
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The 5 Ws of Virtual Communication
You're running a virtual team, and you probably already have a well-stocked arsenal of tools to help you do it. You have the project management tool. The collaboration tool. The communication tool. (Maybe all in one?) But now you're stuck: Now that I have all these tools, what's the best way to actually TALK to my
Default due date for tasks created via e-mail
You create tasks via e-mail to avoid forgetting important ideas. Often you don’t have time to set up the deadline for it, so you take the risk of shelving the task. We applied a tiny change in Wrike to help you get tasks done much faster. All tasks created via e-mail now receive a default
7 Sasquatch-Sized Creativity Myths That Need Busting
Praying to the muses, serendipity, eureka moments — the creative process is clouded in superstition and mystery. Despite the ability to peek into the brain and watch different areas light up on an MRI, neuroscientists are still fairly stumped about exactly what happens during bursts of creative inspiration. With all the obscurity surrounding creative thought, it's
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What Project Management 2.0 IS and What it IS NOT (Part 2)
I’d like to give you my take on what Project Management 2.0 IS NOT.I see the three main things here. Project Management 2.0 IS NOT: Chaos Lightweight Project Management 2.0 tools and practices bring project management into a new context. However, unleashing freeform collaboration with the help of the new technologies does not mean the loss of control.
Leadership Blind Spot: Why a Lack of Cultural Intelligence Holds You Back
When you're at work, you probably think about your colleagues' IQ (Intelligence Quotient), or how traditionally smart they are. You might even think about their EQ (Emotional Quotient), or how well they deal with and respond to emotions when communicating. With international expansion, there arises another factor to consider — one that might possibly take priority
How to Use Wrike for Content Planning
It is crucial to plan ahead so you always have ideas at the ready. It's even better if you have finished and recyclable content pieces that can be published at a moment's notice. That's the purpose of this blog post: to walk you through a three-part process for planning out your content in advance of deadlines and sudden needs.
3 Crucial Keys to Creative Project Management
If you think overseeing creative projects and supervising creative teams is the same as managing a project with software developers or a manufacturing crew, you may want to think again. Every group has its own quirks and unique concerns that must be taken into consideration if you're going to be an effective leader. Below are the three crucial keys to successfully managing a project with creatives.
How to Devise a Creative Recruitment Strategy
Creative recruitment is a fresh approach to finding talent that's changing the way we think about hiring. Creative recruitment strategies are beneficial for brands that want to appeal to better candidates and share their company culture. It’s also a great way to stand out, which is especially important considering the latest reporting from The Society
Unveiling the Latest Project Management Trends at ProjectSmart.co.uk.
In his articles, Andrew discussed trends like the role of collective intelligence in contemporary project management and the new emerging approach to managing projects, known as Project Management 2.0.
What Project Management 2.0 IS and what it IS NOT (Part 1)
in January, 2008. The trend evolved, as does my thinking, so it’s about time to elaborate on that old definition and give you my take on what Project Management 2.0 is and what it is not. What it IS about Democratization The project management discipline as it’s traditionally known “emerged in the 20th century, specifically around the Second
New Shortcut for Creating Tasks for Mac Users
As you know, Wrike has a keyboard-friendly navigation that makes it easy for you to create and update tasks. Today, we added a new shortcut for creating tasks inline: “C”. You simply click the right pane with the task list (1), hit “C” on your keyboard, and a new task is created (2). Then, you
Everything You Need to Successfully Manage a Virtual Team (Checklist)
If you've ever managed a virtual team member or an entire remote team before, you know how difficult it can be to keep everyone aligned. If you're about to manage a virtual team for the first time, there are a few major challenges you need to carefully consider before work begins: How to get your team
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Ideal Project Management Software: Is There One?
I recently wrote an article for PMHut.com. The Project Management Hut is a very useful site for project managers and those who want to know more about this sphere. Articles on topics like traditional and innovative project management methodologies, what is client resource management system, project leadership, the history of project management and much more
What Kind of Procrastinator Are You? (Decision Tree)
We’re all guilty of procrastination. It's not a crime, it's just something we do. And while there are dozens (if not hundreds) of productivity tips out there to help you find your motivation, you can’t completely get rid of that sneaking temptation to put off work — not forever, anyway. If you can’t fight it,
Conflict Resolution Techniques for a Hybrid Workspace
Employee conflict is a natural and regular part of any collaborative environment, with 85% of employees worldwide experiencing some form of conflict during their career. However, hybrid work can make dealing with conflict more difficult than it would be in person. Lack of face-to-face interaction, the absence of additional context, and loss of conversational nuance