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The entire team at nTask is overwhelmed to bring this exciting news to you! The long-awaited nTask 2.0 (Beta) is almost here. A ground-breaking revamp of the application that will completely transform the way you manage your projects. Keeping theRead More

It goes without saying that you can’t successfully run a team without formally documenting goals and objectives. That’s just like a shot in the dark.  The talented employees that you have would be of no use if they don’t haveRead More

Tim Ferris came out with his famous (read: controversial) book, ‘The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich’ in 2007. The book has sold more than 1.3 million copies and has been translated into 35 languages.Read More

Stephanie is a hard worker when it comes to her professional responsibilities. Pushing through the day, she makes sure she gets done what she’s expected to, often more. Sitting late at work, pulling an all-nighter, missing personal obligations for professionalRead More

The Gantt Chart has become one of the most critical tools for project managers in various industries. According to Capterra, some of the major industries employing Gantt charts include education, finance, marketing, IT and construction. What is a Gantt Chart?Read More

With project management field reaching new heights each day, it has become imperative that one must possess a distinct set of essential project management skills to achieve project success. A project manager needs to have special abilities for successfully executingRead More

In today’s world, the perpetual pressure of delivering more in less time is real. Squeezing in the crazy amounts of work within limited budget and time can seem like a pain. What’s even more daunting is that a lot ofRead More

Every field around the world has its own special jargon and a particular vocabulary that keeps evolving over time.  Same holds true for project management. Over the years, just like the discipline itself, the lingo has also developed unique projectRead More

Ever since the term Getting Things Done (GTD) was coined by David Ellen in 2001, there has been a wave of tools identifying themselves as one of the best to-do list apps for getting things done. One such popular toolRead More

“You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” – Mae West Every new day presents a new set of goals to achieve, a new set of hurdles to overcome and looking forward to being betterRead More

Even today, when project management and spreadsheet programs are getting better by nearly every conceivable standard, Microsoft Excel is still a popular choice of many. Whether it’s owing to the fact that it is a simple spreadsheet platform which allowsRead More

Whenever it comes to managing projects, every team requires some sort of motivation to get going and to stay on track. It’s quite human to lose focus when you’re faced with unrealistic deadlines (let’s just admit, deadlines are always unrealisticRead More

Whether you’re running a startup or an enterprise, handling too many things at once can take a toll on your sanity. Which is why you always need professional business management software to help you smoothly glide through your daily operations.Read More

Slack is a popular collaboration tool that is becoming a natural choice for small to medium sized teams. It has a clean, intuitive interface that neatly organizes your conversations in the forms of chat rooms and associated options. Plus, it offersRead More

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably used Microsoft Excel at one point or another during your life. Even if you haven’t, surely you know a thing or two about it. But God bless you if you’re stillRead More

Trello is a star when it comes to project management software and collaboration tools. It embodies a neat interface with cards stacked up for different projects. Each card can be opened to view more detail such as checklists, labels and due dates. While itRead More

Evernote is one of the popular to-do list apps that is designed to help take notes, organize and prioritize ideas and create lists to keep productive and on track. Although the options Evernote offers can be very helpful, there areRead More

Over the past few years, Scrum has become the default face of agile project management. One of the most popular agile frameworks, Scrum is widely adopted by software and non-software development teams alike. Due to its up-roaring popularity, there are numerousRead More

The word productivity embodies a multitude of concepts. Each person views productivity with relevance to different factors, both in terms of cause and effect. This is why what boosts productivity and how it impacts one’s life can be interpreted inRead More

Teamwork and collaboration hold a significant impact on a project, an organization, and the overall customer experience. Statistics have shown that teamwork boosts productivity and increases project success factors exponentially. The question is how to achieve teamwork? At the endRead More

Our daily lives revolve around a certain number of tasks that we identify along the way to achieve our ambitions and SMART goals. In the struggle to be at the top of our game and retaining our competitive edge, weRead More

Whenever the term team communication comes in question, one of the very first tools to pop in our minds is Slack. Released in August 2013, Slack has been able to gather a user base of 8 million people, out ofRead More

Among hundreds of productivity apps and task management tools, Todoist stands as one of the best to-do list apps amongst millions of people. However, is a to-do list app enough? There are some areas where this tool can be aRead More

If you’re on a lookout for a project management tool, you may have heard that you need to choose the one that ‘fits’ perfectly with your individual or team needs. Easier said than done, choosing the right project management toolRead More

Smartsheet is a project management tool which essentially relies on a spreadsheet format for managing projects and tasks. Introduced in 2006, with a major redesign in 2010, the platform serves as a single systematic and flexible solution for all theRead More

