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Business Continuity Simplified

Learn how to write a strong business continuity plan and practice great business continuity management to ensure your organization can get back to business quickly after any disruption

Oct 24, 2021 23 min read

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Business process management

The Indispensable Guide to Lean Process Improvement with Templates and Case Studies

Get the tools and templates for your Lean transformation.

May 20, 2021 47 min read

Strategy

Operations management

The Ultimate Guide to Order Management

Learn from industry pros about the importance of using order management systems (OMS) as part of your supply chain strategy. Find free order process templates, and discover the technology trends impacting the customer’s supply chain experience.

Jul 26, 2022 31 min read

Strategy

Strategic planning

M&A Strategies for Business Leaders to Drive Growth and Increase Profits

You may know that mergers and acquisitions have the ability to fast-track your company’s growth, but also that most deals fail. Defy the odds with this complete guide to M&A strategy, in which veteran dealmakers show you how to spot and execute ...

Jul 26, 2021

Strategy

Strategic planning

Free Process Map Templates

Quickly diagram your company’s processes and determine how to improve them with one of these free process map templates and Gantt charts, available in Excel, Word, PDF, and Google Docs formats. Included on this page, you’ll find many helpful ...

Mar 21, 2024 6 min read

Productivity Strategy

Project management

Free Project Documentation Templates to Track Essential Documents for Any Project

In this article, you’ll find a variety of ready-to-use project documentation templates that you can tailor to fit your needs for a wide range of industries. These free templates are available to download in Word, Excel, and PDF formats. Included ...

Mar 22, 2024 7 min read

Strategy

Strategic planning

Free OKR Examples for Every Department

In this article, you’ll learn about the importance of setting OKRs and find an extensive list of OKR samples and examples for a range of businesses, as well as for individual departments. Included on this page, you’ll find information on “trickle ...

Jul 27, 2021

Productivity Strategy

Research

451 Research: Coronavirus quick fixes aren’t scalable. Here’s what business leaders must do instead.

Given the shift to mass remote work and the potentially serious disruption businesses face in the COVID-19 crisis, organizations are resorting to quick fixes to support remote working. According to 451 Research’s Chris Marsh, team communication and collaboration tools like chat and video conferencing alone aren’t the answer to the five key challenges businesses now face.

Strategy

Operations management

Expert Tips on Effective Client Lifecycle Management

Experts share tips on how to perform client lifecycle management and the importance of its role in business. Learn about the details of each stage in the process and how to retain clients to help your organization’s bottom line. Included on this ...

Aug 23, 2021 17 min read

Strategy

Marketing management

Tools and Advice for Creating an Effective Blog Strategy and Plan

Learn how to create a content strategy to make your blog competitive and pay dividends with the least amount of investment and effort. Experts guide you through a nine-step process with templates, an infographic, checklists, and more. Included on ...

Oct 17, 2021 26 min read

Strategy Tips & best practices

Project management

Gantt Chart With Dependencies Templates

Download Gantt chart templates in Excel, PowerPoint & Google Sheets. Includes templates with dependencies, for Agile & for a release plan.

Aug 12, 2025 11 min read

Strategy

Marketing management

Put It in Writing: Creating a Solid Content Plan

Business goals drive marketing goals, which drive content goals. In this article, we provide tips, tools, and expert advice for creating a successful content marketing strategy, along with content management templates to help your plan succeed. ...

Jul 11, 2022 12 min read

Strategy

Strategic planning

Experts Discuss the Importance and Advantages of Business Continuity Plans

Experts make the case for developing a business continuity plan so that disruptions don’t negatively affect your operations, when they inevitably arise. Included on this page, you’ll learn the importance and benefits of business continuity ...

Oct 15, 2021 17 min read

Strategy

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Webinar: How St. Edward’s University Saved Six Figures with Smartsheet

In this webinar, learn how Danny Lorenty, the associate vice president of IT resource management at St. Edward’s University, saved six figures with Smartsheet.

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