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Using Gantt Charts for Agile Planning, Tracking, and Communication

Discover how to use Gantt charts in Agile projects for sprint planning, cross-team coordination & stakeholder communication. Includes a free template.

Aug 27, 2025 15 min read

Strategy

Project portfolio management

Maximize Your Company's Value Creation and Future Earnings Potential with Product Portfolio Planning

In this article, we discuss product portfolio planning, including why it is essential for achieving business goals and how skipping the process can negatively impact current and future offerings. Included on this page, you’ll learn why you should ...

Apr 6, 2021

Strategy

Agile project management

Expert Tips on Using Agile in Government Projects

Government agencies are increasingly using Agile methodology to develop software and manage and complete other projects. This article includes the most useful tips and expert advice for using Agile at your government agency. Included on this page, ...

Aug 18, 2021

Strategy

Project management

PERT Charts vs. Gantt Charts

Gantt charts and PERT charts are popular project management tools. In this article, we explain their differences and similarities, as well as when to use them. Plus, you can learn their connection to the critical path method. Included on this ...

Oct 4, 2024 7 min read

Strategy

Strategic planning

OKR Essential Guide

Companies around the world use objectives and key results (OKRs) to set goals. The approach helps teams align their efforts with critical company goals and keep those aims top-of-mind every day. This guide provides a comprehensive introduction to ...

Sep 21, 2023

Strategy

Agile project management

Turn Change into Opportunity with Agile Marketing

We’ve rounded up the most useful information about Agile marketing, as well as the pros and cons of the approach and tips on how and when to get started. Included on this page, you’ll find six steps to get started and implement Agile marketing, ...

Nov 3, 2021

Strategy

Project management

How to Prioritize Tasks: Steps, Tips, and Techniques

Task prioritization enables you to more effectively manage work tasks by identifying priority levels, based on urgency and importance. This article provides expert tips and best practices to help you prioritize your workload. Included on this ...

Sep 19, 2023 19 min read

Productivity Strategy

Project management

Essential Project Kickoff Guide with Starter Kit

Project kickoff meetings are vital for setting a project’s tone and expectations for clients and project teams. We’ve rounded up expert tips and the top templates, and compiled a project kickoff starter kit to help you plan your meeting. On this ...

Oct 31, 2022 11 min read

Collaboration Strategy

Operations management

The Ultimate Guide to Discounted Cash Flow

In this article, you’ll find the most useful information regarding the discounted cash flow method, including formulas and expert tips on how to perform the analysis. On this page, you’ll find the following: the discounted cash flow formula; tips ...

Nov 3, 2021 13 min read

Strategy

Project management

The Ultimate Guide to IT Project Prioritization

Prioritizing projects in an IT environment requires special considerations. We’ve compiled the basic how-to steps, expert strategies, and a prioritization matrix to help you get started. Included on this page, you’ll find information on how to ...

Nov 3, 2021 8 min read

Productivity Strategy

Marketing management

Free Brand Story Templates

We’ve compiled the most useful free brand story templates for CEOs, CMOs, brand managers, creative directors, marketers, and advertisers, as well as helpful tips for filling out these templates. Included on this page, you’ll find a brand story ...

Nov 5, 2023 10 min read

Strategy

Strategic planning

Your Quick-Start Guide to Data-Driven Decision Making

Learn how to use your data to make the better decisions, faster.

Jun 14, 2021 43 min read

Strategy

Strategic planning

Everything You Need to Know about ITIL Problem Management

The constant evolution in technology has increased the number of business IT problems. Learn how ITIL problem management can streamline issue resolution and decrease recurring incidents to keep your business operating a peak capacity.

Oct 25, 2021 13 min read

Strategy

Operations management

Customer Order Management and the Customer Experience

Learn from industry pros about customer order management software and systems. Find free customer order process templates, and discover the supply chain technology and trends impacting the customer’s experience.

Jul 29, 2021 19 min read

Strategy