Maggie Tully

Content Marketing Specialist

Maggie is Rodeo's Content Marketing Specialist. She’s your guide to all things project management, ranging from productivity tips to software tools. When she’s not writing about the latest industry trends, you can catch her trying new restaurants throughout New York City.

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Top 20 Teamwork Alternatives & Competitors in 2024

Top 20 Teamwork Alternatives & Competitors in 2024

In the era of hybrid work, using project management software is quickly evolving into a necessity to keep workflows moving. Here's a look at the 20 best Teamwork alternatives out there.

18 min | Maggie Tully

November 30, 2023

The 18 Best Scoro Alternatives to Consider in 2024

The 18 Best Scoro Alternatives to Consider in 2024

Since every company's workflows are different, Scoro might not meet your team's needs. Here's a look at the 18 best Scoro alternatives to consider.

18 min | Maggie Tully

November 8, 2023

Mastering Time Blocking: The Key to Efficient Time Management

Mastering Time Blocking: The Key to Efficient Time Management

Time is one of our most valuable assets, and yet very few people know how to manage their time efficiently. If you struggle with endless to-do lists, meetings, and procrastination, it might be time to...

15 min | Maggie Tully

September 6, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Onboarding Remote Employees [Free Checklist]

The Ultimate Guide to Onboarding Remote Employees [Free Checklist]

Onboarding remote employees can be quite complicated. We've created a handy remote employee onboarding checklist for you to ensure your process is thorough.

14 min | Maggie Tully

August 25, 2022

What is Project Communication Management? An In-Depth Guide

What is Project Communication Management? An In-Depth Guide

Effectively managing the flow of information during a project is critical. Here’s everything you need to know to develop and implement an effective project communication management plan.

9 min | Maggie Tully

September 26, 2022

10 Tips for Writing Effective Project Management Emails

10 Tips for Writing Effective Project Management Emails

Communication is at the heart of all successful projects. And oftentimes, emails are what teams use to stay connected with clients and stakeholders — and each other.

11 min | Maggie Tully

How to Choose Project Management Software in 2024

How to Choose Project Management Software in 2024

The search process for a new project management software tool can be tedious, long, and oftentimes, feels like a project in and of itself – especially without the right guidance.

15 min | Maggie Tully

12 Ways to Improve Team Accountability [Remote & Onsite]

12 Ways to Improve Team Accountability [Remote & Onsite]

Many teams struggle with team accountability, which can cause missed deadlines and poor performance. We've curated a list of 12 steps to take to improve your team's accountability.

9 min | Maggie Tully

September 1, 2022

What Does Project Management For Creatives Look Like?

What Does Project Management For Creatives Look Like?

Managing creatives comes with its own set of challenges. Although some pitfalls are out of your control as a project manager, you should still aim to minimize your risks as much as possible.

14 min | Maggie Tully

The 26 Key Project Management Skills for Success

The 26 Key Project Management Skills for Success

Project managers must have an array of skills to be successful. In this blog, we'll share everything you should know about the different skills you'll need.

16 min | Maggie Tully

November 23, 2022

Deadline Management: Proven Strategies to Keep Projects on Track

Deadline Management: Proven Strategies to Keep Projects on Track

Project management comes with a plethora of deadlines. And try as you might, it can be extremely difficult to get your team to meet every deadline. Luckily, deadline management can help.

8 min | Maggie Tully

December 1, 2022

What is Project Management? A 2024 View

What is Project Management? A 2024 View

Project management is a term that gets thrown around a lot these days, but few people actually understand what it is. In this blog, we'll explain everything you need to know.

20 min | Maggie Tully

November 16, 2023

Paymo Alternatives: Top Competitors for Effective Project Management

Paymo Alternatives: Top Competitors for Effective Project Management

If you’re currently using Paymo, you might already be familiar with its lacking invoicing and reporting capabilities. Let's take a look at the 16 best Paymo alternatives to try out instead.

19 min | Maggie Tully

December 4, 2023

nTask Alternatives: Your Comprehensive Guide to the Best Competitors

nTask Alternatives: Your Comprehensive Guide to the Best Competitors

There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to project management. In case nTask doesn't meet your needs, let's take a look at the 16 best alternatives in 2024.

