Project management is a risky business. Whether you’re launching a new product, migrating an IT server, or remodeling an operational process, project uncertainty contributes to 66% of projects failing (or partially failing) every year. Risk management...
Most people think of project milestones as just a great way to plan, monitor, and tick off key events in your project’s timeline — but they do so much more than that. According to a recent survey, 85% of project managers say they’re actively...
Whether it’s projects, products, or even whole companies, initiatives fail if they don’t properly address users’ needs. Fully understanding customer demand, the broader market, and the competitor landscape is vital to ensure you don’t fail - and...
Project management is all about efficiency. Yet, the unfortunate truth is that many organizations struggle with making the most of their teams’ skills and time — to the point where nearly 10% of every dollar spent is going to waste. But while...
While there’s no “perfect way” to lead a team, data shows that many leaders are still doing it wrong. A recent study by global leadership consulting firm DDI found that only 40% of companies believe they have great leaders, and only 32% trust...
Contrary to what most product teams have heard, annual planning isn’t just reserved for senior executives and finance teams. Instead, it’s a core part of the project and product management process. In fact, an annual product survey found that...
In the era of hybrid work, managing your productivity and mental well-being has never been more important. But while many people believe they get more work done away from the office, a recent study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found...
We live in a world of increasing pressure — to perform, to provide, and to be available. With remote working blurring the line between our work and personal lives, 26% of people say they expect to feel even more stressed in the future. Of course...
If you work in project management, your job isn’t done until your users are happy — but that isn’t always the case. Data from the Harvard Business Review shows that a meager 35% of projects worldwide are deemed successful by the people who build...
Ask a hundred project managers what one of their biggest sources of frustration is and at least half will tell you some variation of the same theme: resource allocation. Whether it’s people, raw materials, or cold hard cash, projects can’t function...