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21 Unique PMO Use Cases Prove Wrike's Versatility
Project Management 5 min read

21 Unique PMO Use Cases Prove Wrike's Versatility

PMOs have a tough job as they have to play both the roles of quarterback and air traffic controller in determining project priority, when work can begin, where to allocate resources, and reporting on the team and department’s work. They are the go-to person to ensure project charters capture all requirements and impacts to the

4 Steps to More Effective Project Management
Project Management 7 min read

4 Steps to More Effective Project Management

Effective project management is crucial for businesses who are working remotely and prioritizing client satisfaction. Wrike helps teams achieve PM efficiency.

8 Project Management Infographics You Have to See
Project Management 3 min read

8 Project Management Infographics You Have to See

You just became a project manager, or you've been in the field for a while but you're ready to learn more. These great project management infographics from sources all over the net provide interesting education for PMs and PM-wannabes. Check out all these infographics and learn something new about how to define a project. 1. Bust

How To Get the Best Data Visualizations for Your Project
Project Management 7 min read

How To Get the Best Data Visualizations for Your Project

Data visualization software can help you present information in an accessible way and improve your projects. Here’s how to find the right tool for your team.

What Are KISS Principles in Project Management?
Project Management 10 min read

What Are KISS Principles in Project Management?

Think about the last time you had a “Eureka!” moment. Was it because you discovered something sophisticated, complex, and hard to understand — with all sorts of bells and whistles along the way?  Probably not. More likely, your last lightbulb moment made you slap your forehead and say, “Why didn’t I think of that before?” Our

15 Project Management Quotes to Live By (Infographic)
Project Management 3 min read

15 Project Management Quotes to Live By (Infographic)

  Inspiration comes in many forms: stories from peers or elders, images of great feats of accomplishment, emotional videos, and quotes from leaders of today and years past. My preferred source is quotations. I save Word documents full of my favorites, bookmark quote sites after scrolling through them for hours, print them out for my wall,

How To Write a Project Charter: Ultimate Guide
Project Management 10 min read

How To Write a Project Charter: Ultimate Guide

Discover why creating a project charter is important, what to include, and how to write a project charter that will guide your next successful initiative.

48 Experts Share Their #1 Tip for New Project Managers
Project Management 10 min read

48 Experts Share Their #1 Tip for New Project Managers

In our LinkedIn Project Management 2.0 group (you can join us here!), we asked experienced project managers to divulge their #1 tip for newcomers to the field. Not surprisingly, these process fanatics shared a plethora of great tips to help newcomers succeed in this ever-changing area of work. Interested in what kind of advice they had

How to Master the 5 Phases of the Project Management Life Cycle
Project Management 10 min read

How to Master the 5 Phases of the Project Management Life Cycle

The Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK) outlines five phases of the project management life cycle. We’re breaking down this model (and its importance) with diagrams and examples, as well as how you and your team can maximize each phase for a killer project.

A Comprehensive Guide To Project Management Metrics
Project Management 7 min read

A Comprehensive Guide To Project Management Metrics

There are a great many ways of analyzing the performance of a project. Learn all about critical project management performance metrics and how to use them with Wrike.

Elements Of Project Leadership
Collaboration 3 min read

Elements Of Project Leadership

As a Project leader you are dumped in an organization you have never seen before. You get people assigned you don’t know. The organization prescribes methods and tools you don’t like. And of course, there are a gazillion of unwritten rules. Welcome to your project life. You run on partial Information, partial Influence and partial capability. But how

The Project Manager Shortage is Coming: 3 Ways to Prepare
Project Management 5 min read

The Project Manager Shortage is Coming: 3 Ways to Prepare

  Have you told your project manager how much you appreciate them lately? You probably should, because in a few years, you might not have one at all. Experienced project managers are in higher demand than ever. As the economy continues to recover, organizations worldwide will need to take advantage of this growth with projects that successfully

5 Ways to Bring Mindfulness to the PMO
Leadership 10 min read

5 Ways to Bring Mindfulness to the PMO

Even though technology has advanced, the workforce is still largely human. When was the last time you took a break and rested in your project management office? Read our list of five common situations and ways to practice mindfulness in your workplace.

What is the Difference Between Project and Portfolio Management?
Project Management 3 min read

What is the Difference Between Project and Portfolio Management?

PM, PPM, PgM. What is the difference between portfolio management and project management, exactly? And where does program management fit in? Here's a quick explanation of each in plain English to help you distinguish the differences. What is Portfolio Management? A portfolio is a high-level view of all the projects an organization is running in order to

5 Most Common Mistakes in Managing Multiple Projects: Project Schedules (Part 3 of 5)
Project Management 3 min read

5 Most Common Mistakes in Managing Multiple Projects: Project Schedules (Part 3 of 5)

The third common mistake in managing multiple projects? Separated project schedules make it extremely hard for you to figure out task sequences and priorities across your projects.

Does Your Team Meet The Standard for Program Management? (Book Review)
Project Management 3 min read

Does Your Team Meet The Standard for Program Management? (Book Review)

In any industry, understanding the accepted best practices is key to remaining successful and keeping up with the competition. Teams looking to master PMBOK, or the Project Management Body of Knowledge, and all of its terminologies and methodologies need to pick up the The Standard for Program Management. Summary and Book Review of The Standard for

The Ultimate Guide to Project Management
Project Management 5 min read

The Ultimate Guide to Project Management

If you're learning about project management for the first time and you've come across our Wrike blog, you'll realize we've written quite a lot of articles on IT project management, methodologies, and leadership strategies over the years. We collected the best of the best into one ultimate guide to help you understand and learn all

Wrike Named Leader in Project Portfolio Management
News 3 min read

Wrike Named Leader in Project Portfolio Management

Wrike is honored to be the recipient of a Customer Experience Award for Complete Software and Service Experience by Software Reviews, a division of Info-Tech Research Group. Based on user feedback, we ranked first in Vendor Capabilities and Product Features under “Overall Satisfaction” and “Plan to Renew.”

Your Guide to Project Management Best Practices
Project Management 5 min read

Your Guide to Project Management Best Practices

Planning and overseeing a project so that it’s completed on time, within budget, and meets expectations is not an easy feat. The best project managers know how to balance stakeholder communications with preventing scope creep, watch out for risk, and clarify roles, responsibilities, and priorities within their team, all while upholding the principles of project management.

The PMO Roadmap To Reducing Project Chaos
Leadership 10 min read

The PMO Roadmap To Reducing Project Chaos

Whether you’re trying to progress through a single problematic project or are looking to rework your organization’s entire approach to project management, these six steps can serve as a roadmap to help any PMO find their own answers and manage their projects out of chaos.

A Guide to Project Portfolio Management
Project Management 10 min read

A Guide to Project Portfolio Management

Improve your project portfolio management process to increase the bottom line, and boost ROI. Wrike’s project portfolio management software can help.

How Do You Handle Conflict in Project Management?
Collaboration 5 min read

How Do You Handle Conflict in Project Management?

Conflict resolution in project management helps teams avoid common pitfalls. But how do you handle conflict in project management? Learn more with Wrike.

What to Include in a Project Closure Report
Project Management 5 min read

What to Include in a Project Closure Report

Create an effective project closure report with relevant metrics, milestones, and accomplishments. Use this project closure checklist and plan smarter with Wrike.

Project Proposal Outline Writing Guide
Project Management 10 min read

Project Proposal Outline Writing Guide

Write a persuasive, ideas-driven project proposal outline that explains your project’s mission and grabs the attention of everyone who reads it.