Project baselines are essential for tracking progress, performance measurement, identifying roadblocks, stakeholder management, and decision-making. [ more ]
Adobe transforms Frame.io into the all in one platform for content creation
Frame.io V4 is a revolutionary all-in-one platform for content creation and project management, offering advanced features like tagging, metadata framework, and Collections for an organized workflow.
The latest version introduces new feedback systems with detailed commenting options, anchor points for comments, hashtagging, linked files, and emojis for enhanced collaboration and interactive feedback. [ more ]
How to Prevent and Repay Technical Debt: What Teams and Tech Leads and Managers Can Do
Tech leads, project managers, and managers can prevent technical debt by giving developers more time and planning for spare time and refactoring sprints.
To prioritize technical debt, development teams can show the potential time savings and complexity increase if technical debt is not addressed. [ more ]
The MRI principle: Why it's beneficial for martech practitioners
Recently, I attended an event hosted by the product management group Product Hive here in Utah that featured Spiff (a B2B SaaS company offering sales commission management software) Chief Product Officer Raphael Bres.Bres spent a lot of his presentation focusing on interpersonal and leadership skills, which reveals how important he considers them for product management.
ClickUp Adds Project Management Templates to Invoke ChatGPT
By: Mike Vizard on ClickUp is adding templates and collaboration tools to make it easier to access generative artificial intelligence platforms such as ChatGPT from within its project management application.Haris Butt, head of product design for ClickUp, said ClickUp AI now includes pre-built department-specific prompts that any product managers, developers or designers can easily access rather than having to develop prompt engineering skills to engage a generative AI platform more effectively.
A few months ago, I wrote about future trends we will see in project and knowledge management.One of them talked about the use of AI technologies and tools to accelerate and simplify the processes of new knowledge creation, navigation, and systematization.OpenAI's GPT-3 algorithm is really powerful and very useful to use, but only a few companies dared to implement it in a product (although it was obvious that it would inevitably happen).
By: George V. Hulme on Well over one-third (37%) of respondents to a recent industry survey reported that recruiting developers with the needed skills would continue to be a challenge through 2023.More than 2,000 developers and IT professionals participated in the Infragistics survey from December 2022 to January 2023.
How to create a sprint on the Ora task management tool
The Ora task management platform also allows you to create sprints for your team.Find out how easy this is.When you think of project management, the Ora platform might not be the first to come to mind.However, the tool is quite good at team collaboration, projects, to-do's, chats, timelines, kanban and time tracking, and there's another aspect of Ora that you might not know about: scrum.
Ever since Anchor Brewing Co. opened in 1896, becoming what many consider America's first craft brewery, the Bay Area has boasted one of the best beer scenes in the world.That's still true today, even as the craft beer market's growth has been slowing and some of the region's most beloved institutions, like Bear Republic, have changed hands.
Efficient Task Management for Solo UX Writers and Small Teams [tutorial and template]
Three months ago, I started a new job as a UX writer.I'm not a complete newbie; I spent years as a copywriter and often had my hands in UX projects before I even knew what UX was.However, after getting looped into the massive tech layoffs, I decided to pivot my career from marketing to UX and I found that a lot of skills transferred including my love for research, project management, and documentation.
I teach remote workers how to maintain boundaries. This is one thing I get clients to do each day.
Ali Pruitt suffered burnout working an office job, but found remote work was no instant fix.She now makes her living teaching other remote workers how to build a work-life balance.Pruitt shares how she gets clients to use a virtual messaging board to mark the end of the workday.This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ali Pruitt, a 41-year-old remote-work coach from Florida, who's now based in Ajijic, Mexico.
7 Essential Notion Templates for Product Designers
Notion is a versatile tool that can be used for various tasks, including project management, note-taking, and task tracking.The great thing bout this tool is it allows for easy collaboration with team members.Templates are one of the key features that Notion offers.Here are top 7 free Notion templates that can be useful for product designers: This template allows product teams to track all of their project work.
How to use folders in Bitwarden to manage passwords for project teams
If your project team members need to share passwords, learn how to use Bitwarden's Folders feature.Project management covers a wide area of tasks, but there's one component that's frequently left out of the mix, simply because most project management tools don't include it: password sharing.Your company probably uses a lot of different services, most of which require user logins.
