With a wide variety of project management tools on the market users often get overwhelmed with having to choose just one. On the surface, they all seem similar, but to get the best value for your team you need to find the perfect fit. To make your decision easier, I am starting a series of posts comparing Eylean Board to other project management solutions. Read on to find out how they stack up and make…
Managing or working on a project really depends on the scale. Taking on a small effort usually means easy sailing. Tackling a more complex or large attempt is followed with frustration. While it is very little we can do about the outside factors, creating an integrated project environment can guarantee even the largest projects will feel like a small team operation. No matter if you work with many smaller projects all happening at once or…
Written by: Nadine Rochester A growing number of businesses are investing in design thinking training as part of their wider project management strategy; often motivated by a desire to create products or solutions that genuinely impress their customers. The good news is, this investment often leads to better business results, and improved customer satisfaction. Indeed, a number of highly successful companies have benefited from design thinking, from Apple to Airbnb. In this article, we take…
No matter how good we are at planning things out, for some reason or another we often have to complete work under a tight time limit. It brings stress and uneasiness in most teams and managing such projects can often be a challenge. While there are many ways to try and avoid these situations, once you’re in one, they will not help. This is why instead I want to discuss what can help you get…
Written by: Jilian Woods In the modern world a multi-generational team is a common occurrence. What distinguishes different generations and what can unite them? Young people tend to be more open-minded and this benefits them a lot as they are free to enter new stages and grasp new opportunities, while older employees are generally more experienced in their determined spheres. Corporate success is contingent upon the way these generations will cooperate in their shared workplace.…
Managing a project is no easy task, however having the right tool for the job makes the journey that much more comfortable. While most of you know Eylean as an Agile project management solution, in reality it is more than that. In our efforts to make your projects run smoothly, we have created an all around project management solution that serves various business needs. Read on to find out, just how can Eylean help you.…
Written by: Adrian Rubin There are several ways that technology has had an impact on project management. This means that the technology is going to make it a lot easier for you to do all the work that you need for managing the project. It is very important for the project managers to be up to date on the technology in order for them to do their job a lot more efficiently. Communication…
Written by: Tom Jager Without a doubt, employee learning and professional development are a critical part of a business strategy. The short shelf life of skills and a super competitive labor market make finding qualified candidates extremely easy and create significant skill shortages that companies have to deal with quickly and effectively to remain competitive. To stay ahead of the curve, businesses try to hold on onto their best talent and encourage them to learn new…
“Project managers function as bandleaders who pull together their players, each a specialist with individual score and internal rhythm. Under the leader’s direction, they all respond to the same beat.” – Leonard R. Sayles, American author & Professor Many people will have worked on projects in the workplace, but did you know that just 2.5% of companies manage to complete 100% of projects? 57% of projects fail because of a breakdown in communications – with…
Hiring any new team member is a tough job. You have to make sure the person not only has the skills to perform the tasks ahead, but also fits the company mentality and will get along with the current team. Therefore, when searching for a person to join you, it is important to know what you are looking for. Moreover, you should know what questions to ask in order to find out who they really…
