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Lack of communication is one of the major complaints in project management. To be a successful project manager, you must be an excellent communicator. This type of skill is hardly ever perfect and requires continuous improvement.You can rely on communication skills to some extent, but incorrect methods ...
Project Management • • 4 min read
Hi everyone,Here's another monthly recap to update you on our latest developments. In February, we talked about new mention types (go check them out!) and Kanban improvements. This time, we'll go over browser notifications, task dependencies, and our integrated chat feature.Browser notificationsGo to ...
Recaps • • 2 min read
Implementing agile into the way you manage projects can significantly increase your chances of success. Unfortunately, many organizations and companies fail to adopt proper agile project management due to a lack of leadership and knowledge.Since there isn’t a full-proof method without bumps on the ...
Project Management • • 4 min read
Communication is essential for a productive business. Naturally, we're all busy people and don't always have time to respond to emails. Luckily, instant messaging is one way to always be up-to-date, and almost every company around the world uses these types of apps.On the other hand, email has been much ...
Team Collaboration • • 4 min read
Even though sprints and iterations have a lot in common and are often used interchangeably, there is a difference between them. Both terms are linked to scrum, a modern project management framework, and follow a specific timeframe during which planned work should be completed, but they're not the same.Sprints ...
Project Management • • 4 min read
It rarely happens that you have all the resources available to complete a project. Even if that's the case, any risk might take away that freedom during the project execution, and you could get stuck with fewer resources than you intentionally planned.If you possess the necessary recourses, you must ...
Project Management • • 4 min read
If you are involved in project management, the statement of work is something you are pretty much aware of. When composing an SOW, you can leave no room for mistakes because it covers all the future cooperation stages, and it's part of a legally binding agreement.Project managers understand the importance ...
Project Management • • 4 min read
I am Borja Gramage, responsible for organizational development and people at Arisnova. I am the second generation of a company present over 30 years.We are a Spanish company specialized in the development of control systems, automation, and custom software development since 1989. We make technological ...
Customer Stories • • 3 min read
People use apps in almost every aspect of their lives. Whether it's banking, weather, or a clock app, they offer us an easy way to get information. 95% of Americans own a cell phone, while an average American spends at least five hours a day on his mobile device.Even though smartphones are very popular ...
Project Management • • 4 min read
My name is Catherine, and I am a copywriter and translator at the Wunderlabel headquarters in Würzburg, Germany. We specialize in clothing labels and other types of branding materials that can be designed and ordered in our online shops by anyone, from avid crafters and upcoming designers to large enterprises.Our ...
Customer Stories • • 2 min read
Project managers are a vital part of any organizational structure, and they are in charge of tasks across every aspect of a business. They have to handle the budget, schedule meetings and work, manage people, among many other things.If we had to define a project manager's responsibilities in one sentence ...
Project Management • • 3 min read
Hello everyone, Welcome to another monthly recap! Last month, we announced two changes, and we're happy to let you know they've both been released!New mention typesFinally, you can mention and notify more people at once! There are several ways to do that.Type @team-name to mention the entire team. Only ...
Recaps • • 2 min read