How to avoid Task Dependencies from going Wrong in 7 Easy Steps
Benjamin Franklin understood that time is the most precious resource when managing a project. That’s probably because he knows a thing or two about deadlines. He famously said: “You may delay, but time will not.” His project? Get the Declaration of Independence signed before the English set foot on the American shores. If there ever […]
How to Start an Overwhelming Project?
Have you ever been asked what your favorite part of being a project manager is? We’re guessing that you’ll answer that no two projects are the same. The people involved in your project change all the time. You constantly learn new things and everything has its ups and downs. I think it’s fair to say that […]
Top Tips to Improve your Marketing Project Management
As much as we hate to say it, thе mаrkеting induѕtrу is notorious for being cut throat, аnd ѕuссеѕѕ iѕ hard-earned. Standing out in a world that is rapidly changing is difficult for anybody. Competing with multinational competitors that have bottomless budgets means we need to be smarter. Clients think they know what they want… until they change their minds. It’s fair to say […]
How to manage Scope Creep in Project Management
Scope Creep is the stuff Project Management nightmares are made of. Project Managers don’t like scope creep because it makes the project and everything that goes with it (budget, resources, client expectations, timeline, etc.) utterly unpredictable. What is Scope Creep? PMI defines scope creep as ‘Adding additional features or functions of a new product, requirements, or work that is not […]
Working from Home at ProWorkflow-Jono’s Story
We’re a few weeks into the lockdown in New Zealand and in some ways not much has changed for me. I already worked from home 3 days a week, my team is still continuing to develop the product and support our customers just like we always have. However, in other ways, everything has changed, the […]
5 Things About Project Management Your Boss Wants you to Know
Project management is all about process, timelines, and collaborative work to achieve objectives. While time and your budget are usually the front-runners to index performance, every organisation will have its nuances. Meet these KPI’s, and your boss shouldn’t be complaining. However, as you’ll know, meeting the minimum and impressing your boss are two different things. […]
7 Things that Help in Times of Anxiety.
If you are experiencing anxiety, stress, fear and worry, you’re not alone. It’s a very natural response to the global pandemic. Even people with a high stress threshold and excellent coping techniques need to step up their game at the moment.
5 Reasons why Tracking Time can save Money
Tracking time is considered a tedious job by many. But it’s an important one. As a matter of fact, it’s a lot more important than most people realize, and not just for the reasons you think it is. Knowing how many hours each person spends on a task (whether or not it is billable) is the magical tool to […]
Tips for Remote Work during the Corona Virus Outbreak
Remote work has been a topic of discussion for a myriad of reasons. In the past there have been good arguments pro and con the idea. The arrival of COVID-19 is changing the whole debate.
Why are Gantt Charts so popular?
Working a complex project is not an easy undertaking. Budgets are tight, timelines are squeezed. And then there are the stakeholders goals and expectations that need to be met. It’s crystal clear that there’s no way you can afford to drop the ball. A complex project always means that every tiny task depends on something else. It doesn’t take […]
