Project Management (page 8)

Managing projects is a tough gig. You need the right tools, mindset, and skillset. In this category, you’ll get articles on all of this.

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What Is a Business Report?

A business report communicates some important information affecting operations to some other party. Learn about these reports, how to write them, and more.

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What Is Reporting? A Definition, Common Tools, and More

Reporting workflows cover the work involved in creating, sharing, and using reports. Learn more about the discipline, the tools required, and more.

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Everything You Need To Know About Data Extraction

Heard about data extraction, but you’re not sure what it is? Here’s our breakdown of the practice, the main challenges, and some tools that make it all easier.

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6 Essential Project Management Reports (And 10 Tools You Can Use)

Project management reports help PMs keep stakeholders in the know. They can cover resource allocation, potential blockers, and more. Learn more about these essential reports and tools that can make them easier to build.

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.

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The Product Owner: Who They Are and What They Do

Product owner and product manager are one word apart, but how different are they in practice? Read on to learn about product owners and what they do.

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SDLC: Software Development Life Cycle Phases and Methodologies

SDLC can be an extremely useful tool for development leaders who need to organize and optimize their teams at a high-level. This post covers what SDLC is, its phases, possible methodologies, and tips for implementing it.

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Data Integration: What It Is and Why It Matters

For most people in your organization, data is as useful as it is difficult to use. With data integration, you can pull information from multiple sources and put it in one, easy-to-access place.

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Customer Lifetime Value: What It Is and How It’s Calculated

By calculating customer lifetime value, you can determine which customers bring more revenue and decide how you should focus your marketing and customer acquisition efforts.

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What is PMO? A Guide to the Project Management Office

As more and more companies recognize the importance of project managers, the popularity of the PMO — or project management office — is rising. According to research conducted by PM Solutions, the percentage of businesses with designated PMOs rose from 48% to 85% from 2000 to 2016.

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How To Create a RACI Chart: What Project Managers Need To Know

There’s one key factor that will determine the overall success of any project: assigning clear roles and responsibilities. A RACI chart is a simple and effective way to do just that.