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Peopleware: 10 Minute Book Summary

Can software engineering woes be solved by focusing on people, not tech? This book summary of “Peopleware: Productive Projects and Teams” will help you decide for yourself!

Natalia Rossingol

Jul 15, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

How to Handle Overstaffing (Before It's Too Late)

When you have too many people and not enough work coming in - you've got a case of overstaffing! Here's what to do if you suspect overstaffing might be causing your business problems.

Q2 Roundup: Project Scenario Planning, History Logs, and more!

We've been so excited to release some of our most highly requested features this quarter. Scenario planning, project history logs, faster planner navigation - the list goes on!

Shannon Toe

Jul 13, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

What is a Bottleneck in Project Management?

Bottlenecks in project management are fairly common - but that doesn't mean they aren't disruptive. Our guide will help you spot project bottlenecks before they start to cost you.

The Phoenix Project: 10 Minute Summary

Is it possible for an IT team to transform their way of working, and save their company in the process? This summary of "The Phoenix Project" is going to take you through the key learnings from their experience.

All Hail Runn’s Newest Feature: Skills and Levels

Get the most out of the talent in your organization with our new feature, Skills and Levels!

The Culture Code: Summarized in 10 Minutes

What's the secret sauce that helps effective teams perform so well? That's the concept that Daniel Coyle wanted to explore in his book, "The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups”. Our summary will take you through the key points he discovered.

Natalia Rossingol

Jul 1, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

How to Calculate Overtime (Easy Formula)

Understanding how to calculate overtime is key to paying people fairly, but it's also essential for keeping an eye on labor costs. Does your team always end up working overtime to get their project work finished? If "yes", you may have a problem...

Mae Angeline

Jun 29, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

Here's How to Get Workload Distribution Right in Your Team

If some of your team members have a never-ending to-do list, while others are feeling bored and unchallenged, you might have a problem with workload distribution.

Mae Angeline

Jun 24, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

Why Do Projects Go Over Budget?

Project managers put a meticulous level of care into the financial side of project planning. But, if that's the case, why do projects go over budget? Well, in short, it's complicated!

Team Topologies Summary - A Faster Way to Making Your Teams Click

Start organizing your teams the right way with our summary of Team Topologies by Manuel Pais and Matthew Skelton.

Natalia Rossingol

Jun 23, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

How to Improve PMO Performance Before It's Too Late

Is your Project Management Office underperforming or under threat? Here are 8 ways to improve PMO performance before it flops.

Libby Marks

Jun 23, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

Employee Overload: What Is It & How Can You Avoid It?

Without people, our projects would go nowhere. That's why it's so important to avoid employee overload, find the right balance, and deliver your projects sustainably.

Mae Angeline

Jun 23, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

7 Steps to Setting up a Successful PMO

Want to establish a Project Management Office in your professional services business? Here’s how to set up a PMO for maximum success and ROI.

Libby Marks

Jun 23, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

Skills vs Competencies: What's What

Do you know the difference between skills and competencies? Here's how to tell them apart to improve your skills management process.

The One Thing: Book Summary in 10 Minutes

Sometimes the simplest approach is the most effective. In our summary of "The One Thing", we break down this classic book which argues that success is a matter of prioritizing radically and focusing intently.

Natalia Rossingol

Jun 20, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

PMO Best Practices: What Sets the Best PMOs From the Rest?

What do high-performing PMOs do differently from the rest? Discover actionable best practices from top PMOs delivering the biggest business impact.

Libby Marks

Jun 17, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

How Capacity Building Can Shock-Proof Your Organization

If you want your organization to be shock-proof and resilient, you need to start capacity building. Our advice will set you off in the right direction.

Mae Angeline

Jun 17, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

A 9/80 Work Schedule - The Pros & Cons

The 9/80 work schedule is a popular option for companies that want to give their employees more time off. Learn what it's all about and if it stands a chance in your business.

Natalia Rossingol

Jun 17, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

What is ERP Software & Why You Should Care

Demand for ERP software is surging. Discover everything you need to know about the benefits, features - and future - of enterprise resource planning software.

Libby Marks

Jun 15, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

What is a PMO? Project Management Office Explained

The Project Management Office is a common feature of high-performing project-based businesses. What exactly is a PMO and how does it improve business outcomes?

Managing a Growing Team? Do it Mindfully

Managing a growing team is of course exciting. But, if we're being honest, it is also a little daunting. Fortunately there are steps you can take to keep the situation calm and controlled.

Emily Weissang

Jun 14, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

How to Calculate Billable Utilization (and Why You Should)

If you're in the world of professional services and you don't yet understand how billable utilization works, let's turn that around right now. You'll be glad that you did.

Mae Angeline

Jun 11, 2022

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Project & Resource Management

What is Underutilization & How to Stop It in Its Tracks

What is underutilization, and why do we seek to avoid it? Well, we have some answers for you - and some key tips on how to stop underutilization in your organization.

Masooma Memon

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Peopleware: 10 Minute Book Summary

How to Handle Overstaffing (Before It's Too Late)

Q2 Roundup: Project Scenario Planning, History Logs, and more!

What is a Bottleneck in Project Management?

The Phoenix Project: 10 Minute Summary

All Hail Runn’s Newest Feature: Skills and Levels

The Culture Code: Summarized in 10 Minutes

How to Calculate Overtime (Easy Formula)

Here's How to Get Workload Distribution Right in Your Team

Why Do Projects Go Over Budget?

Team Topologies Summary - A Faster Way to Making Your Teams Click

How to Improve PMO Performance Before It's Too Late

Employee Overload: What Is It & How Can You Avoid It?

7 Steps to Setting up a Successful PMO

Skills vs Competencies: What's What

The One Thing: Book Summary in 10 Minutes

PMO Best Practices: What Sets the Best PMOs From the Rest?

How Capacity Building Can Shock-Proof Your Organization

A 9/80 Work Schedule - The Pros & Cons

What is ERP Software & Why You Should Care

What is a PMO? Project Management Office Explained

Managing a Growing Team? Do it Mindfully

How to Calculate Billable Utilization (and Why You Should)

What is Underutilization & How to Stop It in Its Tracks