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The latest News and Information on Project Management, Methodologies, Productivity and Tools.

3 Keys to Building an Agency That Lasts w/ Matt Heinz

Just because you're a good baker, doesn't mean you can run a successful bakery. It's the same for agency life. You may be great at content marketing, branding, website development or building custom software, but none of that means you'll be great at all the things required to run an agency that delivers those services. It also doesn't mean you'll enjoy all the necessary elements of running an agency either.

What an a Business do to Improve its Productivity?

Effective time management is crucial for enhancing productivity and driving business growth. By mastering time management techniques, individuals and teams can accomplish more in less time, reduce stress, and improve overall work quality. Here are some key strategies to improve time management: Adopting these techniques can lead to a more disciplined approach to work, enabling businesses to achieve their objectives more effectively.

5 Steps to Fix Your Agency Sales Pipeline w/ Dev Basu

Do you have less in your agency's pipeline now than you did at this point last year? If so, you're probably not alone. But, what's even better? There's something you can do about it--something that doesn't require anything spammy or even overly salesy. You can leverage what Dev Basu calls The Dead Lead Reviver.

Effective prioritization in business for sustainable growth

Establishing priorities helps businesses manage the rough waters of multiple demands from the market and internal pressures. It’s the decisive element that can drive a business into chaotic inefficiency or drive it to new heights of success. Effective prioritization is not just advantageous, but crucial in the high-stakes game of corporate expansion.

Guide to waterfall methodology: Free template and examples

Waterfall project management is a sequential project management methodology that's divided into distinct phases. Each phase begins only after the previous phase is completed. This article explains the stages of the waterfall methodology and how it can help your team achieve their goals. Project managers have many different types of project management methodologies to choose from. There's Agile project management, Kanban project management, Scrum, and many more iterative processes that you can use.

The Best Time Keeping App for freelancers: A Comprehensive Guide

As a freelancer, you know that time is money. That’s why it’s crucial to find a Time Keeping App to help you stay on track and deliver your projects on time. There are different Time Keeping Apps available, but not all are created equal. We will give insight into the most popular Time Keeping Apps for freelancers so freelancers can choose which one is right for them.

Do Higher Wages Increase Productivity?

As employers strive to achieve high employee productivity, one strategy that often comes into play is wage increases. Wages affect employee productivity in several ways, but the most significant impact may be on worker motivation and satisfaction. Raising wages will likely make employees happy because they will see an increase in their take-home pay. They will also be more committed to their work because they will feel they are getting paid fairly for their efforts.

What is professional development? 5 types plus practical tips for team leaders

A lot is said about the disruptive potential of new technology like AI and remote working tools. As an organizational leader, this might have you focused on tech investments in 2024. That’s good. Keeping up with technology ensures your business can deliver what customers expect in terms of speed, service and scale. But there’s one thing you can’t afford to overlook in digital transformation: the importance of good people.

Nike CEO claims remote work hindered Nike's bold innovations

Approaches to innovation and teamwork are undergoing significant changes at Nike, with CEO John Donahoe at the helm of these efforts. The company is strategically altering how it fosters innovation and manages its personnel to better adapt to the evolving work landscape. This thorough analysis explores Nike’s strategic realignment and its potential impacts on future work trends, highlighting the influence of remote work environments on innovation.

Get Agency Employees to ACTUALLY Track Their Time w/ Deb Andrews

How can you get your team to track their time, let alone do it accurately? That's a question that we've heard so many times from agency leaders, and it's one that many struggle to answer effectively. Deb Andrews, Owner of Marketri, a successful marketing agency with nearly 20 years in business, says it all comes down to 4 P's that help you explain the WHY of time-tracking to your team.