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Oct 17, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Long & Short of Project Cost Management

If you are in the business of delivering projects, then project cost management is critical to your success. Without a reliable cost estimate, you won't be able to anticipate how much money your project will require and how long it will take to complete.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Oct 16, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Beginner's Guide to Optimizing Operational Performance

A goal-focused attitude towards improving operational performance will lead you to better profits, happier clients, and engaged employees - here's how.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Oct 14, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Understanding Demand Management: A Guide

The next best thing to being able to predict the future! Keep standards high and clients happy by introducing demand management to your business.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Oct 10, 2024
Project & Resource Management

10+ Senior Resource Manager Interview Questions: What to Expect & How to Answer

Secured a senior resource manager interview? Here are 10 questions you might be asked – and how to handle them.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Oct 9, 2024
Project & Resource Management

7 Best Alternatives to Float for Resource Scheduling

As your organization grows, it might also outgrow Float. Here are some alternatives to cover the resource scheduling pains when Float no longer cuts it.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Oct 9, 2024
Project & Resource Management

12+ Resource Manager Interview Questions: What to Expect & How to Answer

Prepping for a resource manager interview? Here are 12+ questions you might be asked – and how to ace them.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Oct 8, 2024
Teamwork

3 Signals that Resource Managers & the C-Suite are Operating in Sync

Plus tips on how to increase alignment if they are not...

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Oct 7, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Creating a Workback Schedule - A Quick Guide

So you've been handed a project, but the only requirement is the due date? A workback schedule can help you flesh out the details.

Steven Male
Steven Male
Oct 1, 2024
Project & Resource Management

All You Need to Know About Billable Hours

The number of billable hours you record each month is a key metric for any service business. But it's also one of the most misunderstood aspects of working in professional services. What are billable hours? And how can you use them to your advantage?

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Sep 26, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Do’s & Don’ts of Resource Planning in Agile Organizations

Tasked with agile resource planning, but don't know where to start? Here are some tips for agile organizations.

Nicole Tiefensee
Nicole Tiefensee
Sep 26, 2024
Teamwork

What is Organizational Knowledge?

Every organization has a unique wealth of knowledge - they just might not know how to use it. Here's how to make the most of your organizational knowledge.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Sep 25, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Measure Capacity vs Demand in Professional Service Businesses

You don't need psychic powers to see into the future! 🔮✨ Balancing capacity vs demand isn't as mysterious as it seems - here's why.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Sep 24, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Create a Workload Calendar

Take the guesswork out of workload planning. Demystify your team's workload by creating a workload calendar.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Sep 23, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Resource Capacity vs. Utilization: An Explainer

Having trouble understanding the difference between capacity vs. utilization? You're not alone. Let's dive into the definitions and shed some light on it!

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Sep 19, 2024
Teamwork

Managing a Cross-Functional Team? Here's Everything You Should Know

Building successful cross-functional teams is hard, but not impossible. Here's nearly everything you must know to manage an effective cross-functional team.

Tim Copeland
Tim Copeland
Sep 19, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Resource Allocation Strategy: From Planning to Execution

If your team is too big to fit around a couple of tables, it's probably big enough to need a resource allocation strategy. Here's why, and how to create one that serves your business.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Sep 18, 2024
Teamwork

12 Ways to Improve Employee Happiness (& No Free Pizza in Sight)

Want happier employees and the benefits that come with them? Forget foosball and free snacks… Here’s how to REALLY make your people happy

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Sep 17, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Difference Between Staffing & Scheduling

Often confused, staffing and scheduling are in fact different activities - but they do come hand in hand. Check our guide to see how they compliment each other.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Sep 16, 2024
Future of Work

The Blended Workforce: How Resource Managers Can Adapt

The implications of the blended workforce for resource management – expert insights and best practices.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Sep 11, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Employee Turnover: A Survival Guide

A high employee turnover ratio can negatively impact the company's overall performance. Learn how to keep it healthy in our guide.

