21 Unique PMO Use Cases Prove Wrike's Versatility
PMOs have a tough job as they have to play both the roles of quarterback and air traffic controller in determining project priority, when work can begin, where to allocate resources, and reporting on the team and department’s work. They are the go-to person to ensure project charters capture all requirements and impacts to the
33 Selected Blogs About Innovation, Project Management and 2.0: Vote for the Best!
What project management blogs do you read? I’ve assembled a list of blogs that give me substantial food for thought when I write on innovations in project management. The list also includes blogs that serve as great sources of information about Enterprise 2.0, new management methodologies, leadership, motivation, as well as useful project management tips
Getting a Master's Degree in Project Management: To Do or Not To Do
If you run a Google search for "Master's Degree in Project Management" you will get over 3 million results for schools across the US and around the world. Granted, those results are not solely listings for schools offering programs, but still — scary. If you try to narrow down your search results by going to a
Ideal Project Management Software: Is There One?
I recently wrote an article for PMHut.com. The Project Management Hut is a very useful site for project managers and those who want to know more about this sphere. Articles on topics like traditional and innovative project management methodologies, what is client resource management system, project leadership, the history of project management and much more
PMP Certification? Use this List of Helpful PMBOK Guide Resources
Want to prepare yourself for a Project Management Professional certification (PMP certification) exam? First things first: PMBOK stands for "Project Management Body Of Knowledge." The definition of what PMBOK means, directly from the 1st (1996) Edition of the PMBOK Guide, is as follows: "all those topics, subject areas and intellectual process which are involved in
20 Questions for Project Governance Success (Infographic)
Whether you manage projects, programs, portfolios, project management offices (PMOs), or centers of excellence, you want to do all you can to ensure your projects are successful. You need not only good, but great project governance, which encompasses all of the processes, activities, and checks and balances necessary to ensure successful projects, programs, and portfolios. Check
Get Ahead Quickly: The Fast Forward MBA in Project Management (Book Review)
Now on its fifth edition, Verzuh’s book provides up-to-date information on change management best practices, real-life examples and case studies, plus details on current trends. It also offers guidance on how to engage stakeholders and apply Agile management techniques to your projects. Those looking to earn project management certification can benefit from this read, as the book gives ample preparation tips for PMI’s Project Management Professional exam.
Free Online Project Management Guide for New Project Managers
If you're taking your first steps as a project manager and feel like you're in way over your head with all the terms, acronyms, and best practices, we've put together something that can help. Today we launch our online Project Management Guide for Beginners. It's a complete guide that tackles project management fundamentals and addresses it
Master Wrike Analyze With Our New Certification
Wrike’s Customer Certification program is scalable training to help users get more familiar with Wrike’s features. Our newest certification, Report Mastery: Silver, is for users looking to master Wrike Analyze’s boards, widgets, and reporting insights.
The Ultimate Project Management Software Guide for Startups
Every day in the startup world is characterized by various tasks, from finances to client-facing work, building new products to administrative items, and more. There’s a lot of work to be done and a lot of hands in the pot trying to tackle each action item that pops up. Startups have a team-first mentality, where every
10 Free Online Training Resources for Adobe Creative Cloud
Whether you’re a novice designer or have years of experience under your belt, there’s always new shortcuts, features, and techniques to learn — especially when it comes to complex software like Adobe Creative Cloud. Sharpen your existing skills or learn the ins and outs of Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere, and the rest of Adobe’s suite
Making the Most of Virtual Project Management Courses
One of the biggest trends in project management in 2014 is the shift to virtual training. After all, online learning is often more time-efficient, allowing you to fit in coursework whenever you have free time and limiting the hours you need off work. They can be more cost-efficient by eliminating travel expenses. Some argue they're
Project Management Software Guide for Freelancers
In the world of freelancing, every day is different. When you’re working on several projects with a number of clients at once, it can be easy to lose track of your notes and client information. There are many responsibilities to juggle as a freelancer, such as client work and projects, contracts, invoices, emails, and other administrative
What Project Management Books Should You Read?
People often ask me to advise them on the best resources that will help them deepen their project management knowledge or start their own project management journey. One of Wrike’s clients recently asked me: “I’ve been given the green light to seek out any useful resources in the field of Project Management to further my
12 Useful Project Management Boards on Pinterest
If you love organization (and I know all you Wrikers do), then you'll probably enjoy Pinterest. Users organize cool images, articles, and more into boards of related information. Our recent "11 Ways to Use Social Media to find PM Resources" blog post tells you HOW to find great project management resources on the social media
20 Online Training Resources for Project Managers
What makes a great project manager? Experience? Communication skills? Planning prowess? Or is it the desire to constantly improve and develop new abilities? We’ve collected 20 online project management training resources for you to sharpen your skills, broaden your knowledge, collect PDUs, and earn notable certificates to advance your career. Take a look and be one
5 Tips for Forming Productivity Habits in Your Team (PMI Presentation Recap)
This May 2014, I talked about the formation of new habits at a dinner for the Project Management Institute (PMI), Sacramento Valley Chapter and then again during a live webinar for the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter. Specifically, I shared 5 concrete strategies for forming team productivity habits, while also delving into the behavioral and
Project Management Templates: #PMChat on PM Templates Discussion Recap
Learn from the experts in this recap of the recent Project Management Twitter chat hosted by @PMChat. Topics include: Whether project managers have a standard set of templates for each project Recommendations about what to include in project status updates What types of templates PMs use for each project Project Management Templates: #PMChat on PM Templates Discussion Summary View more lists
11 Ways To Use Social Media To Find Project Management Resources (or just about anything!)
The web is an amazing resource for education, research, and discovery - if you know where (and how) to look. Of course, running a search on Google (or your favorite search engine) is one option for finding resources on project management or any other topic you’re exploring. But “page 1” of any search results page