Get better at project &amp; resource management

Agency Resource Management 101

Resource management is key to agency productivity, profitability, and project outcomes. Here’s how - and why - to make it a priority.

Aug 29, 2022

8 Universal Client Management Skills That Go a Long Way

Discover the power skills in client management that make every relationship and project easier to manage - for better results, repeat custom, and revenue.

Dare to Lead: A Summary Part by Part

We all want to be leaders. But what does it take to be a good one? Learn how to lead from a place of compassion and empathy with a book summary of Dare to Lead by Brene Brown.

How the Team at Runn Makes Learning a Priority

Curiosity is the rule, not the exception! At Runn, we embrace self-directed learning - and in this post, we’ll explore how we do it.

Emily Weissang

Aug 24, 2022

What Successful Directors of Operations Do Differently

Do you aspire to become an outstanding Director of Operations? We've collected the success drivers from top performers, drawing from years of their experience.

Iryna Viter

Aug 23, 2022

How to Deal with Ad Hoc Projects: 5 Actionable Steps

Even the best project managers can get derailed by ad hoc projects 😔 Don’t let other people’s poor planning disrupt your best-laid plans. Here’s how to deal with ad hoc projects in practice.

Aug 22, 2022

5 Budget-Friendly Mavenlink Alternatives

Looking for an alternative to Mavenlink that fits the bill, but leaves you with a smaller bill? There are plenty of options! Let's go through the top budget-friendly Mavenlink alternatives.

Start Small with the Summary of Atomic Habits

Not sure how to change your habits or build new ones? We have the perfect book summary for you. In Atomic Habits, James Clear shows us how to build habits that stick.

The Checklist Manifesto Summary: 8 Lessons by Atul Gawande

To focus on the big picture, we need to remember small things in life. The summary of The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande will help you get it right.

Natalia Rossingol

Aug 16, 2022

Don't Confuse Scaling & Growing: Here's the Difference

Is your organization growing or scaling? Here's why you need to tell them apart.

Iryna Viter

Aug 15, 2022

Soft Booking Resources: All You Need to Know

The project hasn't been confirmed yet, but you need to book resources? Enter soft booking.

Thinking, Fast and Slow: a Ten Minute Summary

Required reading for anyone interested in how we think! In this summary of Thinking, Fast and Slow, we'll dive into the concepts that have made Daniel Kahneman's book an absolute classic of modern psychology.

Natalia Rossingol

Aug 11, 2022

How to Create a Resource Heatmap

A resource heatmap is often the quickest way to see who is available to work on a project. Create one today to optimize your resource planning process.

Aug 10, 2022

Project Assumptions: How to Stop Them from Tripping You Up

Do your project assumptions leave your project vulnerable to set-backs? Yes, they can do...if they aren't managed. Let's walk through how to do just that.

Aug 8, 2022

Outgrown Resource Guru? Consider 5 Advanced Alternatives

Frustrated by Resource Guru? Need more tools to keep your projects running smoothly? If you’re ready for a more advanced resource management tool, we’ve rounded up the best five Resource Guru alternatives.

Aug 4, 2022

Cost Breakdown Structure: How to Create a CBS in 5 Easy Steps

Need a precise view of financials before your project kicks off? A cost breakdown structure (CBS) lets you see exactly what you're dealing with.

Aug 2, 2022

8 Typical Project Post-Mortem Mistakes & How You Can Avoid Them

Many people dread doing a project post-mortem. But done well, they are great tool for future improvement. Here's how to avoid the mistakes that could derail your project post-mortems.

Get Every Dialogue Right with the Summary of Crucial Conversations

We've all had those awkward conversations that we wish we could forget. But it doesn't have to repeat. Learn how to have difficult, emotionally-charged conversations with our summary of Crucial Conversations.

Natalia Rossingol

Jul 28, 2022

The 5 Project Success Metrics that Matter

Quantitative metrics can help you get a clearer view of project health. So, let's take a look at the five key project success metrics that can help guide your plans.

Jul 28, 2022

How Do You Measure Operational Efficiency?

What is the best way to measure operational efficiency in a service-based business? Here are some operational efficiency metrics to get you started.

Jul 26, 2022

The Low-Down on Effective Project Management

We asked a range of industry insiders: what were their tips for effective project management? Here's the advice they shared. Get ready, this stuff is pure gold.

Masooma Memon

Jul 26, 2022

How Capability Building Can Future Proof Your Service Business

The more right capabilities an organization has, the better it can manage continuous change. Here's all you need to know about capability building to succeed.

Jul 26, 2022