Tim Copeland
Tim Copeland
Sep 11, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Agile Resource Management: Best Practices

Ready to build more flexible, adaptable, and engaged project teams? Here's how to introduce agile resource management to your projects.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Sep 9, 2024
Project & Resource Management

All You Need to Know About Resource Allocation in 2024

How you allocate your resources determines how profitable and successful your project-based business will be. Ace your resource allocation with our crash course.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Sep 9, 2024
Project & Resource Management

11 Best Resource Management Tools (Honestly Reviewed)

Resource management tools help you understand what's going on with your people and your projects. Discover the best resource management tools, honestly tested and reviewed.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Sep 5, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Create a Project Delivery Timeline

Keep all your ducks in a row! 🦆🦆🦆 Get everyone on the same page and primed to hit deadlines by creating a project delivery timeline.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Sep 4, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Earned Secrets from Our Webinars on Resource Management

Discover 10+ expert best practices to elevate your resource management practices.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Sep 2, 2024
Teamwork

How to Elevate Team Communication for Better Collaboration

You can't have positive, productive workplaces without solid team communication. But great communication won't happen by accident - it has to be intentional.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Aug 29, 2024
Teamwork

How to Deal with a Difficult Employee (+ Different Scenarios & Solutions)

Is thinking about how to deal with a difficult employee making you break out in a cold sweat? Take a deep breath...we're here to help you with this challenge.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Aug 28, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Securing the Future: Why Succession Planning is Important

Succession planning is key to business continuity. Are you ready to fill critical roles when people leave? If not, it’s time for a succession planning strategy.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Aug 27, 2024
Future of Work

The State of Professional Services: Statistics and Market Trends

This vast and dynamic sector is always shifting and changing. Understand the lay of the land with the latest statistics about professional services.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Aug 27, 2024
Teamwork

Set Yourself Up for Success with a Listening Tour

For a new manager, it can be tough to identify what changes your team would find most impactful. Engaging in a listening tour can help you find the right path!

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Aug 26, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is Revenue per Employee & How to Track It

Get a better picture of the financial health of your company by determining your revenue per employee.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Aug 20, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Make a Work Schedule to Know Who Does What

A work schedule is more than a Google Calendar. Here's how to make one to get the best visibility into who's doing what weekly, monthly, yearly.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Aug 20, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Staff Management: The Complete Guide

Discover the core principles of staff management and how to master them – for an engaged and productive workforce.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Aug 19, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Beginner's Guide to Workforce Optimization

A plain English guide to strategic workforce optimization – for higher productivity, efficiency, and engagement.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Aug 19, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Workforce Forecasting: Strategies, Tools & Challenges

Workforce forecasting is an important element of workforce management. Here are the basics that you need to know to get started.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Aug 15, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Build a Staff Schedule in 5 Easy Steps

Having a staff schedule in one central place is a great way to align the organization on where everyone's time is going. Here's how to build one.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Aug 15, 2024
Teamwork

Sweeten the Deal: 9 Tips to Help You Retain Talent in Your Business

Don't lose your MVPs to your competitors! Stay ahead of the crowd and make retaining talent a top priority for your business.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Aug 14, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Say We Are Short-Staffed Professionally

It's a difficult conversation - but it has to be had. Here's our advice on how to say "We are short-staffed" professionally.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Aug 12, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What Are the Best Workload Management Tools in 2024?

Looking for workload management tools that could do wonders for your team's productivity? Check our ultimate list.

Steven Male
Steven Male
Aug 12, 2024
Future of Work

Employee Retention Statistics: Key Stats Every Manager Should Know

How does your company fare when it comes to staff turnover? Employee retention statistics can help you understand the complex reasons why people leave jobs.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Aug 8, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Smarter, Not Harder: How to Create a Work Plan in 8 Simple Steps

Is your work plan a little too "back of the napkin"? Learn how to do proper work planning in our guide.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Aug 8, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How Can You Achieve Greater Forecasting Accuracy?

