Get better at project &amp; 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

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

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.

Deep Work by Cal Newport: Book Summary in 10 Minutes

In a world full of shallow distractions, the ability to do focused "Deep Work" is a super power that can set you apart from the crowd. This summary will give you the essentials you need to start working deeply.

Never Split the Difference: Book Summary Chapter by Chapter

Want to become better at negotiation, but don't know where to start? Kick off with a summary of Chris Voss' best-selling book "Never Split the Difference." Learn the techniques from FBI and how to use them.

Jun 9, 2022

4 Common Human Resource Factors Affecting Project Management

Sometimes managing people is more difficult than managing projects. But taking into account human resource factors, you can succeed with both. Here are the most common ones.

Mae Angeline

Jun 3, 2022

Understanding the Top-Down Estimating Technique

When a company imposes a cost and/or duration on a project without a detailed cost analysis, we call that top-down estimating. Learn what it's all about and when to use it.

Steven Male

Jun 2, 2022

Evaluating the 9 Best Project Scheduling Tools

Looking for the best project scheduling tool? We've whittled the list down to nine, they are the cream of the crop.

Six Thinking Hats by Edward de Bono: Book Summary

Want to run better meetings and make faster decisions? Use the Six Thinking Hats method described by Edward de Bono in his iconic book that encourages critical thinking.

May 27, 2022

The Beginner's Guide to Project Resource Management

Want to improve project outcomes? Optimize your project resources. Here’s how to leverage project resource management to deliver better projects.

Libby Marks

May 24, 2022

Retainers Demystified

Are you a freelancer or professional services business and need advice on how to set-up a retainer agreement? Find out more about how retainers work and why they are great to generate predictable and stable revenue.

Masooma Memon

May 18, 2022

Grasp the Basics of Time Blocking & Boost Your Productivity

Get more done, be more productive, and feel like you're getting ahead of the game with time blocking.

Start With WHY by Simon Sinek: Book Summary

Don't have time to read Start With WHY by Simon Sinek? Here's a book summary part by part.

May 17, 2022

Calculating Project Duration: A Beginner Friendly Guide

Project managers estimate project duration because it gives them a sense of how long they have to get everything done. Learn how to do it in our beginner friendly guide.

Steven Male

May 12, 2022

Understanding the Bottom-Up Estimating Technique

Bottom-up estimating allows for greater accuracy than other methods. Here's what it's all about.

Shannon Toe

May 12, 2022

How to Do a Resource Analysis: A Step-by-Step Guide

To reach a specific objective, project managers carry out resource analysis. Here's all you need to know to start doing it.

Radical Candor: Book Summary

Radical Candor by Kim Scott is a must-read for any manager who wants to create an environment where people feel safe to speak their minds, get their jobs done, and feel respected.

May 4, 2022

Get Better at Earned Value Management (EVM) - A Complete Guide

Become an expert in earned value management, so you can identify and fix problems before they become disasters later on in the project lifecycle.

Nicole Tiefensee

May 2, 2022