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Last modified: September 17, 2025

Internal vs External Project Management: How to Choose the Right Approach (+ Ready-to-Use Templates)

When I first stepped into project management, I thought it would be simple: build a plan, stick to deadlines, and keep everyone happy. Turns out, it’s anything but easy. One month, I was running an internal team restructure. The next, I was building out a client website. That’s when it clicked, internal vs external project...

Last modified: August 8, 2025

Website Project Management Essentials: Key Phases, Methodologies & Pro Tips

“Great websites aren’t born—they’re built with a plan.” I say that because I’ve lived it. Early on, I led a project that looked perfect, on the outside. Behind the scenes? Missed deadlines, team confusion, and things going off track fast. That’s when I learned the value of website project management. Fast forward to today—I don’t...

Last modified: August 8, 2025

How to Use Gantt Chart for Project Management in 2025

Project management these days? It’s a wild ride. Shifting deadlines, overlapping tasks, scattered teams, and clients who want everything today—it’s a lot. Plans slip, handoffs get messy, and next thing you know, your timeline’s a guessing game. This is where things turn around when you use a Gantt chart for project management. It’s not just...

Last modified: May 5, 2025

How To Create a Project Management Workflow: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners

Ever felt like your team is just winging it? Tasks are scattered, deadlines slip through the cracks, and no one’s really sure who’s doing what by when. That indicates a broken project management workflow—or worse, the lack of one. Wellingtone’s ‘The State of Project Management’ report shows that 45% of respondents are somewhat or very...

Last modified: July 14, 2025

Top 16 Project Management Software for Small Businesses

Are you a business owner looking for the best project management software for small businesses? You’re not alone. Small businesses often juggle multiple roles, striving to meet project deadlines and maintain quality. The good news is that several project management software solutions can help streamline tasks, prevent resource wastage and missed deadlines, and enhance collaboration....

Last modified: March 4, 2025

How To Create a Customizable Project Management Template: A Brief Guide

Think about your last project. Did you spend hours setting up tasks, assigning responsibilities, and defining timelines—only to realize that the process was frustratingly similar to your previous projects? If so, you’re essentially reinventing the wheel every time. That’s not just inefficient—it’s a productivity killer. A tailored project management template can change the game. Picture...

Last modified: March 4, 2025

10 Redbooth Alternatives for Task Management & Collaboration in 2025

Redbooth reminds me of that employee who reaches the office on time, stays late, even works overtime but always gets called out by HR at the sprint end for not meeting goals. Metaphors aside, despite being such a good platform for team communication, ironically, their users have a hard time communicating with customer support. And...

Last modified: March 4, 2025

10 ProofHub Alternatives for Project Management & Team Collaboration in 2025

ProofHub is known for its reputation for project management and collaboration. And not to forget about its built-in proofing tools, which I personally like, as well. But here’s the question: Are their proofing tools worth it? I mean for project management and team collaboration alone, plenty of ProofHub alternatives come with a better overall package. ...

Last modified: July 23, 2025

RACI Chart Project Management Guide: Improve Team Coordination & Results

Let’s face it, simply using a tool doesn’t guarantee success. I’ve seen teams try to force-fit RACI chart project management into every project, only to find it doesn’t work unless they align it with their specific needs. The key is understanding when, why, and how to apply it. Project management is a juggling act, and...

Last modified: January 8, 2025

Top 12 Free Collaboration Tools in 2025 [Complete Buyer’s Guide]

A 2022 survey by McKinsey & Company revealed that “Thirty-five percent of job holders can work from home full-time, and 23 percent can do so part-time.” The remote work trend, sparked by the COVID-19 pandemic, remains a significant force in shaping today’s workforce. From my experience managing global, distributed teams, I’ve seen how remote collaboration...

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