Higher forecasting accuracy will improve your operational efficiency, resource utilization, and project outcomes. Here’s how to ace it every time.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Aug 6, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is Staff Planning?

If you want to hire the right people, boost employee engagement, and maximize productivity - start with an understanding of what staff planning is.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Jul 31, 2024

Project Management vs. Resource Management: Getting the Facts Straight

Project management vs resource management: two names for the same thing - or fundamentally different practices? Dig into the facts, and decide for yourself.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Jul 30, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How Skill Mapping Can Benefit Your Organization (+ How to Get Started)

Bring your hidden talents out to play! Get a better understanding of your team's unique competencies with skills mapping.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Jul 29, 2024
Project & Resource Management

7 Powerful Benefits of Resource Scheduling

Create viable project plans, achieve accurate estimates, and make valuable revenue gains - all thanks to the benefits of resource scheduling.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Jul 25, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Vendor Management: A Guide to Building Strong Supplier Relationships

No organization is an island! In complex businesses, where service delivery depends on working with a network of third parties, vendor management is essential.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Jul 25, 2024
Project & Resource Management

From Hired to Inspired: How to Enable Internal Mobility

Everything you need to know to enable more internal mobility in your organization – for knowledge transfer, employee retention, and more.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jul 24, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is Resource Booking? An Explainer

Resource booking is about matching the right people to the right projects at the right time – to achieve productivity, profit, and positive outcomes.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jul 24, 2024
Future of Work

Workforce Ecosystems: A Step Towards the Future of Work?

Workforce ecosystems are on the rise but a third of businesses aren’t ready to manage them. Learn more about this growing trend and how to adapt successfully.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jul 23, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Stay Interviews: A Guide for Resource Managers

Are stay interviews the secret to retaining the best talent? Let's explore this method for creating open dialogue and constructive feedback.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Jul 22, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Unboxing the 14 Best Capacity Planning Tools (Free & Paid)

What are the top capacity planning tools for 2024/5? How can they improve productivity and performance? And what are the must-have features?

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Jul 18, 2024
Future of Work

Contingent Workforce Management Best Practices: 15+ Tips for Success

Are you hiring temporary workers to plug talent gaps and access expertise? Let's dive into the dos and don'ts of contingent workforce management.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jul 17, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Getting Work Allocation Right: The Beginner's Guide

Solving the challenges of work allocation puts you on the path to smooth project progress, happy teams, and high-quality deliverables.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Jul 16, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The (Better) Guide to Resource Utilization for Service Businesses

Learn why resource utilization is an important business metric and follow five easy steps to analyze and optimize your team's billable utilization.

Nicole Tiefensee
Nicole Tiefensee
Jul 16, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is Capacity Management & How to Do it

Capacity management is a delicate balancing act that has a very real impact on a businesses bottom line. Learn how to do it right in our ultimate guide.

Steven Male
Steven Male
Jul 16, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Build & Read a Utilization Report

Need to create a utilization report, but don't know where to start? Learn how to build utilization reports and group charts in our guide.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Jul 16, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Build & Read a Capacity Report

Want to understand capacity in your project-based business? Tasked with creating a capacity report but not sure how? Here’s what you need to know.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jul 15, 2024
Project & Resource Management

A Guide to Long-Term Resource Planning: Why, When & How

Slow and steady wins the race! Long-term resource planning is the key to a stable business that stands the test of time.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Jul 15, 2024
Project & Resource Management

6 Reasons Why Organizations Are Prioritizing Resource Management

Savvy organizations are prioritizing resource management - and reaping the benefits.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Jul 15, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is a Cost Benefit Analysis? (Explained in Plain English)

Forget the jargon - you’ll find everything you need to know about cost-benefit analysis here. Written for real people, not corporate robots! 🤖

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jul 10, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Right Person, Right Project, Right Time: The Importance of Resource Allocation

If you want to enjoy successful, profitable projects (and who doesn't?), you can't ignore the importance of resource allocation.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Jul 8, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Create a Resource Utilization Plan in 3 Easy Steps

Navigate the path to project success and business sustainability with a resource utilization plan - here's how.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Jul 5, 2024
Project & Resource Management

A Guide to the Contingent Workforce: Navigating the New Normal

Organizations are increasingly turning to contractors to staff their projects. So, if the contingent workforce is the new normal, what do we need to know?

