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What Are Project Assumptions?
Project Management 5 min read

What Are Project Assumptions?

What are project assumptions? Assumptions in project management can help guide and influence client expectations. Learn how with Wrike.

How to Leverage Project Estimation Techniques
Project Management 10 min read

How to Leverage Project Estimation Techniques

Plan your next project with confidence using these proven project estimation techniques. Improve accuracy, control costs, and effectively manage resources.

Project Scope Statement How-To Guide
Project Management 7 min read

Project Scope Statement How-To Guide

Learn how to write a scope document that avoids scope creep and ensures project alignment. Craft your scope of work document with Wrike.

A Quick Guide to the MoSCoW Method Technique
Productivity 10 min read

A Quick Guide to the MoSCoW Method Technique

The MoSCoW method is a prioritization technique used by project and campaign managers to work smarter not harder. In this quick guide, we’ll explain exactly what the MoSCoW method is, how it works, and provide some examples you can use to inform your own analysis. Keep reading to better understand the various categories within the

A Definitive Guide to Choosing IT Metrics
Project Management 7 min read

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

6 Project Management Trends to Expect in 2022
Project Management 10 min read

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

What is Takt Time & Why Does it Matter?
Project Management 10 min read

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

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

The Definitive Guide to Project Sponsorship
Project Management 10 min read

The Definitive Guide to Project Sponsorship

Project sponsorship is vital to the success of any project. But what is a project sponsor and what do they do? Find out in this definitive guide.

7 Stakeholders To Consult Before Starting A New Project
Project Management 3 min read

7 Stakeholders To Consult Before Starting A New Project

When starting a project, there are plenty of things to do: planning your schedule, plotting dependencies and milestones, finding the right tools, setting up your budget and allocating recourses. But one of the most difficult (and important) tasks is finding the right people to work with. After all, the success of your project doesn't only

What Is a Single Source of Truth?
Project Management 7 min read

What Is a Single Source of Truth?

Want your project to succeed? Use a single source of truth in project management to accelerate projects and meet your business goals.

Why You Need to Record Your Project Management Lessons Learned: Tips & Templates
Project Management 7 min read

Why You Need to Record Your Project Management Lessons Learned: Tips & Templates

You've checked off the last few tasks on your to-do list, submitted the final deliverable, and shaken hands with a group of happy stakeholders. Time to congratulate your project team on a job well done and pop the champagne!  Wait, what do you mean the project's not finished? Record lessons learned?? Groan.   It can be tough

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.

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.

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.

Projects: A New Way to Organize!
News 3 min read

Projects: A New Way to Organize!

We built Wrike to be extremely flexible so it fits the way you organize, manage, and report on work without forcing you to change the way you work. For years, the basic building blocks of Wrike have been Folders, Tasks, and Subtasks. Now we’ve added Projects, making it easier to track larger initiatives in Wrike. Manage Your Largest Goals Use Projects to manage a

5 Reasons Why Managers Need to Learn Project Management Basics
Project Management 5 min read

5 Reasons Why Managers Need to Learn Project Management Basics

You're probably wondering why managers need to learn project management basics. But chances are, you're already managing a project. Learn more on the Wrike Blog.

Lessons Learned from Project Failure at Denver International Airport: Why Checking Bags is Still a Pain
Project Management 7 min read

Lessons Learned from Project Failure at Denver International Airport: Why Checking Bags is Still a Pain

We regularly review major projects to extract valuable lessons and pass on the knowledge so that everyone can benefit. One failed project we recently took an interest in is Denver International Airport's luggage handling system. I was compelled to study this project because checking bags at the airport is still one of my biggest fears. My eye

The Chemistry Behind Every Great Project Kickoff
Project Management 7 min read

The Chemistry Behind Every Great Project Kickoff

Kicking projects off with all essential information in place is the catalyst to successful projects, reducing the amount of activation energy your team needs to get started and stay on track.

6 Tips for Becoming a Successful Freelance Project Manager
Project Management 5 min read

6 Tips for Becoming a Successful Freelance Project Manager

Freelancing has its perks: be your own boss, enjoy work flexibility, work in a private space with everything from the tilt of your desk to the room temperature and lighting exactly how you like it. What we can often overlook are the immense challenges that come with going it alone, especially as a freelance 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.

4 Keys to Getting Successful Project Sponsorship
Project Management 5 min read

4 Keys to Getting Successful Project Sponsorship

Good sponsorship is the #1 driver of project success.[1] Yet fewer than 2 in 3 projects have actively engaged project sponsors.[2] With fewer than 40% of all projects successfully being completed on time, within budget, and to specification/requirements,[3] good project sponsors are needed more than ever. How to Get Effective Project Sponsor Support 1. Make sure project sponsors

Top-down and Bottom-up Project Management: Leveraging the Advantages of the Two Approaches
Project Management 7 min read

Top-down and Bottom-up Project Management: Leveraging the Advantages of the Two Approaches

Bottom-up project management is a new strategy by which some of the world's largest companies are democratizing their business goals. And yet, there are still beneficial elements in a top-down approach.