19 min | Maggie Tully

November 29, 2023

20 Working From Home Best Practices in 2024

20 Working From Home Best Practices in 2024

Many people find it difficult to work remotely every day. Luckily, we've compiled the top 20 working from home best practices to help you strike the right work-life balance.

16 min | Maggie Tully

December 21, 2022

8 Steps to Track Project Budgets (and Maximize Profits)

8 Steps to Track Project Budgets (and Maximize Profits)

Budgeting can be a delicate balancing act. The best way to maximize your profitability is by investing time into a thoughtful budget estimate at the beginning of your project.

11 min | Maggie Tully

January 19, 2023

15 Best ProofHub Alternatives to Consider for 2024

15 Best ProofHub Alternatives to Consider for 2024

Not sure which alternative to ProofHub is best suited to your needs? We've curated a list of the 15 best options to try for 2024.

18 min | Maggie Tully

December 20, 2022

Top 20 ClickUp Alternatives to Try For 2024

Top 20 ClickUp Alternatives to Try For 2024

ClickUp is a popular project management software, but not everyone finds that it meets their needs. Here are the 20 best ClickUp alternatives to try in 2024.

23 min | Maggie Tully

December 19, 2022

Top 15 Project Time Tracking Tools for Agencies

Top 15 Project Time Tracking Tools for Agencies

Let’s face it – timesheets are an annoying hassle. If you're tired of bugging your team members to manually log their hours, then it’s time for your agency to implement a project time tracking tool.

16 min | Maggie Tully

Top 17 Bonsai Alternatives to Try Now

Top 17 Bonsai Alternatives to Try Now

Freelancers and small businesses have many project management software options. If you're in search of a Bonsai alternative, here's a complete list of the top 17 options to try now.

21 min | Maggie Tully

December 5, 2023

Top 22 Trello Alternatives for Project Management in 2024

Top 22 Trello Alternatives for Project Management in 2024

Trello is best known for its Kanban boards, but many find that its limited features aren't suited for robust project management. Here's our list of the top 22 Trello alternatives to try instead.

21 min | Maggie Tully

September 29, 2022

Project Management Checklist: 12 Steps for Project Success

Project Management Checklist: 12 Steps for Project Success

Project managers have a million different responsibilities in ensuring projects run smoothly. We've created a 12-step checklist to help you out.

10 min | Maggie Tully

September 30, 2022

16 Best HoneyBook Alternatives & Competitors for Projects

16 Best HoneyBook Alternatives & Competitors for Projects

HoneyBook's numerous features can make some users feel overwhelmed. This blog breaks down the top 16 HoneyBook alternatives that might be a better fit for your needs.

16 min | Maggie Tully

December 6, 2023

Do I Need a Project Budget Management Software?

Do I Need a Project Budget Management Software?

Let’s face it – overseeing a project budget is a hassle for project managers. Here's how a budget management software tool can help keep you organized.

10 min | Maggie Tully

October 14, 2022

The Ultimate Guide to Managing Projects Effectively

The Ultimate Guide to Managing Projects Effectively

Project management is a huge undertaking. You’ll need to follow certain processes, select the right methodology, and find the right project team. Here's everything you need to know.

24 min | Maggie Tully

October 21, 2022

12 Free Project Budget Templates

12 Free Project Budget Templates

Proper budgeting is absolutely essential in ensuring not only a project’s success, but also better margins. Here are 12 ready-to-use budgeting templates to help you allocate project resources.

10 min | Maggie Tully

October 27, 2022

Crafting a Persuasive Project Proposal: Key Techniques and Tips

Crafting a Persuasive Project Proposal: Key Techniques and Tips

How can you write persuasive project proposals that will help more projects get approved? In this blog, we'll break down everything you need to know.

13 min | Maggie Tully

November 11, 2022

Product Manager vs. Project Manager: Understanding the Differences

Product Manager vs. Project Manager: Understanding the Differences

Many people use the terms ‘project manager’ and ‘product manager’ interchangeably, but they're actually not the same thing. Allow us to break down the differences.