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Jul 5, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is a Workforce Strategy & Why Your Organization Needs One

A comprehensive workforce strategy means that you'll always have the right mix of skills and experience available to staff your projects.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Jul 4, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What an Effective Resource Management Process Looks Like (A Complete Rundown)

How do you move from okay, to good, to great? Let's dive into what it takes to design and implement an effective resource management process.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Jul 2, 2024
Future of Work

Is an External Workforce the Future of Work?

More businesses than ever are turning to the external workforce as a flexible staffing solution, and it's revolutionizing the way they manage their projects.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Jun 27, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Workload Management: A Survival Guide

So much to do and so little time? Discover how to improve workload management practices in our recent guide.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jun 27, 2024
Teamwork

Unlocking Employee Engagement: How to Build a Thriving Workplace

How well do you understand employee engagement? Let's take a closer look at this complex topic - and how we can boost engagement.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Jun 27, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is Staff Allocation? (A Primer with Examples)

Sound staff allocation decisions are an essential step towards project success - it's all about getting the right people, in the right place, at the right time!

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Jun 25, 2024
Teamwork

11 Essential Leadership Skills & How to Develop Them

We've all worked with leaders who are good at what they do. But what leadership skills make the truly exceptional leaders stand out even among the best?

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Jun 25, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Improve Team Efficiency for a Happier, More Productive Workplace

A happy, cohesive team is bigger than the sum of its parts. That's why improving team efficiency is worth the time and effort.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Jun 24, 2024
Project & Resource Management

7 Best Resource Utilization Tools Reviewed

Sometimes, being spoilt for choice isn't actually beneficial! So, we're helping you navigate through the best resource utilization tools to make an informed decision.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Jun 20, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Difference Between Billable & Non-Billable Work

It's important to understand billable vs non-billable work, because time that's not billed is time for which the company does not receive revenue.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Jun 20, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is a Resource Manager? Roles, Responsibilities & How to Succeed

Effective resource management really can make or break a project-based business. That's why hiring a resource manager can be truly transformational. But what is a resource manager, and what can they bring to an organization?

Mae Angeline
Mae Angeline
Jun 19, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Manage Change When Introducing a New Resource Management Tool

Eager to reap the benefits of optimized resource management? You'll want to understand how to manage change when introducing your RM tool of choice.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Jun 18, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What is Capacity Utilization: Understanding Your Company's Potential

Sustainable profitability, unlocked. Understand how time and effort is being spent in your organization by measuring and managing capacity utilization.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Jun 18, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Achieving Better Profitability with Cost Control

Cost control is the hidden hero of business profitability, boosting growth, stability, and competitiveness. Here’s how to spend smart in your business.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jun 17, 2024
Project & Resource Management

11 Workforce Planning Tools of the Highest Caliber

There is an abundance of workforce planning tools out there, but which one is the most suitable for your industry? Discover in our roundup.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Jun 17, 2024
Project & Resource Management

7 Best-in-Class Resource Allocation Tools

Discover the benefits of resource allocation software, must-have features, how to pick the right tool for you - plus our top picks.

Shannon Toe
Shannon Toe
Jun 17, 2024
Project & Resource Management

5 Resource Tracking Tools You Can Try for Free

Don't be overwhelmed by the world of resource tracking software. Our guide will start you off in the right direction - and show you a few you can try right now, for free.

