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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The inception, design, and creation of a new product launch is an exhilarating, but an equally stressful process. A great deal of hard work and resources are utilized in the attempt to create the perfect product. It is imperative toRead 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, amount to roughly 33% of the U.S. workforce. This group grew up in a rapidly changing technological environment, which made their perceptions and priorities different from those of Baby Boomers and GenerationRead More