10 min | Maggie Tully

November 16, 2022

A Complete Guide to Project Controls

A Complete Guide to Project Controls

Projects very rarely go perfectly according to plan. Luckily, implementing project controls can help you deliver projects on time and within budget.

12 min | Maggie Tully

January 12, 2023

How to Create a Project Budget: A Detailed Step-by-Step Guide

How to Create a Project Budget: A Detailed Step-by-Step Guide

Budgeting can be a headache, as you need to gain stakeholder approval while also ensuring your team has enough resources. Let's take a look at how to build an effective budget.

14 min | Maggie Tully

January 17, 2023

Project Cost Management: Everything You Need to Know

Project Cost Management: Everything You Need to Know

Project cost management is a critical skill for project managers, but many struggle to get the hang of it. Here's all the info you need to correctly manage your project costs.

10 min | Maggie Tully

January 24, 2023

A Complete Guide to Marketing Project Management

A Complete Guide to Marketing Project Management

Marketing comes in many different forms with a plethora of different objectives and goals. Marketing project management can help teams deliver high-quality projects on time and under budget.

19 min | Maggie Tully

January 26, 2023

The 26 Best Marketing Project Management Software Tools

The 26 Best Marketing Project Management Software Tools

Implementing a marketing project management software tool can drastically improve your workflows. The question is, which one should you choose?

25 min | Maggie Tully

January 31, 2023

How to Create a Winning Marketing Project Plan

How to Create a Winning Marketing Project Plan

Marketing can be a large undertaking, but creating a marketing project plan can help your team deliver campaigns successfully.

13 min | Maggie Tully

February 2, 2023

How to Set Marketing OKRs in 10 Steps

How to Set Marketing OKRs in 10 Steps

OKRs are high-level and ambitious goals that push teams to achieve their full potential. Marketing teams can use OKRs to ensure their day-to-day activities are contributing to larger company goals.

12 min | Maggie Tully

February 8, 2023

How to Effectively Manage Marketing Campaigns

How to Effectively Manage Marketing Campaigns

Whether or not you realize it, you interact with marketing campaigns daily. Let's take a look at how you can effectively manage marketing campaigns of your own.

14 min | Maggie Tully

February 15, 2023

Marketing Management Tasks to Prioritize for Success

Marketing Management Tasks to Prioritize for Success

In this blog, we’ll walk you through what marketing management is, the tasks that should be on your to-do list, and some strategies to help you best prioritize them.

12 min | Maggie Tully

February 22, 2023

Tips to Write a Great Project Management Report

Tips to Write a Great Project Management Report

Project management reports are paramount for overseeing any successful project. Here are some tips on how to create them.

9 min | Maggie Tully

Strategic Planning: What it is & How to Improve it

Strategic Planning: What it is & How to Improve it

Having a strategic plan makes it easier to accelerate team performance, enhance communication, and empower employees, all while driving profitability and moving your organization forward.

12 min | Maggie Tully

Optimizing Project Resource Allocation: A Comprehensive Guide

Optimizing Project Resource Allocation: A Comprehensive Guide

With a clear resource allocation plan, you can avoid stretching your team too thin and ensure everyone has the resources they need to complete their tasks on time.

12 min | Maggie Tully

How to Track Project Expenses Effectively

How to Track Project Expenses Effectively

All projects involve numerous expenses, and failure to properly track what you’re spending your funds on can leave your project in turmoil. We got you covered with our guide and free templates.

9 min | Maggie Tully

How to Visualize Project Progress

How to Visualize Project Progress

What’s been completed and which tasks are still outstanding? If you’ve found yourself asking these questions during a project before, visual project management can help.

11 min | Maggie Tully

10 Proven Tips to Improve Your Project Cost Tracking Process

10 Proven Tips to Improve Your Project Cost Tracking Process

Ensuring that all of your costs are properly recorded can do wonders for keeping your budget under control. Implementing a project cost tracking process can help.

10 min | Maggie Tully

What is Project Progress Reporting?

What is Project Progress Reporting?

A project progress report showcases the work your team has already completed toward your project’s objectives – including updates on your project’s timeline, tasks, budget, and risks.

12 min | Maggie Tully

How to Measure Project Profitability Like an Expert

How to Measure Project Profitability Like an Expert

If a project won't be profitable, it's probably not worth taking on. Here's a look at how you can properly measure your profitability.