In today’s age of ever-fluctuating market trends, risks are inevitable. Whether you’re running a start-up or are a part of a giant corporate culture, eventually you’ll be faced with risks that need your utmost dedication for timely mitigation. Whenever you’reRead More

Being an Agile team is all about adopting the Agile frameworks to the core – both in project management and team collaboration. It is all about efficiency and effectiveness, which means adopting methods to optimize resources, make the most outRead More

Gary David Cohn once said, “If you don’t invest in risk management, it doesn’t matter what business you’re in, it’s a risky business.” Project manager or not – professionals on all levels have to interact with researching, identifying, and resolvingRead More

Scrum meetings are an integral component of a work environment which adopts the Scrum methodology. They are considered to be an invaluable source of collecting information and feedback from the development team and help in keeping the team aligned withRead More

Do you ever feel overburdened by the weight of all the things you have to get done with during the day or during the week? We all do! Believe us when we say this, each one of us thinks, atRead More

Let’s face it, all work and no play can take a toll on anyone. No matter how great your boss is or how good the work environment, daily work can build up a lot of stress resulting from project deadlines,Read More

Peacefully sitting at your workstation and you suddenly get a notification for another meeting. That’s right! Another long, boring, unproductive that makes you wish for a magical teleport machine to help you deport from there. Often times, during a meeting,Read More

Let’s face it. Amidst the glory of efficiently completed projects, beaming faces of your team members in times of success and feeling a sense of achievement in their chosen field, the life of a project manager is not easy. EveryRead More

We are in a constant race against time – with so much we have to do, and so much we aspire to do. But we all get the same time – those 24 hours in the day – to workRead More

Today, we’ve gathered a list of popular communication tools that have taken over email and are widely used by businesses as email alternatives and by teams to collaborate on goals and objectives. It’s difficult to recall a time when emailRead More

As a project manager, credible sources of information hold significant value in terms of knowledge acquisition. Aside from all the books and certifications, social media platforms are equally beneficial. One such platform to gain fantastic insights is Twitter. We’ve hunted downRead More

Information technology industry has been completely revolutionized by the use of agile methodologies. But, what exactly is Agile? You may ask. According to one definition, agile is a project management methodology that consists of small development cycles, aka ‘sprints’, toRead More

The popularity for Airtable, a tool that combines features of a spreadsheet with a database, has been on the rise over the years. Unlike other databases, Airtable holds a fun interface with a variety of options to store and visualizeRead More

The essentials of effective project management do not only include a team of experienced and dedicated professionals. As much as they are critical for the success of any project, using a professional project management software really does the trick. WithRead More

Pepper’s team is a bunch of experienced professionals who have been showing stellar performance throughout the year, but lately, that spark has been missing and the team members don’t seem to be in the game. Their workflows are just aRead More

Project management is evolving with time. With the numerous tools, technologies, applications, and frameworks that are shaping project management for the modern world, it is important to stay ahead. Project managers need to consistently learn new techniques and best practicesRead More

The construction industry is one of the global giant industries contributing to about 14.7% of global GDP. Just in 2017, it was worth $1.18 trillion. The construction industry has employed multiple frameworks throughout the years such as Waterfall, LEAN orRead More

With the soaring number of task management applications, finding the ideal tool can be time-consuming and confusing. The criteria for each tool depends on the organization, their needs, and requirements, as well as work processes. A range of features, easeRead More

The pyramids are one of the wonders of the world – magnificent and complicated. Archeologists still argue how the Egyptians managed to build such a masterpiece. How about the Great Wall of China? The Emperor had employed millions of peopleRead More

Monday.com, formerly known as DaPulse, has been around the project management block for quite some time. Bagging some major clients including Fiverr, Discovery, McDonald’s and more, Monday has surely made its mark as a great productivity and project management tool,Read More

Multiple efficient project management frameworks and methodologies have been introduced over the years to ensure effective team management and collaboration in a workplace. Beginning from the Waterfall model, today multiple approaches are used by software development teams all over theRead More

Time and again we find ourselves sitting at our workstations, waiting for a task review, the next job to be assigned or just waiting for the feedback for our new proposal. Although the slot may not quite the time toRead More

Project management is a comprehensive and complex field of work that requires extensive practice, skills, knowledge, and expertise. Despite the plethora of resources, certifications and expert advice available today, project management continues to hold its place as one of theRead More

Late for work again? Can’t keep your focus on one task at a time because of heaps of workload on you? Fail to effectively manage daily errands and always run short of time? Not on time for an important appointment?Read More

We spend more than one-third of our waking hours working. As human beings, we strive to achieve more and outperform ourselves with every passing day. We are in a constant circle of brainstorming new ways, planning for better results andRead More

