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Last updated on 28th November 2023 In this article we’re going to take a good look at employee engagement, answering questions like “What is employee engagement?” and “How can employee engagement be improved?” According to our 2022 Employee Engagement survey, 15% of...

Last updated on 28th November 2023 In this article we’re going to take a look at the 11 best productivity apps in 2023. We’ve created a definitive list of apps that target different areas of work and life so you can be as productive as possible, this year and beyond! ...

Last updated 27th November 2023 If the year 2020 taught us anything, it’s that - at the risk of stating the obvious - pandemics are terrible!  However, one of the best things about humans is our ability to adapt to change. A lot of industries had to innovate and...

Last updated on 27th November 2023 In this article we’re going to cover everything hybrid working – from what it is, to the pros and cons, and how you can make it work for your business (if you choose to!) A recent McKinsey & Company study...

Last updated on 27th November 2023 When you’re managing your own projects, you might be able to scrape by with calendar reminders and strategically placed post-it notes, but when you have other people to consider it becomes more difficult.  Project management for...

Last updated on 27th November 2023 In this article we’re going to explain everything you need to know about release management (sometimes called deployment management). With Project.co release management keeps us in order. We get feedback from users, plan out how we...

Last updated on 27th November 2023 Project failure: two words many of us spend our lives trying to avoid! Of course, the specific factors that cause a project to fail are basically too numerous to list. A key cause of project failure is a lack of project visibility: a...

Last updated on 24th November 2023 On the morning of 12th March 1928, a leak was discovered in the St. Francis Dam - built just two years earlier, about 40 miles northwest of Los Angeles in the San Francisquito Canyon. Later that day, the dam burst. More than twelve...

Last updated on 24th November 2023 In this article we’re going to cover all of the steps required to implement a foolproof creative workflow process.  Even in creative fields - where more freedom is given to workers so they can come up with weird and wonderful...

Last updated on 24th November 2023 In 1999, Tony Hsieh was beginning a new role as CEO of Zappos, the online shoe and clothing retailer.  And, at Zappos, each and every new hire goes through the same four-week onboarding process - even the new CEO. During the...

Last updated 24th November 2023 Picture this: you’re in an unstructured meeting that seems to be dragging on forever. The conversation is jumping from one topic to another and it feels like no real progress is being made. No one knows what the goals of the meeting are...

Last updated on 24th November 2023 Trello is one of the most popular project management tools on the market, best known for its “Trello boards” that help users to visualise and manage their tasks.  But Trello isn’t for everyone - and if you’re looking for an...

Last updated 24th November 2023 In this article we’re going to explain and compare the 8 best productivity methods.  Productivity has become a bit of a buzzword in recent years, particularly with the shift to hybrid and remote working.  Despite fears that...

Last updated on 24th November 2023 Workload management is all about prioritising your tasks and using your time wisely. Easier said than done, right? But managing your workload is key to maintaining a healthy, productive lifestyle. Plus, it helps you to keep doing...

Last updated on 24th November 2023 To quote Robin Sharma, author of the 5am Club: “Productivity is less about what you do with your time, and more about how you run your mind.” We all know that successful people are the ones who get the most out of every day. So it’s...

Last updated on 24th November 2023 Do you often find yourself drowning in a sea of never-ending to-do lists, desperately trying to juggle multiple tasks at once? Well, fret no more because we've got the ultimate time management hack that will skyrocket your...

Last updated on 24th November 2023 Whether you’re developing a brand new product from scratch or you’re planning on adding a couple of updates to an existing product, project management is vital.  Great project management can be the fine line between finishing on...

Last updated on 23rd November 2023 看板 - Kanban. Japanese for billboard or sign. Toyota is the biggest passenger car manufacturer in the world - with annual revenues exceeding $200 billion. But, did you know that the reason behind Toyota’s massive success can be linked...

Last updated on 23rd November 2023 Deadlines. Deliverables. Communication. People. Project management sounds sterile and mechanical. When, in reality, it's like managing a living, breathing thing. And everyone and every business has ‘their way’ of managing their own...

Last updated on 23rd November 2023 People often refer to the two sides of the brain as very different creatures. The left-side is logical and analytical, while the right-side is creative and emotional.  As a designer, you probably think of yourself as more of a...

Last updated on 23rd November 2023 In this article we’re going to take a look at 19 of the best AI productivity tools in 2023.  AI, or at least the general public’s interest in AI, has EXPLODED in the past 12 months, as demonstrated by this Google Trends...

Last updated on 23rd November 2023 In the fast-paced world of business, one thing remains constant: the importance of solid client communication. It's not enough to offer great products or services anymore; you need to connect with your clients on a deeper level. It's...

Last updated on 23rd November 2023 In this article we’re going to learn all about team culture and, most importantly, find out how you can build an amazing team culture at your organisation. There are many benefits to having an amazing team culture. It can be expected...

Last edited on 23rd November 2023 It’s no secret that the gaming industry is both lucrative and competitive, with the top players (pun intended) constantly trying to outdo each other with every new generation of consoles. For Sony, their PlayStation 4 was so...