9 min | Maggie Tully

8 Tips to Maximize & Increase Project Profits

8 Tips to Maximize & Increase Project Profits

Sometimes increasing your project profitability requires a little assistance. Luckily, we’ve compiled these 8 tips to help you out.

9 min | Maggie Tully

Top 13 FunctionFox Alternatives to Consider For 2024

Top 13 FunctionFox Alternatives to Consider For 2024

FunctionFox is focused on providing timesheet and project management software for creative professionals. But between its tricky time tracking and lacking reporting, it might not meet your needs.

17 min | Maggie Tully

December 27, 2023

11 Capacity Planning Tools to Maximize Your Team’s Efficiency

11 Capacity Planning Tools to Maximize Your Team’s Efficiency

Capacity planning is an important part of preventing burnout and a bottleneck of resources. Here’s an overview of the top 11 tools, complete with images, pricing, and features.

14 min | Maggie Tully

12 Best Project Management Budgeting Tools to Try in 2024

12 Best Project Management Budgeting Tools to Try in 2024

Managing a budget is a crucial part of the success of a project, although it can be tedious. But with the right tools, project budgeting doesn’t have to be a painful process.

13 min | Maggie Tully

Strategies for an Improved Capacity Planning Process

Strategies for an Improved Capacity Planning Process

Projects often fail due to a lack of resources or resource misallocation. Fortunately, capacity planning can help prevent this.

11 min | Maggie Tully

The Importance of a Contingency Plan in Project Management

The Importance of a Contingency Plan in Project Management

It’s inevitable that your project will encounter bumps in the road, but having a contingency plan in place will keep your workflows moving seamlessly.

10 min | Maggie Tully

Designing a Strategic Marketing Plan: A Comprehensive Guide

Designing a Strategic Marketing Plan: A Comprehensive Guide

If you want to market your business successfully, you need a solid plan. This guide will teach you the basics of strategic planning for marketing and give you 10 steps to create a plan that works.

14 min | Maggie Tully

15 Helpful Tips for Planning an Event

15 Helpful Tips for Planning an Event

Whether you’re planning an event for your internal team or a client, you’ll need to make sure everything is kept organized. Here are 15 tips to help you out.

13 min | Maggie Tully

How to Write an Effective Project Plan in 7 Steps

How to Write an Effective Project Plan in 7 Steps

Project plans are essential to your project’s success, as they outline the process, including objectives, tasks, and other details that help you organize and allocate resources.

12 min | Maggie Tully

Bottom-up vs. Top-Down Budgeting: A Complete Comparison

Bottom-up vs. Top-Down Budgeting: A Complete Comparison

Project budgeting can be intimidating and time-consuming, but the right budgeting approach can make your life easier.

12 min | Maggie Tully

The Ins and Outs of the Strategic Planning Process

The Ins and Outs of the Strategic Planning Process

A strong strategic planning process ensures your organization has long-term strategic goals in place and a plan to achieve them.

14 min | Maggie Tully

Top 13 Workamajig Alternatives & Competitors 2024

Top 13 Workamajig Alternatives & Competitors 2024

Is Workamajig too clunky for your team? Check out our list of the top 13 Workamajig alternatives.

14 min | Maggie Tully

November 24, 2023

12 Ways to Upgrade Your Task Management Skills

12 Ways to Upgrade Your Task Management Skills

Once you've built a robust project plan, having strong task management skills will allow you successfully execute. Here are a dozen tips to help you out.

12 min | Maggie Tully

13 Best Kantata Alternatives for Project Management in 2024

13 Best Kantata Alternatives for Project Management in 2024

Kantata is a professional services automation platform that project managers can use for resource planning and project performance tracking. But if it doesn't fit your needs, here are 13 alternatives.

15 min | Maggie Tully

November 20, 2023

A Comprehensive Guide on How to Become a Project Manager

A Comprehensive Guide on How to Become a Project Manager

Project management is a challenging but rewarding career path that requires a unique set of skills and abilities. This guide will provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to succeed.

