The best online project management software

by Nathan on October 24, 2010

Do a search for “the best online project management software” and you’ll find a gazillion pages on the subject. Many of these pages are just lengthy lists of all the tools that are available on the market (usually with the odd affiliate link thrown in…) and aren’t particularly useful in helping you choose a particular tool.

So, this is my short-and-sweet recommendation.

Depending on your work environment you’re either going to be a Basecamper or a Clarizen..er [click to continue…]

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Top 5 uses of wikis for project management

by Nathan on September 9, 2010

Of all the Web 2.0 tools that have emerged in the last few years I have found wikis to be one of the most practical and useful for project management. Perhaps this is a result of their tendency to be embraced by project teams – a fundamental requirement of any successful project tool or process.

And the usefulness of wikis can only increase with products such as Zoho Projects and PB Works providing additional features and closer integration with other PM tools.

So, here are my top 5 uses of wikis for project management:  [click to continue…]

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The 80-20 Project Manager

June 26, 2010

Lately, I’ve been working on projects in which I have acted as both a contributor and project manager. Although I enjoy these projects for the variety they provide, the time constraints of being a part time project manager can be a real challenge. One thing is for sure, being a part time PM certainly helps [...]

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The 4 traits of a successful project manager

May 16, 2010
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There’s no doubt about it – project management is a tough gig. There are few roles that require such a broad set of skills, knowledge and experience. A good PM must be knowledgeable about her industry; must have strong skills in management and leadership; and must be an expert in the “hard skills” of project [...]

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Project Management Blog Roundup

February 20, 2010

I am an avid reader of blogs. I believe that they are something of a revolution in content distribution. I read a variety of blogs on topics ranging from business, marketing and sales – through to project management and productivity. I have found that the most convenient way to consume this tidal wave of content [...]

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Who does what by when?

January 30, 2010

I’ve been a fan of the Manager Tools podcast for several years. Their practical, no-nonsense advice on management has been an invaluable resource in my career as a manager. This year Mark and Mike took on the art of project management. In doing so they did something very important – they shifted the focus from [...]

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