Last updated on 23rd November 2023 In the recent Disney documentary, Into the Unknown: Making Frozen 2 viewers got a chance to see just how much work really goes into these feature-length animations.  The team behind the movie was 800 people strong. According to...

Last updated on 23rd November 2023 In this article we’re going to take a look at 12 reasons why projects fail, and also some solutions so that you can fix these failures if you ever run across them. Or, ideally, prevent them from ever happening to your projects! ...

Last updated 23rd November 2023 In this article we’re going to show you how to track leads from marketing to sales in just 5 simple steps.  According to the LinkedIn State of Sales Report 2020, 94% of top performing salespeople called the leads they received from...

Last updated on 23rd November 2023 “The quality of your communication is the quality of your life.” Tony Robbins. ‘Communication’ has become one of those business buzzwords, but what does it really mean? The dictionary simply defines it as 'the imparting or exchanging...

Last updated on 23rd November 2023 In this article we’re going to take a look at 20 of the best release management tools in 2023. Having a reliable release management tool is vital if you’re constantly releasing new updates for your software.  And with customer...

Last updated on 23rd November 2023 Businesses work better when everyone pulls together in the same direction. Sounds obvious, doesn’t it? However, when departments get bogged down in what they’re doing, they can quickly forget the bigger picture.  But we're here...

Last updated on 23rd November 2023 Communication is the cornerstone of any successful relationship, whether it's with a co-worker, friend, or family member. But, let's face it, communication isn't always easy. We all have different communication styles, which can make...

Last updated on 23rd November 2023 Are you tired of staring at a blank page or whiteboard, trying to come up with the next big idea? Do you feel like you've hit a wall and can't seem to break through? Well, fear not, because brainstorming techniques are here to save...

Last updated on 23rd November 2023 Podcasting is all the rage these days. It seems like everyone has a podcast or wants to start one. But like any project, a successful podcast takes planning. Without a plan, your podcast could easily fall by the wayside. In this...

Last updated on 13th November 2023 In this article we’re going to take a look at 28 tips for managing remote teams. Before 2020, working remotely was relatively rare. And as covid restrictions have eased over the years, some businesses have returned to the office. But...

Last updated on 28th September 2023 In this article we’re going to take a look at how to create a project budget.  It’s absolutely vital that you create, and stick to, a realistic project budget. After all, budget overruns are cited by 55% of project managers as...

Last updated on 22nd September 2023 Nick Saban, considered one of the greatest college football coaches ever, said: “A good process gets good results.” And that’s something that definitely applies in business, as well as sport. A great process drives efficiency,...

Last updated on 22nd September 2023 What’s the best way to do incredible creative work? Is it to spend long hours sitting in front of a blank piece of paper waiting for divine inspiration before getting started? Or is it to hammer ideas out at a rate of knots,...

Last updated on 22nd September 2023 The American educator and diplomat, Kingsman Brewster Jr. once said: 'Incomprehensible jargon is the hallmark of a profession.’ And let’s be honest: project management, at times, is a classic example! Project management terms and...

Last updated on 21st September 2023 In this article we’re going to take a look at AI in project management to give you a complete guide. This will include things like the possible implications of AI in the workplace, and how project managers can best prepare for an...

Last updated on 21st September 2023 At the head of every successful project is a great leader. But not all great leaders are the same.  There are many different ways to lead a team. And different leaders have different traits that make their specific brand of...

Last updated on 21st September 2023 The world is more fast-paced and dynamic than ever before. And, as we continue to adapt to the new normal of remote work, endless video calls, and digital meetings, our productivity levels are being put to the test. Whether you're a...

Last updated on 20th September 2023 Picture this: you're in a meeting, ideas are flying, decisions are being made, and crucial information is being shared. Amidst the whirlwind of productivity, one question looms large - how do you ensure that none of these valuable...

Last updated on 20th September 2023 In 1965, a psychological researcher called Bruce Tuckman was focused on the theory of group dynamics.  At this time, he proposed four stages of team development that he believed necessary in order for a team to grow, tackle...

Last updated on 18th September 2023 General project management stats Does project management result in success? Projects that implement project management best practices are 2.5 times more successful. Is project portfolio management important? Yes, project portfolio...

Last updated on 13th September 2023 It's no secret that remote work has become the new normal. According to Buffer’s State of Remote Work 2023 report, 82% of people work from home, with the remaining 18% split between working in an office, a co-working space, or other...

Last updated on 13th September 2023 Setting goals is like laying the foundation for a successful career. Goals are the compass that guides us, the roadmap that charts our course, and the fuel that ignites our motivation. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just...

Last updated on 11th September 2023 Video is fast becoming the most popular way for brands to communicate with their customers. According to Wyzowl’s State of Video Marketing 2023 report, 91% of businesses now use video as a marketing tool, up from 61% in 2016. But...

Last updated on 11th September 2023 In this article we’re going to take a look at stretch goals.  What are they?  How do you set stretch goals?  What does a great stretch goal look like? All of these questions will be answered, and more!  Goal...