There's a reason why project managers brood skepticism when you tell them you expect every step of your original project plan to be completed on time and within budget. Even if you follow all of the essential project management best practices, there's still the potential of something going off track. Projects are tough to finish and the PMI Pulse of the Profession survey highlights this challenge.
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Are your sales reps on track to meet sales goals? What led to a bad quarter, and how can you fix it? Do you have enough prospects in your sales funnel? Answering these questions without accurate data is impossible—this is where sales reports come in. They detail all sales activities and offer key insights, helping sales managers plan ahead and build sales strategies. But the way sales leaders create their reports matters.
In a perfect sales world, there would be enough time and resources to give a relaxed, in-person sales presentation to every single prospect. There’d be coffee and bagels, and you’d have the chance to lay out every detail of your company and products. Unfortunately, that’s rarely the case. Because time and resources are scarce—and you may be reaching out to hundreds of prospects in a short amount of time—a solid sell sheet is a must.
The number of people working remotely has spiked over the last few years. But, although business may be conducted in different physical locations, the fundamentals of good employee management remain the same. Managers need to find more effective ways to help virtual employees who consistently fail to perform. And one of the best strategies is to use a performance improvement plan (PIP).
Why do projects fail? If only there was a simple answer. Even with the best intentions and a highly motivated team, every experienced project manager knows that any number of unforeseen problems and challenges can derail even the best-laid projects. According to a UK-wide survey, 31% of business projects fail at an estimated overall cost of £250 billion to the UK economy. Why?
Remote work offers numerous benefits to both employers and employees. Increased productivity, improved work-life, and enhanced inclusivity are just a few of the many advantages remote work brings to the table. But, on the flip side, there are many challenges of working remotely. According to the data from Statista, 47% of remote workers found collaborating with clients or colleagues, the biggest challenge. And 29% of remote employees rated motivation as the biggest roadblock.
From project planning and development to reporting and testing, task management involves a lot of work. And that’s why you should track time for each of these processes. Task management time tracking not only helps monitor various workflows but allows you to identify bottlenecks and opportunities. In this article, we’ll cover why task management time tracking is important and highlight the six best time tracking tools for your task management activities.
If you’re looking for an efficient way to record employee work hours or track billable hours, a timesheet manager may be the answer. Unfortunately, traditional timesheet methods like spreadsheets are outdated and often inaccurate. Fortunately, there’s a better alternative to manual timesheets — timesheet management software. In this article, we’ll explain what a timesheet manager tool is and explore its seven must-have features.