17 min | Maggie Tully

How to Integrate OKRs Into Your Project Management Workflows

How to Integrate OKRs Into Your Project Management Workflows

83% of people believe that OKRs have had – and continue to have – a positive impact on their organization. Here’s how your team can reap the benefits of project management OKRs too.

12 min | Maggie Tully

What Does a Project Manager Do? 10 Key Responsibilities

What Does a Project Manager Do? 10 Key Responsibilities

You’ve probably heard the project manager title thrown around quite a lot, but it can be difficult to understand what they actually do every day. Here's what you need to know.

12 min | Maggie Tully

Best Practices for Benchmarking in Project Management

Best Practices for Benchmarking in Project Management

Project management benchmarking is when you compare your project performance to similar projects to see how well your team is doing. Here's what you need to know.

10 min | Maggie Tully

WorkflowMax is Retiring. Here Are 12 Alternatives to Switch to

WorkflowMax is Retiring. Here Are 12 Alternatives to Switch to

If you’re looking for a WorkflowMax alternative that’s easy to implement before the platform retires, this list of 12 alternatives will provide you with a few options.

12 min | Maggie Tully

November 9, 2023

How to Track Budgets Using EAC in Project Management

How to Track Budgets Using EAC in Project Management

Project planning is an already difficult task that’s made even more challenging when your project faces any sort of uncertainty. EAC allows you to calculate your budget as circumstances evolve.

9 min | Maggie Tully

Maximizing Your Billable Hours: Here’s What You Should Know

Maximizing Your Billable Hours: Here’s What You Should Know

Too many billable hours and you might neglect your internal company processes, but too many non-billable tasks might jeopardize your revenue. Our complete guide can help you strike the right balance.

11 min | Maggie Tully

ChatGPT in Project Management: How to Get the Most Out of It

ChatGPT in Project Management: How to Get the Most Out of It

Many project managers are already using ChatGPT to speed up some of their project management and administrative tasks. Here's how you can use artificial intelligence to improve your workflows.

12 min | Maggie Tully

50 Practical ChatGPT Prompts for Project Management

50 Practical ChatGPT Prompts for Project Management

It’s clear that AI is the next big thing, and many project managers have already implemented ChatGPT in their project management processes. Here are 50 prompts you can use.

20 min | Maggie Tully

13 Best Practices for Successful Change Management

13 Best Practices for Successful Change Management

The goal of projects is to deliver on objectives that create meaningful change for a client. But what happens when the project itself encounters unexpected changes? Change management can help.

10 min | Maggie Tully

Tracking Billable Hours? Here Are the Top 15 Tools to Boost Profits

Tracking Billable Hours? Here Are the Top 15 Tools to Boost Profits

Billable hours are a crucial part of ensuring project profitability. In fact, if you aren’t currently recording your team’s billable hours, then it’s likely you’re missing out on revenue.

16 min | Maggie Tully

10 Effective Ways to Handle Outstanding Invoices Like a Pro

10 Effective Ways to Handle Outstanding Invoices Like a Pro

After a while, outstanding invoices might begin to mess with your business’s cash flows. Luckily, there are a couple of ways you can mitigate this.

9 min | Maggie Tully

Project Milestones: How to Successfully Set and Monitor Them

Project Milestones: How to Successfully Set and Monitor Them

Projects can often feel like a marathon. Luckily, milestones can help divide the work into smaller sprints and help you monitor your distance to the finish line.

10 min | Maggie Tully

Top 12 Project Management Charts to Use for Better Results

Top 12 Project Management Charts to Use for Better Results

A project management chart is any sort of data visualization that helps project managers organize their work or convey progress and results to stakeholders.

17 min | Maggie Tully

50 Important Project Management Terms You Need to Know

50 Important Project Management Terms You Need to Know

Project management involves hundreds of different terms and other lingo you’ll need to learn to efficiently communicate with your team. Here are 50 terms to get you started.

16 min | Maggie Tully

What Is Level of Effort (LOE)? A Step-by-Step Guide

What Is Level of Effort (LOE)? A Step-by-Step Guide

Task management is a crucial part of project management, but some tasks require more effort than others. This is where Level of Effort comes in.

