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New Projects Page Header, Chat Reactions, Company Days Off

Hi everyone,Welcome to your monthly dose of ActiveCollab updates! Last time, we talked about the in-app Chat, the mobile app and announced a new project overview as well as additions to the Chat. That's precisely what we're presenting this month:New project overviewIn-app Chat improvementsMobile app ...

Recaps 2 min read

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Dealing With Cliques at Work

If you think that cliques are a thing of your past or your biggest high school nightmare, you couldn't be more wrong. According to some surveys, nearly 43% of employees form cliques, a tightly knit group of people who socialize inside and outside the office while excluding others.Even though many companies ...

Team Collaboration 4 min read

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Say Hello to Our in-App Chat!

For ActiveCollab, 2021 has been marked by two significant additions: the brand new mobile app and the built-in Chat app. We'd like to talk about the reasons behind its development as well as how it works in detail. Let's go!The why, the who & the whenVideo calls through one app, switch to another to ...

Product 3 min read

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In-app Chat Launched, Mobile App People Page

Hello everyone,Welcome to another edition of ActiveCollab recaps. Last month we talked about viewing Workload's past months, the in-app Chat, and the improvements made to the mobile app. Here's what we have on the menu this month:ChatMobile app improvementsWe'll also go through the August uptime and ...

Recaps 2 min read

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Implementation plan - path to execution

An implementation plan plays a significant role in developing and executing ideas, methodologies, or projects for businesses and organizations. According to some research, companies with an implementation and execution plan experienced 70% greater returns than those without one.So, whether you are starting ...

Project Management 4 min read

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S-Curve in Project Management

S–Curve is one of the essential elements of project management, and it's used to track the general progress or a project's progress. Usually, S-Curve will measure work progress, make cash flow estimates, and evaluate performance.One of the reasons industries use S-Curve is its ability to showcase real-time ...

Project Management 4 min read

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Types of Scrum Meetings and Their Purpose

Successful project management and communication are two inseparable elements. So, whether you are running a waterfall or agile project, meetings are a vital component of project management.The agile methodology goes one step further by making scrum and agile meetings parts of its existing framework ...

Project Management 4 min read

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Past Workload, Attachment UI Improvements, In-app Chat EAP

Hi everyone,We hope you're enjoying the summer days and that you're ready for another recap of ActiveCollab updates. Last month we had the pleasure of announcing the new mobile app. This month, we'll be talking about:WorkloadAttachmentsChat Early Access ProgramMobile app improvementsWorkload in the pastWorkload ...

Recaps 2 min read

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Project Management Artifacts

Proper documenting of objectives and deliverables in the form of artifacts leads to project success. Considering the wide range of artifacts available, we need to understand their differences and how their change affects our management plan. Project management software serves as a digital platform to ...

Project Management 4 min read

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Optimal Size of a Scrum Team

A typical scrum team needs to have the necessary skills to carry out tasks efficiently while taking care of product quality and productivity. Whether you are working in a small startup or a large company, you are more likely to come to a point when you have too many members in one team.That's why identifying ...

Project Management 4 min read

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Definition of Done vs. Acceptance Criteria

One of the common questions among many scrum teams is the difference between the definition of done and acceptance criteria and how they affect user stories. While acceptance criteria relate more to software development, the definition of done is unique to scrum.People tend to mix these two terms, but ...

Project Management 4 min read

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Estimation Techniques in Scrum

Estimation is quite challenging to master, but a crucial part of the Agile methodology. As a business owner or manager, it’s your responsibility to estimate the work and plan ahead. But not everyone is good at it, so we try to make estimates because they help us shape the rough idea of what the future ...

Project Management 4 min read