In your haste to get started on a new project, you might be tempted to skip some of the formalities of introductions. Indeed, many people opt to forgo an initial project kickoff meeting, making a very costly mistake in the process. Imagine being sat around a table with your project’s stakeholders and being greeted with the terrifying realization that no one is getting what they expect from a project you have already started.

For some teams and companies, KPIs come with an infuriating paradox. The busier you are, the more important your KPIs become – but the less you look at them. Why is that? November and December are some of the busiest business months of the year. There’s Black Friday, the run up until Christmas, not to mention the squeeze created by extra holiday days.

When it comes to evaluating software solutions, it's best to hear from someone who's actually tried the product and provided honest feedback. In fact, according to a study from Google, 89% of B2B researchers use the internet during the B2B research process and over 90% of consumers will read online reviews as a trusted source of information. So here are some excerpts and links to many popular software review sites that share why Vivantio is rated best value by professionals just like you.

As a father of a 13-year-old boy, I've often marveled at how different we are when it comes to using technology. Call me old-fashioned, but my son has it good.

Both upskilling and reskilling help enterprises optimize talent management and put star performers on their best footing.

Check out how our newest feature, Manual Time Entries, works and how it helps you track work-related activities that aren’t computer-based.

Even now, lots of businesses first design their website to work on laptops and desktops. Afterwards, they will also make sure those same sites function well enough on phones and tablets, almost like an afterthought. Surprisingly, that's what most people mean when they discuss responsive website design. In an era when even Google has advocated for mobile-first development, such a cart-before-the-horse approach doesn't signal digital transformation leadership.

Reporting is one of the few tasks that touch every role and team in a business. Every single one of us owns, contributes to, or consumes reports—from project progress reports to budgets and everything in between. Because reporting is so ubiquitous, it tends to eat up a ton of resources. A recent Unito survey found that more than a third (37%) of workers spend at least three hours a week on reporting. That adds up quickly. At the same time, there’s no denying the impact of reporting.

October is our favorite month for many reasons — but the main reason is because it’s when we host Distributed, our annual virtual conference. This year, we explored how teams can deeply connect with one another, their work, and their sense of purpose — and got to learn about digital design sprints from Jake Knapp, how Deloitte powers innovation from the inside out, or how to spark team creativity with Columbia University’s Lance Weiler.

Avoid breaking promises and improve customer service with these three steps.