9 min | Maggie Tully

What are Project Deliverables? A Look at How to Manage Them Effectively

What are Project Deliverables? A Look at How to Manage Them Effectively

Your project deliverables are typically all your team has to show for their hard work — which is why they’re a critical part of project success. Let's take a look.

9 min | Maggie Tully

The Secret to Successful Cross-Functional Collaboration

The Secret to Successful Cross-Functional Collaboration

Successful cross-functional teams include employees from various departments working together, improving knowledge sharing and team synergy in the process.

11 min | Maggie Tully

12 Project Management KPIs to Better Gauge Team Performance

12 Project Management KPIs to Better Gauge Team Performance

Project managers already understand the importance of tracking project performance, but determining how to best do so is a different story. KPIs can help.

13 min | Maggie Tully

Why You Need a Project Charter: Benefits and Best Practices

Why You Need a Project Charter: Benefits and Best Practices

Your project charter is sort of like an elevator pitch for your project — it outlines your project basics so that your sponsors and stakeholders can give their final stamp of approval.

13 min | Maggie Tully

August 14, 2023

Use This Project Charter Template For More Successful Projects

Use This Project Charter Template For More Successful Projects

Creating a project charter from scratch can be tedious. Luckily, our project charter template can help you out.

10 min | Maggie Tully

August 16, 2023

The 9 Best MeisterTask Alternatives for Improved Task Planning

The 9 Best MeisterTask Alternatives for Improved Task Planning

In this blog we’ll walk you through the reasons why MeisterTask doesn’t meet everyone’s needs, followed by 9 alternative options.

12 min | Maggie Tully

November 10, 2023

How to Successfully Define Your Project Scope in 10 Steps

How to Successfully Define Your Project Scope in 10 Steps

Project management consists of striking the right balance between projects that deliver impactful results without being overly ambitious. Your project scope helps you do just that.

12 min | Maggie Tully

August 24, 2023

When Should You Use a Master Schedule for Your Projects?

When Should You Use a Master Schedule for Your Projects?

Too many task schedules can lead to scattered workflows and confusion. A master schedule can serve as a one-stop shop for all of your project information.

11 min | Maggie Tully

August 25, 2023

How to Make Accurate Project Assumptions: A Complete Guide

How to Make Accurate Project Assumptions: A Complete Guide

When you take the time to brainstorm your project assumptions and think through their likelihood of occurring, you’ll be better prepared for the unexpected.

12 min | Maggie Tully

August 30, 2023

Searching for Nifty Alternatives? Here Are 13 Worth Trying

Searching for Nifty Alternatives? Here Are 13 Worth Trying

Although Nifty is a tool that helps teams plan their project roadmaps and organize tasks, the platform doesn't meet everyone’s needs. Check out 13 of the best Nifty alternatives on the market.

16 min | Maggie Tully

December 22, 2023

Client Management: Best Practices for Building Strong Relationships

Client Management: Best Practices for Building Strong Relationships

How can you secure a base of satisfied clients who will want to work with you long-term? The answer is with client management.

13 min | Maggie Tully

September 7, 2023

15 Client Management Tools for Project Management

15 Client Management Tools for Project Management

Client management can be a large undertaking for project managers. Luckily, a project management tool can help.

19 min | Maggie Tully

September 11, 2023

Calculating Project Cost Variance: A How-to Guide

Calculating Project Cost Variance: A How-to Guide

Cost variance helps project managers evaluate the financial performance of projects by comparing their budget with their actual spending.

11 min | Maggie Tully

September 13, 2023

How to Boost Project Success With Earned Value Management (EVM)

How to Boost Project Success With Earned Value Management (EVM)

Earned value management can be a helpful approach for project managers looking to keep a close eye on their team’s project performance.

13 min | Maggie Tully

September 15, 2023

How to Master 10 Types of Project Management Meetings

How to Master 10 Types of Project Management Meetings

There are several different kinds of project meetings, each of which focuses on planning, executing, and monitoring your team's activities throughout your project lifecycle.

15 min | Maggie Tully

September 19, 2023

These 8 Plutio Alternatives Can Help Run Your Business Better

These 8 Plutio Alternatives Can Help Run Your Business Better

Plutio is a tool that helps manage your entire business in one place. Here are 8 alternatives if it’s not a fit for your team.

