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The Manager’s Path: A Chapter-by-Chapter Summary

Get key takeaways and actionable tips from each chapter of "The Manager's Path", making it easy to apply the lessons learned to your own management style.

Natalia Rossingol

Dec 19, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

10 Managerial Roles, According to Mintzberg

Learn about the different managerial roles identified by renowned management theorist Henry Mintzberg, including interpersonal, informational, and decisional roles.

Runn Roundup 2022

Look back at some of our biggest updates of 2022 and see what’s in store for 2023!

Shannon Toe

Dec 13, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

How to Perform a Skills Gap Analysis in Your Organization

Want to make better upskilling and hiring decisions? A skills gap analysis will give you a baseline understanding of where your team is at - from there, smarter decisions await!

Masooma Memon

Dec 5, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

How to Manage Multiple Projects: 10+ Strategies That Work

Learn how to manage multiple projects simultaneously - for less stress, lower risk, and better project outcomes.

Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg: A 13-Minute Summary

Read why and how women can lean in instead of leaning back in a summary of a famous book by Facebook's COO - Sheryl Sandberg.

Natalia Rossingol

Dec 2, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

How to Make a Project Management Calendar (+ Tools)

Looking to create a project management calendar for a bunch of your projects to track milestones and delivery? Here's all you need to know to get started.

Iryna Viter

Dec 1, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

What is Professional Services Automation? The Beginner's Guide to PSA

In the past, professional services operations were managed using a combination of spreadsheets and email. Professional services automation (PSA) has turned that ship around.

Iryna Viter

Nov 28, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

The Ultimate Guide to Project Billing in Professional Services

How to improve project billing and invoice accuracy - to get paid in full, on time, every time.

Built to Last by Jim Collins: A 14-Minute Summary

What habits do visionary companies share to achieve success? Find out in our chapter-by-chapter summary of Built to Last by Jim Collins.

Natalia Rossingol

Nov 18, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

Crunch Time in Video Game Development - And How to Prevent It

As more gaming brands look to eliminate crunching, we’re exploring the causes and consequences of crunch time in games development and how to prevent it.

Libby Marks

Nov 17, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

A Speedy Guide to Successful Project Execution

Project execution: one of the most critical phases of a project, but one of the most difficult phases to manage. This guide will help you stay on track.

Mae Angeline

Nov 16, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

How to Create a Workload Schedule in 3 Simple Steps

Creating a workload schedule on your projects will help you balance any over- or underallocations. Here's an easy guide to doing it.

Shannon Toe

Nov 16, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

7 Practical Tips to Support Employee Wellbeing

How do you support employee wellbeing in a practical, effective way? There are many factors at play - but it's vital to action the right initiatives and bring meaningful benefits to your team.

Mae Angeline

Nov 15, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

Understanding Resource Smoothing: The Easiest Explanation

No resources, but the time is limited? Enter resource smoothing for on-time project delivery and even workloads.

Emotional Intelligence by Goleman: A 16-Minute Summary Part by Part

Learn how to become an emotionally intelligent leader in our summary of Daniel Goleman's iconic book "Emotional Intelligence."

Natalia Rossingol

Nov 14, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

How to Improve a Project Intake Process

A project intake process ensures new projects are a good fit for your strategic and financial objectives. Here’s what you need to know.

Libby Marks

Nov 11, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

The Importance of Billing Accuracy for Service Businesses

If you're in a service business, billing accuracy is one of those things that you need to get right - to save time, predict revenue, and make customers happy.

Iryna Viter

Nov 3, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

Change Management Best Practices: 11 Tips to Multiply Your Chances of Success

No one ever said that change was easy! But following change management best practices will give you the best shot at great results from your change initiative.

Masooma Memon

Nov 1, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

Change Management Examples to Inspire New Thinking In Your Organization

Don't approach the minefield of change management until you've studied the mistakes of others! Here are some change management examples to help guide and inspire you.

Masooma Memon

Nov 1, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

FAQ: Is Runn a Good Fit for Consulting Businesses?

Five key considerations for consulting firms pursuing higher revenue and sustainable growth - and how Runn supports those strategic objectives.

Libby Marks

Nov 1, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

Consulting Hours: Is Work-Life Balance Achievable?

Can consulting businesses achieve work-life balance for their employees? Are consulting hours all over the place? We tried to find out.

Libby Marks

Oct 31, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

8 Challenges Facing Consulting Post Pandemic

The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic led to a shift in traditional consulting models, which made consulting face new challenges and come up with new ideas.

Natalia Rossingol