How-to · · 7 min read
How to scope a software project without the usual disaster
Most software projects fail at scoping, not execution. Learn how to define scope that holds up when reality hits - practical techniques that actually work.
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How-to · · 7 min read
How to estimate project timelines realistically
Most timeline estimates fail because they ignore how work actually flows. Here's a practical framework for scheduling that accounts for reality.
Comparison · · 6 min read
When you don't need project management software
Not every project needs dedicated software. Here's how to recognise when spreadsheets work better and when they'll eventually fail you.
Insights · · 6 min read
Why project plans fail (and what to do instead)
Most project plans fail not from bad execution but from a flawed premise about how work actually unfolds. Here's a better approach.
How-to · · 6 min read
When to split a project into phases
Not every project needs phased delivery. Here's how to recognise when splitting work into phases helps - and when it just adds overhead.
Insights · · 6 min read
The hidden cost of over-planning
Why exhaustive project plans often slow you down more than they help, and how to find the planning sweet spot that actually moves work forward.
Comparison · · 6 min read
Project management for teams under 10 people: why less is actually more
Small teams need different PM approaches than enterprises. Here's how to manage projects effectively without drowning in overhead.
How-to · · 6 min read
How to track progress without micromanaging
Learn effective progress tracking methods that keep projects on track without crushing team autonomy. Practical techniques for smart oversight.
Insights · · 6 min read
The case for fewer features: why restraint beats abundance in tool design
Most project management tools suffer from feature bloat. Here's why saying no to features makes software more powerful, not less.
Cross-sector · · 6 min read
What aviation checklists teach us about project management
Why the aviation industry's approach to checklists reveals what most project managers get wrong about process safety and reliability.
How-to · · 5 min read
The project kickoff meeting template that actually works
Stop wasting time in pointless kickoff meetings. Here's a proven template that gets projects moving instead of creating meeting fatigue.
How-to · · 5 min read
How to break down a project into tasks that actually make sense
Stop creating task lists that look good on paper but fall apart in practice. Learn the systematic approach to breaking down projects into workable pieces.
Comparison · · 5 min read
Why most Monday.com alternatives are still too complicated
Monday.com feels overwhelming? Most alternatives are just as complex. Here's why simple project management tools win for small teams.
Comparison · · 5 min read
Kanban vs timeline view: when each project view actually matters
Stop switching randomly between kanban and timeline views. Here's when each project visualization actually helps (and when it doesn't).
Insights · · 6 min read
Why most project management tools create anxiety instead of solving it
Project management tools promise control but often trigger stress and overwhelm. Here's why your PM software might be making you anxious—and what to do about it.
How-to · · 6 min read
How to prioritise tasks when everything feels urgent
Stop drowning in 'urgent' tasks. Learn the hospital triage method and other proven frameworks to cut through false urgency and focus on what matters.
How-to · · 6 min read
How to handle scope creep without killing your project or your team
Stop scope creep before it derails your project. Learn battlefield-tested techniques for managing changes while keeping stakeholders happy.