13 min | Maggie Tully

September 21, 2023

70 Useful ChatGPT Prompts for Marketing

70 Useful ChatGPT Prompts for Marketing

Marketers who are still getting used to working with ChatGPT might be unfamiliar with the prompts you'll need for high-quality outputs. Here are 70 prompts to use.

15 min | Maggie Tully

September 25, 2023

How to Reduce Churn With a Solid Client Onboarding Process

How to Reduce Churn With a Solid Client Onboarding Process

If you want clients to stick around long-term, you’ll need a strong client onboarding process. Here are 10 steps for building one.

12 min | Maggie Tully

September 27, 2023

A Complete Guide to the Ins and Outs of Work Management

A Complete Guide to the Ins and Outs of Work Management

Work management focuses on optimizing your organization’s workflows to improve the execution of your various business processes. Here’s what you need to know.

12 min | Maggie Tully

September 29, 2023

How to Write a Clear and Concise Creative Brief

How to Write a Clear and Concise Creative Brief

If you’ve ever completed a creative project only to realize that your client is dissatisfied with the final product, then an insufficient creative brief is likely to blame. Our guide can help.

16 min | Maggie Tully

October 4, 2023

Stretch Goals: Definition, Pros, Cons, and Examples

Stretch Goals: Definition, Pros, Cons, and Examples

How can you know if the goals you’re setting are challenging enough to be motivational without creating frustration and low morale among your team? Stretch goals can help.

13 min | Maggie Tully

October 6, 2023

Goals vs. Objectives: Is There a Difference?

Goals vs. Objectives: Is There a Difference?

Contrary to popular belief, goals and objectives are not the same thing. In this blog, we'll share everything you need to know.

12 min | Maggie Tully

October 11, 2023

100 Team-Building Questions for Stronger Team Bonds

100 Team-Building Questions for Stronger Team Bonds

Team-building questions can serve as a way for team members to get to know one another in a very low-stakes context, improving communication and boosting creativity along the way.

12 min | Maggie Tully

October 13, 2023

Program Manager vs. Project Manager: What Sets Them Apart?

Program Manager vs. Project Manager: What Sets Them Apart?

There are a few similarities between the roles of program and project manager that allow them to work together to achieve organizational goals efficiently. Let’s take a look.

11 min | Maggie Tully

October 18, 2023

Which Project Management Team Roles Are Key for Success?

Which Project Management Team Roles Are Key for Success?

The difference between a project manager, project director, and project administrator can be confusing. Allow us to explain what each project team role is responsible for.

11 min | Maggie Tully

October 23, 2023

Your Guide to Creating a Risk Register for Projects

Your Guide to Creating a Risk Register for Projects

Risk management is an important part of project management, but it often gets lost among all of the other responsibilities that fall on the project manager’s plate. A risk register can help.

12 min | Maggie Tully

October 26, 2023

Understanding the Role of a Change Control Board in Projects

Understanding the Role of a Change Control Board in Projects

A change control board is a group of stakeholders and team members who are responsible for assessing and approving proposed changes to a project after it’s begun.

10 min | Maggie Tully

November 1, 2023

How to Improve Team Performance by Boosting Team Morale

How to Improve Team Performance by Boosting Team Morale

Team morale is a buzzword that company leaders often throw around. But what does it actually mean? Let’s take a look.

14 min | Maggie Tully

November 3, 2023

What Is a Project Management Office? PMO Meaning and More

What Is a Project Management Office? PMO Meaning and More

You might’ve heard the term PMO before — but what does it actually mean? In this article, we’ll break down everything you need to know about the project management office.

13 min | Maggie Tully

January 8, 2024

10 Tips for Successfully Overcoming Resource Constraints

10 Tips for Successfully Overcoming Resource Constraints

Properly managing resource constraints is no easy feat. This list of 10 tips can help you out.

11 min | Maggie Tully

January 11, 2024

Scrum Master vs. Project Manager: The Key Differences

Scrum Master vs. Project Manager: The Key Differences

Scrum masters and project managers play a critical role in project success for their respective frameworks. Here’s a look at the similarities and differences between them.

