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5 Reasons Why Projects Fail (And How To Prevent Them)

Need to know why projects fail? Sometimes it’s a lack of planning, sometimes it’s an inability to adapt to an evolving reality. Here are five of the top reasons why projects fail (and what you can do about them).

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What Is a Scalable Business? (And How You Can Build One)

If you’re building a business, you need to make sure it’s scalable. Otherwise it’ll struggle the moment you hit a speed bump. Here’s how you can build a scalable business, no matter what industry you’re in.

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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.

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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.

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5 Management Styles and Their Pros and Cons

How do you help your team get things done? Pick the right option from these management styles to be the leader your team deserves.

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How To Write a Progress Report (With a Free Template)

A progress report is how you let everyone else know what your team’s been up to. Learn more about what goes into writing a progress report and get a free template for writing your own.

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Scrum: A Definition and Some Pointers

Heard the word “Scrum” in a meeting and you’re not sure what it means? Or maybe you’re just curious about how it’s implemented? Find out what Scrum is, how it works, and just who the Scrum Master really is.

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What Is CRM Software and Which One Should You Use?

We’re way past the time of the Rolodex. So how do today’s teams keep track customer information? They use CRM software.

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KPIs: What They Are and Why You Need Them

How do you know that you’re hitting your goals? Sometimes, you need some kind of metric to track progress. That’s what KPIs are for.

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How To Optimize a Coordinated Development Workflow

Your developers need to collaborate closely with the rest of the organization to succeed. But when everyone’s in their own tool, that can be really difficult. Here’s how you can use Unito to optimize your coordinated development workflow, despite the tool differences.

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