Dara Fontein

Dara is a writer and content creator based in Vancouver, British Columbia. When not playing around with words, Dara can be found updating her cat's Instagram account, wandering the aisles of home decor stores, and not hiking.
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8 Essential Product Management Tools

The right product management tool can streamline software development, facilitate project management, and more. Here are eight of the best.

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The 8 Best Options for Task Automation Software

Automation is the best way to shrink your to-do list to something you can actually manage. Here are eight options for doing that across all kinds of workflows.

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The 5 Best Zendesk Alternatives

Zendesk not helping you feel Zen? Here are some of the best Zendesk alternatives on the market, from HubSpot to Zoho Desk and Help Scout.

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How To Get Your Productivity Back With Time Blocking

Is your work day getting away from you? You can’t add more time to your day, but you can be more intentional about what you do with it. How? Time blocking.

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The 8 Best Zapier Alternatives for Teams of All Sizes

Zapier not giving your workflows the jolt they need? There are more than a few solutions out there that suit your needs, from free platforms to tools with dedicated two-way syncing integrations. Here’s the full list.

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How To Create a Project Budget (With a Template)

A project budget can communicate scope, track progress, and more. Here’s how you can build your own, with a template to get you started.

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What Is Lead Generation?

The term lead generation covers strategies for qualifying potential customers through marketing content, advertising, and other channels.

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The 6 Best Contact Management Software

Contact manager software can be the single source of truth you need when you’re looking for a prospect’s contact information. Learn about our six picks for best contact management software.

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10 Types of Reports (And What They’re For)

No matter your role, you’re probably involved in at least one report. Time to familiarize yourself with the different types of reports, from project health reports to external reports and more.

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The 17 Best Slack Apps

Slack is easily one of the most popular chat apps out there. But did you know you can get more out of it with the right app? Learn about apps for integrations, live chat, and more.

Critical Thinking Skills

The Project Manager’s Guide to Critical Thinking Skills

Learn why critical thinking skills are crucial for project managers, how to work your critical thinking muscles, and effective critical thinking techniques.