by Peter Taylor All project managers are meant to be the masters of time, and yet it often feels like there is never enough time to get everything done: Meetings and follow up actions.Planning and recovery.Team building and leadership.Client and stakeholder interaction. The list is exceedingly long for any project manager, and then, bang, on top of all that yet another … [Read more...] about Guest post: How to save time when putting together project reports
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Best 5 Free Gantt Chart Templates for PowerPoint
The fastest way to create a Gantt chart and visualize project plans and progress is to use a pre-designed Gantt chart template. Period. Whenever I have to quickly generate a Gantt chart in PowerPoint for a project review or another upcoming executive meeting, I feel more relaxed knowing that I can count on a ready-made template with editable … [Read more...] about Best 5 Free Gantt Chart Templates for PowerPoint
Guest post: Why stakeholders regularly ignore your project reports – and how to fix that
by Peter Taylor The #1 way to improve the success probability of your project is to nail stakeholder buy-in - but how do you do that? The #1 way to nail stakeholder buy-in is to give them uncomplicated visual project updates so they actually understand your project – but how do you do that? To effectively communicate something requires all four of … [Read more...] about Guest post: Why stakeholders regularly ignore your project reports – and how to fix that
What Is a Timeline (with Examples and Templates)
Last updated: February 26, 2024 Embarking on any project, whether it's a business or personal initiative, requires careful planning and organization. Central to this process is the creation of a timeline - a visual roadmap that guides you through the various stages and milestones from start to finish. In this article, we delve into the concept of timelines, exploring … [Read more...] about What Is a Timeline (with Examples and Templates)
Top 5 balanced scorecard software
Last updated on March 11, 2024 To have a balanced view of their performance and assess their effectiveness, companies need to look at both financial and non-financial measures, along with their short- and long-term goals. One of the best ways to do this is by using a balanced scorecard (BSC), which needs to be regularly tracked with the help of an appropriate … [Read more...] about Top 5 balanced scorecard software