The latest News and Information on Project Management, Methodologies, Productivity and Tools.
Agency life can be incredibly rewarding and fulfilling, but that’s not to say that it doesn’t come with its fair share of challenges (there’s certainly no shortage of those!). From differentiating your agency from the competition to focusing on delivering for your client—rather than reaching for awards—there are a number of challenges many creative agencies face that are true across the board.
As a project manager, it’s essential to keep up with the latest trends and developments in your field. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the top project management blogs, packed with insightful tips and advice from industry experts. Whether you’re just starting in project management or you’re looking to take your career to the next level, these blogs will help you stay ahead of the curve. So without further ado, let’s get started!
Project management and scrum are two popular methodologies that can help you achieve success. But what are the key differences between a project manager and a scrum master? A project manager is like a coach. They plan and execute the game plan, keep track of progress, and make sure the team is working together cohesively. A scrum master is like a referee. They keep the game moving, help resolve conflicts, and make sure everyone is playing by the rules.
If anyone needed further convincing that the remote work revolution is here to stay, recent news out of the Philippines surely did the job. On the day the Government ordered the country’s outsourcing firms to report back to the office, industry leader Concentrix decided to let its employees keep working from home, despite losing PEZA tax incentives by doing so.
How can agencies leverage productivity to achieve profitability? While there certainly are already profitability perks to having a remote team (hello, office-related cost savings!), are there other ways that agencies can maximize the profitability benefits of WFH (work from home)? You betcha! The answer is process. We’re all familiar with the word process, and have likely thrown it around a few times in the workplace, but what exactly is it?
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Trello is a mainstay when it comes to managing any efforts with a Kanban methodology. Paired with clever automations, Trello is a charming way to keep on top of task management. This, however, is unfortunately where Trello’s benefits end.
When you’re about as old as the iPhone, you’re going to have a unique relationship with technology. Generation Z has just that. They know that this intuitive understanding of the most powerful digital tools is an incredible force for good. Gen Z—the moniker for the group of people born between 1997 and the early 2010s—understands the creator economy innately, how to start businesses on a smartphone, and how to scale those early successes. And they are only getting started.
