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

5 Best Agency Time Tracking Software

Finding the right agency time tracking tool is crucial for maintaining productivity and profitability. But, with so many options available, it can be a bit overwhelming to evaluate what tool fits your agency’s specific tracking and reporting needs. So, in this guide, we’ll explore some of the best time tracking tools for digital, marketing, creative, and media agencies.

Understanding cost overrun + prevention techniques

Does it ever feel like there’s just too much project and not enough budget? (Does it ever not feel that way?) It’s not just you — only 34% of businesses report completing projects on budget half the time or better. In other words, most businesses (66% of them) go over budget on more than half the projects they complete. Project managers are constantly concerned with project planning, timelines, forecasting, and even risk management.

Financial wellness is key to unlocking employee productivity in 2024

In the constantly changing labor environment of 2024, under persistent economic uncertainty, a revolutionary change is beginning to emerge. Companies are reassessing conventional incentive schemes because they understand that increasing employee engagement and productivity requires more than just pay raises and bonuses.

Why workplace health benefits fail to boost employee happiness

Businesses spend more on various mental health benefits to create happier, healthier work environments. Enhancing employee well-being through virtual therapy sessions and mindfulness training aims to improve their sense of purpose and productivity. With one noteworthy exception, a new UK study indicates that the impact of these therapies may not be as great as anticipated. Let’s examine the results and consider how we may actually improve workplace well-being.

80% of women think hybrid work has provided greater job opportunities

A groundbreaking Ensono poll has highlighted a significant change in the IT sector’s work culture. The poll shows how hybrid work models are creating more inclusive and fair opportunities for women. The poll, which involved 1,500 full-time female professionals from several countries, including India, reveals the significant impact that flexible work arrangements may have in the technology industry. Let’s examine the results and consider the implications for women in technology going forward.

Top 10 Ways to Get More Insightful Ideas for Your Start-up Business

Are you ready for innovative strategies to help you brainstorm your next startup business? It can be frustrating coming up with ideas, so we compiled a list of the top 10 ways to get more insightful ideas for your startup business. These tips will help ensure your new venture has a competitive edge in the market – no matter what business you are planning!

New in Basecamp: Share Card Tables with anyone in the world

Card Tables help visualize tasks in a workflow, like bug fixes or design requests. Simply add a card and track its progress toward completion. Now it's possible to take that same Card Table and share it with people outside of your account! Turn on a public link and anyone with the link can view it without logging into Basecamp.

Agile vs. Scrum vs. Kanban: Which One To Use? And When

Agile vs. Scrum vs. Kanban is the most spoken about in the inner circle of project managers. However, these three are not entirely the same, nor are they completely different. All three concepts are handy for project managers, but how are they different from each other exactly? Let’s take a closer look at Agile, Scrum, and Kanban—uncovering how these tools optimize group performance and enhance project results.

Beat thrash for good: 4 organizational planning challenges and their solutions

Mobilizing an entire organization is hard. Processes often involve many stakeholders and workflows, while teams work in isolation with their own tools and collaboration methods. As a result, trying to execute your business plan can feel like turning a massive tanker ship—slow, clunky, and inefficient. But it doesn’t have to be that way. We’ve taken a deep dive into four common organizational planning challenges so you can arm yourself with the right solutions for each one.

How Asana uses Asana to streamline project intake processes

For Jana Beiswenger, Head of Business Program Management at Asana, work intake is hugely cross-functional. Her team focuses on business transformation—in other words, making Asana a more effective organization. To do that she needs to align teams around the right strategic programs and ensure Asana has enough resources to achieve business-critical goals. “My role is about creating the right focus holistically so we can execute as a team.