David Miller

The debate on Kanban vs Scrum is an ongoing one. While some users swear by Kanban for its increased task visibility, others rely on Scrum for integrating effortless change management. Well, initiating, executing, and managing a project is a complex process that requires careful planning, well-coordinated teamwork, and relevant expertise. In addition, it involves adopting...

If you Google “the top characteristics of a good project manager”, you’ll get the following results: Effective Communication Skills Team-Building Skills Technical Expertise Decision Making Skill These are great!  But, the key characteristic that the list misses out on is being proactive in project management. What’s proactive project management, you may ask? Let’s take an...

Most projects are usually doomed right from the start.  Why?  Three words – unclear project scope.  Defining scope of a project is extremely important to not only make sure no obstacles crop up unexpectedly but also to resolve any potential risks that may arise during its execution.   According to the Pulse of the Profession Report...

Imagine you’ve recently taken up a project after meeting with a client and understood what they wish to achieve through their vision. You gather your entire team to plan out how to execute the project within a set deadline. You allocate the resources and assign specific goals to your team members, and everything is going...

The blockchain technology is experiencing exponential growth and its market will be worth $2.3 billion by 2021. Until now, blockchain’s use was confined to cryptocurrency trading. That’s because it ensures a decentralized, secure, transparent, and cost-effective environment for the hassle-free exchange of cryptocurrencies. This is the reason for its acceptability across the world. And now...

Imagine this: You took up a project to organize an official event for a client – let’s say a technical workshop. You’ll have to keep in mind: What type or number of equipment will the workshop require? Who needs to be invited? Where should the workshop take place?  What would the time-stamping be of the...

Adjusting to changes in projects shouldn’t be a chore and it shouldn’t cause problems for everyone involved. Similarly, no change should be a huge surprise to everyone on a project. Working on a project, and anything you’re currently spending time on, with an agile approach can ensure issues are kept to a minimum. An agile...

“How to improve employee retention” is a pressing issue faced by many organizations today, no matter what industry they belong to. According to a LinkedIn survey (2018), the US software industry topped the list with the highest employee turnover rate at 13.2%.  So, what are the reasons for such a high turnover?  What can entrepreneurs...

Imagine this: Lately, you notice that your team has not delivered their designated work within the set deadline. Although their goals were determined at the beginning of the quarter, their performance hasn’t been up to the mark. Consequently, your brand’s progress has taken a blow and your clients are having second thoughts. In short, your...

There cannot be just one best tip that makes a project manager a productive person in the workplace. While some suggest you to get project collaboration software onboard (which will reduce half of your management troubles), others may recommend you to be empathetic towards your team members to get the best results and deliver projects...