Mae Angeline
Mae Angeline
Jun 17, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Problem with 100% Capacity Utilization Rate

100% capacity utilization is ideal for businesses that want high burnout, involuntary turnover, and scathing Glassdoor reviews. Everyone else, read on.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jun 17, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Four Currencies of Resource Management

As organizations are trying to realize their teams' full capacity, they need to pay attention to four things.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Jun 17, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Resource Management ROI: Why it's Worth the Investment

You might be surprised at the impact a few optimizations can deliver. Whatever the size of your business, the ROI of resource management can be transformational.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jun 13, 2024
Teamwork

Understand & Improve Team Workload Management

Keeping team workloads balanced can feel a bit like herding cats. Luckily, there are tricks and tools you can use to improve team workload management.

Natalia Rossingol
Natalia Rossingol
Jun 12, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Create a Resource Plan for a Project in 5 Steps

If you want your projects to be successful, you need to get the right people lined up for the work. Make this possible by creating a resource plan: here's how.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Jun 10, 2024
Project & Resource Management

All About Financial Management of Projects

Start mastering project financial management today to avoid any budget overruns tomorrow.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Jun 10, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Understaffing - How to Deal With Too Much Work, Not Enough Staff

Work pressure high, staff thin? Your business might be understaffed. Here's how to deal with understaffing before it takes its toll on your operations.

Nicole Tiefensee
Nicole Tiefensee
Jun 10, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The 5 Essential Stages of the Resource Planning Process

All organizations have resources to manage; doing it well can be make-or-break. Let's walk through the stages of resource planning, to see where we can improve.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Jun 7, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Employee Realization Reporting Explained for Beginners

Employee realization reporting will tell you how well you’re converting allocated hours into bankable bucks. But how do you do it?

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
Jun 7, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Improve the Success Rate of IT Projects

IT projects are famously difficult to steer towards success, but have no fear: let's examine how to improve the success rate of your IT projects with our guide.

Masooma Memon
Masooma Memon
Jun 6, 2024
Project & Resource Management

The Beginner's Guide to Resource Scheduling

Want to bring the best out of your projects’ resources? Start improving your resource scheduling practices.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
Jun 6, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Skills Taxonomy: A Skills-Based Approach to Maximizing Talent

Understand the skills your organization needs to reach its full potential. A skills taxonomy will help you make sure you're always hiring for the right skills.

Hannah Taylor
Hannah Taylor
Jun 6, 2024
Project & Resource Management

What Can You Do to Elevate Employee Experience?

Want to make sure that your employee experience stands out for all the right reasons? Let's explore how you can create a stellar employee experience.

Emily Weissang
Emily Weissang
Jun 5, 2024
Project & Resource Management

12 Reasons Why Change Management Is Important

If you want to bring meaningful change to complex organizations, you need to understand why change management is so important (spoiler: it's your biggest ally).

Nicole Tiefensee
Nicole Tiefensee
Jun 4, 2024
Project & Resource Management

30-60-90: Fast-track to Success in Your First 90 Days as a Resource Manager

Everything you should do in your first three months as a newly appointed Resource Manager – goals and actions for immediate impact.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
May 30, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Build a Resource Management Function: A Comprehensive Guide

Here's how to set up a Resource Management Function – including building the business case, securing buy-in, establishing governance, embedding best practices.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
May 28, 2024
Project & Resource Management

Human Resource Planning Done Right: A Step-by-Step Guide

Human resource planning connects your people to business goals. We've outlined the reasons why it's so important to nail it in a service delivery business.

Iryna Viter
Iryna Viter
May 28, 2024
Project & Resource Management

13 Ways to Improve Cost Efficiency in Your Project Business

Cost efficiency is a fundamental part of any project business. You have to control project costs, spend less money than you make, and still delight your clients. Here are 13 ways project businesses can improve cost efficiency - for sustainable profit and growth.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks
May 28, 2024
Project & Resource Management

How to Improve Operational Efficiency: The Ultimate Guide for 2024

Operational efficiency reduces costs and increases profit margins. But it’s about more than just the money. Discover how to improve your operational efficiency for greater productivity, profitability, agility, sustainability, and satisfaction in your service-based business.

Libby Marks
Libby Marks