When your project is poorly executed, it might be a consequence of poor planning and weak project management. Poor execution leads to drastic results ranging from, but not limited to, financial losses, resource wastage, and time wastage. Project management isRead More

Every new day, a list of tasks awaits us – some more interesting than the others. Nevertheless, the importance of completing these tasks is undisputed especially if they build up on a daily level to help us meet our goals.Read More

According to PMI, in a recent study, 46% of surveyed organizations use or have used an Agile or hybrid Agile approach over the course of last 12 months. The Agile framework sets itself apart from the traditional methodologies due toRead More

Setting up a goal is the first step towards implementing an idea; whether it is related to personal ambitions or professional projects. It is important to be able to set goals that are not only easily met but also bearRead More

With more than 17,000 customers globally, Wrike has definitely made its mark as one of the top project management tools the Internet has to offer today. However, not all organizations are as complex and diverse with most being at theRead More

Software applications are a crucial part of every industry. Project management is no different. Especially when it comes to project planning and team coordination, online or on-prem project planning tools are a given for any project to take off. However,Read More

There was once a time when you worked as an ordinary member of a team, taking orders and working frantically to get the job done on time. Until one day, you were promoted to Manager and nothing was ever theRead More

Basecamp is one of the project management tools that provides its customers with a concise but focused set of features. With its growing number of subscribers, Basecamp seems to be gaining credibility and popularity with consumers. Its project management featuresRead More

When it comes to achieving daily tasks or targeting goals and aspirations – be it long-term or short-term, most of us are in a continuous effort of getting more done with the time we have. This constant competition with ourselvesRead More

Issues emerging in a project are not a bad thing. It’s when these issues are not reported and tracked on time, that’s when it’s a worrisome cause of concern for the management. Because minor issues when left unmonitored, begin toRead More

There is a myriad of tools available at our disposal. From application monitoring and Selenium testing to sequel databases, everything from a financial institution’s new payment management system to a product launch can be executed with the latest tech onRead More

Over the years, project managers have used multiple methodologies, frameworks, and approaches on various levels in organizations. From start-ups to multinationals, project management has found its way into every industry and organization type. One such framework is the Agile framework,Read More

As per convention, a custom dictionary defines Agile as the ability to move quickly. In the equally conventional world of IT & Project Management, Agile refers to a methodology that is based on continuous development and deployment. It promotes periodicRead More

With the number of project management tools overflowing the Internet and ruling the project management arena, Asana has made its mark as one of the must-have project management software for teams across the globe. Robust features, great interface and aRead More

The art of Project Management isn’t something that can be taught and learned mechanically out of human skill. No matter how many PM certifications or diplomas you acquire, you will always find room for improvement, for an experience that youRead More

More than ever before, the importance of effective team management, team bulding and team collaboration has reached an all-time high. The impact of accord or discord between team members as well as teams and management can be reflected in theRead More

Team collaboration has multiple territories. The territory of time tracking that entails project managers to track employee hours and monitor team accountability. Teams from various departments have varying patterns of functioning. For growing businesses, each day is a struggle. TeamsRead More

Gantt Charts. The two words that have recently been on a meteoric rise in the world of project management. Everybody is in search of Gantt Charts. Quora is full of scouting inquiries circling around “what is the best Gantt ChartRead More

There is no hard and fast set of rules regarding creative work, project management in a digital agency can be more complicated and may demand more sudden shifts in project plans This may be due to the customer’s changing preferencesRead More

A PMI study revealed that 86% of organizations use at least one form of risk management methods. I wouldn’t be surprised by these statistics, given that digital technology has become a permanent part of all organizations now, which only meansRead More

A few years ago, word on the block was: Jira is the jack-of-all-trades. Fast forward to 2019, Jira has still ranked as one of the top bug tracking and issue tracking software, and project management tools. According to Atlassian, Jira hasRead More

Running a startup is no piece of cake. There is a constant hammer of uncertainty that only adds to the already existing pressures of limited budget and scarce resources. Each week as the business of startups grow, so does theRead More

‘Time and tide waits for no man.’ The one axiom that will never cease to haunt us. Especially if you are a businessman, a project manager, an accountant or a freelancer, time is a commodity more precious than anything elseRead More

To keep up with the market demand, the fast-evolving scenarios of the digital business have placed mounting pressure on CIOs, to deliver equally fast software development. According to Gartner, growing number of IT organizations are opting for Agile development toRead More

Issue Management is a process of identifying, reporting and resolving all such issues and bugs that may otherwise impair the progress of a project. The process of managing issues, however, is not always a smooth ride. You have to ensureRead More

