Leading the conversation on digital connected work
Last week, Planview CEO Greg Gilmore put work and resource management on the agenda of every CIO with his debut blog on CIO.com. Why work and resource management, and why now? As Greg explains, the role of the CIO has expanded from simply protecting data and networks to turning the data on those networks into business...
In a previous blog, “How to Get Rid of Chaos with Collaborative Work Management,” I feature a fun infographic that captures the day-in-the-life of Rob (an accidental project manager)—check it out if you haven’t seen it. I really like this infographic because it offers a relatable, before and after perspective to anyone who manages projects...
In this webinar, you’ll hear firsthand about Agile marketing and why it gives you a competitive advantage in your marketing operations. Agile Marketing experts from AgileSparks and Terminus will dive into the strategy and tactics behind Agile marketing. They’ll also share an example of how a leading B2B account-based marketing team was able to successfully...
No man is an island, or so the saying goes. And in business, playing nice with others is an essential part of progress and productivity. In some cases, this means not only collaborating with coworkers within a team, but also engaging in cross-team collaboration to achieve mutual goals. To make this work, you don’t necessarily...
If you’re in charge of a project, you probably know what it feels like to be in the hot seat when it comes to keeping stakeholders in the loop. You have a lot of questions coming your way, and when the pressure is on, it can be difficult to keep track of everyone on your...
In May of this year, we had the opportunity to chat with Dr. Jill Waters, Lean Six Sigma Coordinator at Adventist Health, which is a not-for-profit healthcare organization comprised of over 20 hospitals and over 30 clinics in the U.S. Jill shared a ton of invaluable process improvement and innovation insights she has learned during...
It’s no secret that today’s business climate is fast moving and highly competitive. Products are becoming increasingly complex, existing in both digital and physical forms, making it difficult to advance market-driven, differentiated product portfolios. Not only that, but they face every day challenges of making the most out of geographically distributed resources and satisfying customers...
“Every human being has a great idea.” This quote by Lale Kesebi, Chief Communications Officer and Head of Strategic Engagement at Li & Fung, perfectly sums up an opportunity that’s right in front of every company’s face. Whether your organization has 100 or 100,000 employees, each individual has ideas for new products or improvements, drawn...
Sticky notes—tried and true—until they’re not. Traditional tools such as to-do lists and sticky notes are sufficient when you only have a handful of tasks to complete, but beyond that, you can start to feel lost and disorganized. Complex, multi-step projects require more organized planning and more sophisticated tools. Online collaboration and planning tools provide...
Contrary to popular belief, tracking employee time is not a tool for micromanaging or a “gotcha” tactic that’s used to penalize employees or justify firing. In fact, time tracking is an essential part of proper business and project management, not to mention it ensures profitability. Every company has to worry about a bottom line, and...
