Dashboards can be an easy way track key performance indicators by aggregating project information from multiple sources into one visual display. Here's how to select one that works for your company. Meerschaert and Carpel said visual simplicity and automatic updates are key features for dashboards. "If I can't [...]
Mavenlink offers easy-to-navigate project management software for collaboration and real-time visibility into project performance. Here's a quick introduction into setting up a project. 4. You will see your newly created Activity project view (Figure 3). This view includes the project name, various project views like Task Tracker, Gantt, Time and [...]
Effective strategic decisions are informed by access to relevant and timely data. Here are some tips on what to look for in a BI dashboard so you can get the most useful insights. "One glance provides everything teams need to know about the task at hand while delivering the in-the-moment [...]
There are tons of project management solutions out there and they're all slightly different. Here are some suggestions for solutions based on industry. The ability to work with different types of projects, visibility across multiple areas, collaboration, the easy to navigate and use interface, reporting functionality, and resource and project [...]
Change, within project teams and the company as a whole, is inevitable. Here are three ways to make things a little smoother. In the sphere of project management, change management is a complementary but separate discipline that involves the use of processes and tools to manage changes. Imagine executing a [...]
Trello allows groups to create visual, easy-to-navigate projects using boards to get an at-a-glance view into company initiatives and performance. Here's how to get started with it. 3. Next, you'll also have the option to create a team (2) and add members. This step can be done later through the [...]
Keeping company data secure can get tricky when collaborating with remote employees and contractors. Here's how AdRoll, a marketing platform provider, addressed that issue using a cloud-based service. Initially, internet performance was a problem for the company's off-site contractors. AdRoll required contractors to connect through virtual private network [...]
Working with geographically distributed teams is common, but managing these teams can create significant challenges that leaders need to address. Here are five key considerations. SEE: Remote access policy (Tech Pro Research) View Moira Alexander’s article as it’s published on Source link
Insufficient testing costs companies significant amounts of money, time, and ultimately customers. Recognizing and addressing the root cause can help teams take corrective action early and avoid losses. View Moira Alexander’s article as it’s published on Source link
Project managers have a wealth of knowledge and skills, but showcasing that information in a resume isn't easy. These pointers will help you highlight your most relevant strengths and achievements. In example B, she said, the line item is describing both the quantity and the scope of the skill set [...]
Project managers and project teams can make security a key part of every project with these best practices. Hickman also emphasized the need to continually evaluate the institution's overall security posture and ensure any necessary tools are available and are being used properly to counter potential threats. Using strong encryption [...]
Deciding who to invite to project meetings is an essential step in ensuring that the meetings are productive and reduce project costs. Here are six ways to help decide who should be on the list. SEE: Ebook: How to make meetings worthwhile (Tech Pro Research) View Moira Alexander’s article as [...]
