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The Ultimate Guide to the Phase Gate Process
Project Management 10 min read

The Ultimate Guide to the Phase Gate Process

Master the phase gate process and streamline key project decisions. Create a phase gate review process that leads to more successful product management.

Demystifying the PMBOK Process Groups
Project Management 7 min read

Demystifying the PMBOK Process Groups

PMBOK process groups are a useful and an effective way of leading project management. Find out all about PMBOK process groups and knowledge areas with Wrike.

PRINCE2: The Reigning Project Management Methodology
Project Management 7 min read

PRINCE2: The Reigning Project Management Methodology

What is PRINCE2 and why is it so popular? We dive into the reigning project management methodology to uncover the risks and rewards of implementing Projects in Controlled Environments.

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 Set Up Your Waterfall Workflow
Project Management 5 min read

How to Set Up Your Waterfall Workflow

If you've ever just wanted a straightforward method to manage a project with few dependencies, then this is how you would set it up within Wrike — or any other project management tool.

Scrum for Newbies: How to Use Scrum to Tame Chaos
Project Management 10 min read

Scrum for Newbies: How to Use Scrum to Tame Chaos

Scrum is a great tool for managing complex projects and multiple tasks. If you're starting out with it, here are some tips from wise Scrum Masters and Scrum evangelists.

Getting a Master's Degree in Project Management: To Do or Not To Do
Leadership 10 min read

Getting a Master's Degree in Project Management: To Do or Not To Do

If you run a Google search for "Master's Degree in Project Management" you will get over 3 million results for schools across the US and around the world. Granted, those results are not solely listings for schools offering programs, but still — scary. If you try to narrow down your search results by going to a

Agile Certification Options for Software Developers
Project Management 5 min read

Agile Certification Options for Software Developers

Why pursue Agile certification? Perhaps your employer is requesting it, or you'd like to pump up your resume. Maybe you just want to learn more, or you're getting ready to join an Agile development team.  Whatever the case may be, it's important to note that you don't necessarily need a certification to thrive on an Agile

The 7 Wastes that Cripple Knowledge Workers (Video)
Project Management 3 min read

The 7 Wastes that Cripple Knowledge Workers (Video)

Everybody loves a good sequel! The second installment of our Lean video series is here, with all new lessons and 100% more explosions. Okay, not really... but our productivity coach Errette Dunn is back with some dynamite tips to make your daily work more efficient. Watch the video to learn: • How to identify the 7 wastes

What Is Swarming in Agile and How Can It Boost Productivity?
Project Management 5 min read

What Is Swarming in Agile and How Can It Boost Productivity?

For Agile teams, flexibility is the name of the game. Team members are always prepared to change focus or alter their working style to achieve the best results for their project. And this flexibility works in their favor — the 2018 Standish Group Chaos Study results showed that Agile projects are statistically twice as likely

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

What Is a PERT Chart in Project Management?
Project Management 7 min read

What Is a PERT Chart in Project Management?

What is a PERT chart? Get an overview of PERT chart advantages, disadvantages and examples — plus how to make PERT charts work for your project.

PMP Certification? Use this List of Helpful PMBOK Guide Resources
Project Management 5 min read

PMP Certification? Use this List of Helpful PMBOK Guide Resources

Want to prepare yourself for a Project Management Professional certification (PMP certification) exam? First things first: PMBOK stands for "Project Management Body Of Knowledge." The definition of what PMBOK means, directly from the 1st (1996) Edition of the PMBOK Guide, is as follows: "all those topics, subject areas and intellectual process which are involved in

Product Development Tips from the Wright Brothers (Video)
Leadership 3 min read

Product Development Tips from the Wright Brothers (Video)

Roll out the red carpet! Pop the popcorn! Dim the lights! We’re premiering the first in a series of videos on Lean methodology, featuring your very own productivity coach, Errette Dunn. This first video applies Lean principles to the product development process, taking examples from the history of flight and the Wright brothers’ amazing success. You’ll learn: how to shake

18 Top Project Management Methodologies (Infographic)
Project Management 3 min read

18 Top Project Management Methodologies (Infographic)

Have you been following our Project Management Basics series? In our Quick Start-Guide to Methodologies, we cover various project management approaches. We've also distilled the essentials and created an infographic that's easy to reference and share with colleagues. Without further ado, here's the infographic to help you run your team and improve your project management experience: Embed

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

Workflow Management vs. Project Management: Different but Both Critical
Project Management 10 min read

Workflow Management vs. Project Management: Different but Both Critical

Workflow and project are terms often used interchangeably, but they each have unique purposes. Knowing them will help you choose the most efficient system and adopt the right tools. Read more about workflow management, project management, and everything in between to help your team succeed.

5 Lessons in Lean Product Development from the Wright Brothers (Infographic)
Project Management 3 min read

5 Lessons in Lean Product Development from the Wright Brothers (Infographic)

Good product development is crucial to your company's success, whether it's a small business startup or a huge corporation. Product delays or failures can mean falling behind competitors, or (worst case scenario) a failed launch. When developing your next product, look to the Wright brothers for Lean project management lessons to help your project soar. Want

Startups Should Lean on Lean Project Management
Project Management 5 min read

Startups Should Lean on Lean Project Management

We are living in a world of entrepreneurs. Chances are you know one (at least), or you have your own ideas waiting to come to fruition. But ideas are expensive in reality. The question is, how can you get the most bang for your buck? How can CEOs and managers save money while chasing their

The Complete Guide to the Getting Things Done (GTD) Methodology
Productivity 5 min read

The Complete Guide to the Getting Things Done (GTD) Methodology

Burdened with an immense workload that is affecting your performance? Leverage the power of Getting Things Done (GTD) in collaboration with Wrike.

Project Management Then & Now (Infographic)
Project Management 3 min read

Project Management Then & Now (Infographic)

From the construction of our earliest buildings to putting a man on the moon, project managers have guided countless human achievements. And while the basic process of planning and initiating a project may not have changed all that much over the years, the full discipline of project management has transformed dramatically over just the last

Overcoming the Top Challenges of IT Project Management
Project Management 10 min read

Overcoming the Top Challenges of IT Project Management

What information technology challenges do IT teams face in 2021? Learn how to manage IT project management challenges effectively using simple, actionable tips.

How to Use Job Numbers to Manage Work
Wrike Tips 7 min read

How to Use Job Numbers to Manage Work

Job numbers in Wrike help creative agencies, IT teams, and any other organization managing high work volumes to stay organized.

Fundamentals of the Scrum Methodology
Project Management 5 min read

Fundamentals of the Scrum Methodology

Kanban, Lean project management, Six Sigma, Scrum… there are a mountain of Agile methodologies to choose from. And if you’re new to project management, it can be a lot to take in. You may know that Scrum is one of the most common approaches to Agile project management, but what is it exactly? (Besides a