With rising competition to deliver early and efficiently, organizations are faced with frequent decisions on what is the best methodology to use for software development? The decision is not always an easy task. Is the project a customer-value added workRead More

For decades, Nokia had been the world’s largest mobile supplier. Until Apple swept in with iPhones in 2010 and took the throne from Nokia’s head. While Nokia still remained profitable, the competition was far from close. In years to follow,Read More

Every organization and business needs a good project management tool to make work more efficient and collaboration more effective. According to research by Capterra, a project management software is the most needed software by nearly half of the U.S. However,Read More

Micromanagement steps in when management starts getting involved more than usual. This happens when the manager tries to control every element of a work process, from inception to delivery. Monitoring progress is no sin, but being a control freak isRead More

In America, 55 million meetings are conducted on a weekly basis. Whereas the total number of meetings held annually in America, surpass well above a billion. That’s right, America meets a ton! That means more than a quarter of theRead More

Building cohesive teams that thrive on teamwork requires consistent effort on behalf of the management and the individual employees. Teams need guidance and a framework to help them navigate their ways through the professional thick and thin. In fact, 75%Read More

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) can be a difficult experience for an employee. After all, it takes ages to adapt to a company’s culture and environment. The new transition might bring in new culture, people and mindsets working under different leadership,Read More

By now, buzzwords like blockchain, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency have probably made it to your ears — and to your vocabulary. Blockchain technology looks promising, and can change the course of our lives and work patterns, between the overwhelming rates ofRead More

Like design, innovation, and IoT, customer experience (CX) is the new buzzword in business circles despite the absence of a clear, commonly-held definition. The 2017 Digital Marketing Trends Report by Econsultancy and Adobe found that customer experience was identified byRead More

Within a short span of time, Agile frameworks have proven their worth in the field of project management. Termed as the best-kept management secret on the planet by Steve Denning, the director of the Scrum Alliance, Agile projects are foundRead More

The inception, design, and creation of a new product can be exhilarating and equally stressful at the same time. A great deal of hard work, money, and resources are utilized in the attempt to create the perfect product. But theRead More

Project management has come a long way. After a continuous journey of trials and errors, it has evolved into frameworks, best practices, and well-made instruments. We’re excited to announce nTask for Android and iOS phones. Among the numerous tools outRead More

According to research, the top three requirements project managers look for in a software are reliability, ease of use and ease of integration. And rightly so. Project managers need reliable tools that make project management not only easier but alsoRead More

It shouldn’t come as a surprise when we find ourselves disagreeing with each other. The world is multifaceted and complex — just when you think you know everything, you find out there’s still more out there to comprehend. This is why weRead More

Team meetings are significant and inevitable. They ensure the team’s projects are on time and on track and that everyone is on the same page. Team meetings make clear that everyone is working toward the same goal. However, statistics showRead More

When you think of feedback learning at work, those yearly assessment and feedback forms flash across your mind. Although these annual performance reviews are helpful, it can also be helpful for managers to look beyond them. Employees want their workRead More

Meetings are an intrinsic part of professional life. Meetings provide employees the opportunity to share ideas, network, improve their understanding of each other, and update employees and management alike on new developments. However, when meetings are unplanned, they disrupt theRead More

The largest living generation in the US – millennials – amounted to roughly 33% of the U.S. workforce in 2015. This group grew up in a rapidly changing technological environment, which made their perceptions and priorities different from those ofRead More

Quality assurance (QA) not only confirms the quality of your software but also ensure smooth business operations. Effective quality assurance allows businesses to begin to trust your name as a symbol of quality and recommend your products to others. ImagineRead More

Customer experience is critical today. Gone are the days when people spent hours on the phone, waiting for a customer service representative to come to their aid. With the advent of technology, more and more people are turning to theRead More

We are super excited to announce that now you can also integrate nTask with Slack, the powerful team messaging tool that makes work more productive through conversations and file exchange. nTask and Slack put together give you added flexibility inRead More

With the world rapidly shifting its focus from physical presence to virtual identification, work processes and experiences have altered their course in a significant way. In fact, most new startups and small businesses operate entirely online without any physical presence.Read More

Collaboration is a critical component for project success. Now that teams often consist of many individuals in different time zones, effective teamwork and the ability to collaborate effectively is one of the most necessary skills for project success. Here areRead More

Disagreements are an inherent part of working on a team. Teamwork is all about bringing versatility together and making the most of our differences. Recently, frameworks in project management have actually begun to emphasize cross-functionality, which is the process ofRead More

We are so excited to share with you the all-new nTask, an online task management tool, designed and created not just for project managers but everyone. According to a research, two-thirds of companies are communicating with clients using a projectRead More