Category: nTask Blog

Since we preach so much about project management and productivity, there aren’t a lot of case studies going on. The weird thing is that this phenonmemon is common all over at different productivity blogs. However, we decided to dedictate thisRead More

We did an extensive analysis of various factors that influence waterfall project management. This helped us to simplify how nTask project management software can be used for solving such issues. Waterfall is a popular SDLC project management model. However, itRead More

We have received an awful lot of requests about extreme programming in waterfall – and that how one could benefit from it as a project manager. Just in case you didn’t know what extreme programming is, it is a formRead More

Leadership has a very broad scope when we talk about leadership styles examples. They are all very different in a sense that there is a wide varirty of these fellows ever since leadersup was incepted. There are over ten differentRead More

Productivity embodies a lot of things. Most of which come from self-motivation and dedication. If you want to know how to manage a remote team and increase productivity, this post might help you to become a better version of yourself.Read More

As fast as the digital world is changing, so are the jobs. The jobs that were in great demand a decade ago are almost non-existent now. This holds true for every industry, including project management. In order to lead theRead More

If I were to point out one of the most critical factors contributing to project success, it will probably be effective communication. It is evident from the statistics too; 59% of the US workers have stated communication to be theirRead More

PivotalTracker is an important component of any agile project management environment. I know this from experience because I work as an agile manager. In summation, if you are just getting your feet wet, this post will help you to avoidRead More

When it comes to tips to time management, I love how Jackson Brown Jr. put it all together. He said, “Don’t say you don’t have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were givenRead More

If you are working in an IT business, you are well aware of the crippling fear factor. It is often a reason behind why IT companies fail. Especially, if you are the team lead on a project with relatively highRead More

October 3, 1951 – When it comes to the prime example of why teamwork is important, I’d like to recall the remarkable “Shot Heard Around the World” incident. It was a historic moment when the benefits of working as aRead More

We often hear people throw in a famous catchphrase, ‘the bigger the better’ during a conversation, wherever they can. Now unless we’re talking about food here, the statement doesn’t really fit with everything – especially if it is modern productivityRead More

Although there is a spike in Google Trends for Best Mind Mapping App, I haven’t really seen the programs’ actual application on the internet — that is just my observation. It does not imply that mind mapping app is notRead More

A project manager (male or female) cannot expect to make his project a skyrocketing success without investing in the best project management tools. There are innumerable advantages associated with using a project management software for project delivery — one ofRead More

Video Source – ProjectManager.Com Since we have read numerous blogs on project management techniques, I still feel there is something lacking. “Project” and “Management” are two different derivatives. They embody a concept where two schools of thoughts work together toRead More

There are numerous complaints about project management software since the inception of the IT industry. Some of the complaints elicit the counter productivity factor of task management tools. I know that being an Agile project manager at nTask sounds likeRead More

Project management often reflects tangible results that managers crave. However, a lot of that success factor is riding on proper planning and execution. No matter how dynamic “project management” itself is, some of the changes to the core organization structureRead More

I have read numerous articles on ‘How to Manage a Project’ and ‘How to Become a Project Manager’. There were listicles too, but both of these areas are two separate schools of thought. Career-wise, project management, and a general managerRead More

In today’s digital age, it’s difficult to stay focused and avoid distractions. With so many different social media platforms and always having something extra to do, you’re bound to lose track. This has a direct impact on your productivity, whichRead More

If there’s one thing that determines success and failure, it’s the art of building a team and incorporating teamwork. There’s no denying to the power of working together. Teams that are built on the solid foundation of teamwork do wondersRead More

Productivity blogs & other related content gained infamy with the advent of the internet. Things were a little different several decades ago; the management formula was old; people truly believed in the “Just Do It” mantra. This concept was appliedRead More

As a project manager, if you are lacking behind deadlines, you should give the Pomodoro technique a shot. We are going to talk about the Pomodoro technique and see what the best Pomodoro Apps are this year. It is anRead More

Without a doubt, our minds are one of the most powerful things on Earth. The things that you grow up telling yourself will likely end up forming your personality in the long run. Which brings us to the two kindsRead More

They say managing virtual teams was a lot “easier” before the advent of the IT industry. As much as latter has helped increase productivity, managers often lament common managerial norms because of certain number of obstacles. Today, we interpret theRead More

Project Management certifications, or a certified professional are not essential to an organization’s core structure, but their involvement makes a difference in ten folds. From the 1960s to early 2000s, Agile Framework adoption was still in its infancy. Teams andRead More

Since its creation in 2011, Wunderlist has helped millions of people organize their ideas and execute them perfectly. In June 2015, however, Microsoft announced acquisition of your beloved app, eventually to be replaced by Microsoft To-Do. The transition is stillRead 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 work week: 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 intoRead 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 as one of the best to-do list apps for getting things done. One such popular tool isRead 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

Despite of project management and spreadsheet programs getting better by nearly every conceivable standard, Microsoft Excel is still a popular choice of many. Whether this popularity is owed to a simple spreadsheet platform with maximum customization, or that it letsRead 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 often interpretedRead 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

Regardless of where you stand in the organization hierarchy or personal accomplishments, this blog is for you. Here is a list of handpicked task management tips that you can work with today to accomplish your milestones without them getting theRead More

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

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. Sometimes it is okay to scour the internet for best todoist alternatives as handy alternatives. There areRead 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

Speaking of workers’ correlation with productive team building activities, Pepper is one of our prized asset. Lately that spark has been missing and her team members don’t seem to be in shape. Just in case you were wondering who PepperRead 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 free task management software, 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,Read 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 from the IT industry, Monday has made a mark as a great project management tool with over 10 years ofRead 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

In this blog, we bring forth some of the most productive things to do this year. However, all of these activities will not only kill time but will also prove to be very productive and fruitful to your professional andRead More

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

This time, we decided to do a roundup on the best project management software and apps of 2019 for Agile teams and how they make project management a smooth experience for you. When your project is poorly executed, it mightRead More

Every new day, a list of tasks awaits us. Some are 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 that goal is related to personal ambitions or professional projects, it always starts with an idea. It is important to set goals that not only meet theRead 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 provide customers with concise but focused features. With a growing number of subscribers, Basecamp is gaining credibility and popularity among consumers from all over the internet. Its project management features areRead 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 instantly. Sometimes it take sheer skill to develop a knack for project managers. It could take years to reach that level of expertise. No matter how manyRead 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. There is a territory of time tracking, which entails project managers to track employee hour. Teams from various departments have varying patterns of workflow. To cater to all forms of online team collaboration, we devisedRead 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