You’ve probably heard plenty of ‘best practice’ advice on the steps involved in creating a resource management plan. But when it comes down to doing it yourself, how often is resource smoothing part of the process?…
Written by Stuart McLachlan
Just 34% of project managers report completing projects “mostly or always” on time. So, most project managers are getting tripped up by project delays, which put a strain on everyone involved and also strain the bottom…
Written by Stuart McLachlan
The Avengers. AFC Richmond. Pawnee’s Parks and Recreation Department. Besides the fact that we’d love to join each one of these fictional groups, what else do these legendary teams have in common? Legendary leaders. Nick Fury…
Written by Stuart McLachlan
Oyster mushrooms start to grow when you shock them by moving them from a dark and dry room to a bright and humid one. Unexpectedness is part of the plan. Your projects and employees need a…
Written by Stuart McLachlan
A new “virus” is going around, and it’s highly contagious. “Quitagion,” as the New York Times recently termed it, persuades employees to quit their jobs because they see co-workers making a choice to live better—higher pay,…
Written by Stuart McLachlan
Unless you’ve been living under a rock since the COVID-19 pandemic started (#nojudgment), you’ve probably heard over and over that remote work is here to stay. Owl Labs found that 69% of U.S. respondents work remotely…
Written by Stuart McLachlan
Research shows the many benefits of visual decluttering – better focus, higher productivity, and greater mental well-being. The same benefits of organizing your home apply to organizing your work calendar. They are a visual representation of…
Written by Stuart McLachlan
The World Health Organization added “burnout” to the International Classification of Diseases in 2019. Categorized as an “occupational phenomena,” burnout significantly impacts employee wellbeing and the financial health of businesses, costing organizations between $120 to $190…
Written by Stuart McLachlan
When we think about project manager goals, our minds go to Goldilocks and the Three Bears (stay with us for a second). Just like the wandering child, PMs are always searching for the “just right” option.…
Written by Stuart McLachlan
The success of a project relies on how well a project manager handles different resource constraints. The most common examples of resource constraints are limits and risks related to resource availability and project costs, scope, and…
Written by Stuart McLachlan
The project management software market is booming, with an expected value of $9.8 billion by 2026. Most project managers forecast an increase in project volume and their responsibilities over the next few years. So, user-friendly digital…
Written by Stuart McLachlan
As a project manager, you know time is money. In fact, it’s nearly impossible to stay within budget if you miss multiple deadlines. Yet only about 34% of PMs say they regularly complete projects on time,…
Written by Stuart McLachlan
We do capacity planning all day, every day. Ever kept an eye on how much of your bank balance you’ve spent? Considered how many extracurricular activities you can fit in, based on your time and budget?…
Written by Kat Pattison
Humans love seeing a 100% score, whether on a test, a report card, or even a film rating. We equate it with complete success and accomplishment, no room spared. So, when it comes to your resource…
Written by Stuart McLachlan
As a project manager, you’ve probably had the iron triangle of project management drilled into your brain: balancing the budget, scope, and schedule of projects to make projects as high-quality as possible. That may sound simple…
Written by Stuart McLachlan