14 min | Maggie Tully

January 16, 2024

How Tight Line Streamlined Its Project Management Processes with Rodeo

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How Tight Line Streamlined Its Project Management Processes with Rodeo

Managing budgets can be tricky for video production studios. Learn how Tight Line optimized its financial management processes using Rodeo.

4 min | Maggie Tully

January 22, 2024

Kanban vs. Scrum: Understanding the Key Differences

Kanban vs. Scrum: Understanding the Key Differences

Kanban and Scrum are both agile methodologies, but what sets them apart? In this blog, we’ll give you a rundown on their similarities and differences.

11 min | Maggie Tully

January 23, 2024

Looking For TimeCamp Alternatives? Here Are The Top 16 Tools for 2024

Looking For TimeCamp Alternatives? Here Are The Top 16 Tools for 2024

Not all time-tracking software tools are created equal. If you’re in the market for a TimeCamp alternative, here are the top 16 options.

18 min | Maggie Tully

January 25, 2024

How to Keep Your Projects on Track With a RAID Log

How to Keep Your Projects on Track With a RAID Log

Your RAID log serves as a centralized place to document the risks and issues your project encounters. Here’s everything you need to know.

13 min | Maggie Tully

January 30, 2024

How to Start an Agency: Best Practices From Experts

How to Start an Agency: Best Practices From Experts

Starting an agency is hard work. We met with experts to bring you this list of tips and best practices for success.

12 min | Maggie Tully

February 5, 2024

Top 12 Project Management Methodologies to Keep Teams on Track

Top 12 Project Management Methodologies to Keep Teams on Track

A project management methodology is a systematic framework or approach that’s used to plan, execute, monitor, and control projects. Here's an overview of 12 common methodologies.

17 min | Maggie Tully

February 8, 2024

How Do Purchase Orders Work in Projects?

How Do Purchase Orders Work in Projects?

A purchase order is a document a buyer sends to formally request products or services from a supplier. Here's everything you need to know.

11 min | Maggie Tully

February 13, 2024

A Deep Dive Into How to Write Useful Project Objectives

A Deep Dive Into How to Write Useful Project Objectives

Project objectives outline exactly what you expect a project to achieve. In this blog, you'll find 6 tips for writing actionable and effective objectives.

11 min | Maggie Tully

February 15, 2024

The 12 Best Clockify Alternatives to Optimize Your Team's Time

The 12 Best Clockify Alternatives to Optimize Your Team's Time

If you're in the market for a Clockify alternative, here's a comprehensive look at the top 12 alternatives out there.

15 min | Maggie Tully

February 20, 2024

Conducting a Feasibility Study: 5 Steps for Success

Conducting a Feasibility Study: 5 Steps for Success

A feasibility study is an evaluation process used to assess the practicality and viability of a proposed project. Here’s how to conduct one in 5 steps.

12 min | Maggie Tully

February 24, 2024

40 Helpful ChatGPT Prompts for Freelancers in 2024

40 Helpful ChatGPT Prompts for Freelancers in 2024

Check out these 40 ChatGPT prompts that can help you grow and scale your freelance business.

13 min | Maggie Tully

February 29, 2024

Practicing Successful Stakeholder Management: A How-to Guide

Practicing Successful Stakeholder Management: A How-to Guide

Your relationship with stakeholders can make or break a project. Here’s everything you need to know for successful stakeholder management.

11 min | Maggie Tully

What's a Stakeholder Map? 4 Easy Steps to Create One

What's a Stakeholder Map? 4 Easy Steps to Create One

A stakeholder map is the best way to visualize and categorize your project stakeholders. Here are four simple steps to successfully create one.

10 min | Maggie Tully

What's a PERT Chart? How to Create One in 5 Easy Steps

What's a PERT Chart? How to Create One in 5 Easy Steps

PERT charts can help clarify your project timelines and task dependencies. Here’s how to create one in five simple steps.

11 min | Maggie Tully

25 Event Planning ChatGPT Prompts to Use for Better Results

25 Event Planning ChatGPT Prompts to Use for Better Results

ChatGPT is an excellent resource that can give event planners new ideas and help identify weaknesses in their existing plans. Here are 25 prompts to help.

9 min | Maggie Tully