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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. 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
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
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
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
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
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
Each new day, a list of tasks awaits us. Some of them are more interesting than others. Nevertheless, the importance of completing these tasks is undisputed, especially if they build upon daily basis. Normally what happens is that we areRead 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
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
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 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
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
Every organization and business needs a free 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
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
By now, buzzwords like “project management with blockchain”, Bitcoin, and cryptocurrency have probably made it to your ears. Blockchain technology looks promising, and can change the course of our lives and work patterns. You might have heard of overwhelming BitcoinRead 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 implementation projects areRead 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
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 online team collaboration modules, work processes and experiences have altered their course in a significant way. In fact, most new startups and small businesses operate entirely online without anyRead More
Cross team 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.Read 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. In this article, we explore how to improve teamwork among employees. Recently, frameworks in project managementRead More
We are so excited to share with you the all-new nTask – Task management Software; a revamped tool for project managers. According to a research, two-thirds of all the companies from around the world are communicating with clients using aRead More
Between the internet, cell phones, and all sorts of other technology, business today is entirely different than it has been. Projects are bigger, results are faster (even for the competition), and the corresponding workload associated with a successful company isRead More
Even though the concept of agile project management is usually associated with software development projects, it offers the same value when managing non-software projects. The amazing thing about agile project management is that while it drives governance and discipline inRead More