UX design side hustles should funnel into each other
Advantages of a discord server:
It can be boring to set up something like an email list if you want to have a place where people can find out about your newest products and news about what you're doing - a discord server is far more fun It can provide a platform for other people to promote themselves as well, providing more value to people than just an email in their inbox It's a place to create real, meaningful relationships within the industry - that goes far past the tenuous relationships created on other social media sites
Man to walk London Marathon backwards in support of Ukrainians
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails A father who previously crawled the London Marathon dressed as a gorilla is to walk the famous event backwards this year as a means of looking over my shoulder for Ukraine.
Stacey Ackerman: Spotlight on the expert | MarTech
In the first of a new series, we dig deeper into the stories of our expert contributors.This interview has been edited for clarity and length.Stacey Ackerman is an agile marketing coach who has written some 60 articles for MarTech on the topic.She recently launched the Agile Marketing Navigator, an in-depth guide to implementing agile within marketing foundations.
Sarah Thankam Mathews Wrote Her Hit Novel in Four Months
To be honest - perhaps too honest - I usually avoid novels like Sarah Thankam Mathews's simply because I am jealous.Mathews is 31 and beautiful, has an M.F.A. from Iowa, and her debut sold at auction and was a National Book Award finalist.But somehow I overcame my pettiness and picked up All This Could Be Different, and guess what?
How to deploy the latest version of OpenProject with Docker
Looking to host a project management platform on-site?Look no further than OpenProject.Find out how easy it is to deploy with Docker.OpenProject is a powerful open-source project management tool that can be used for traditional or Agile project management, and it includes all of the features you're accustomed to using with project management such as Gantt charts, kanban, scrum and sprints.
UX design side hustles should funnel into each other
Advantages of a discord server:
It can be boring to set up something like an email list if you want to have a place where people can find out about your newest products and news about what you're doing - a discord server is far more fun It can provide a platform for other people to promote themselves as well, providing more value to people than just an email in their inbox It's a place to create real, meaningful relationships within the industry - that goes far past the tenuous relationships created on other social media sites
If you're a Hive user, find out how to use both native and custom project templates to make your project management setup more streamlined.Hive was founded in 2015 to bring project management and AI together, offering features like automated task management, custom workflows, messaging and collaboration in one platform.
Hadley Designs is seeking a Creative Director in Dallas, TX
Job Description Ready to make an impact in the world and do what you were born to do?We know that you have dreams, goals, and passions that set your soul on fire.You are on this earth for a reason.At Hadley Designs, we make filling customers' lives with beautiful and inspiring things easy.With hundreds of products to choose from, we help our customers create a beautiful and inspiring environment to help them become their best selves.
The top companies and careers for remote jobs in 2023, according to FlexJobs
Among 58,000 employers offering remote jobs on FlexJobs, find out which firm earned the number one spot on its new list of companies to watch.Career site FlexJobs released its 10th annual list of the Top 100 Companies to Watch for Remote Jobs in 2023, noting it saw a 20% increase in the number of remote job listings in 2022 over 2021, compared to 12% growth the previous year.
How to create a creative projects board in monday work management
Project management platforms like monday work management are for more than just software development - they can also be used for creative projects.When you think of project management tools, most likely what comes to mind are software development projects, agile development and similar business-related efforts.
Program Management Vs. Project Management: What You Need To Know
Projects and programs are needed to push an organization's goals forward.And behind every project or program is a manager working diligently to ensure everything runs efficiently.But what is the difference between program management and project management?What do project managers and program managers do?
Agile Champion: Getting Started with the Agile Marketing Navigator
Today we'll dive into the role of Agile Champion.This role is similar to a Scrum Master in Scrum, but with a greater emphasis on the part about "championing agile."
A field guide to operationalizing product discovery
Discovery in large organizations involves informing the business through exploratory work, akin to target shooting, and encompasses a wide array of activities. [ more ]
An overview of functional requirements - LogRocket Blog
Functional requirements are essential for a Jira ticket to effectively communicate the product manager's vision and intentions.
Functional requirements should be clear, concise, testable, and align with project goals to facilitate development and avoid misunderstandings. [ more ]
The feeling of 'play' is becoming increasingly valuable in professional life.
The 'Hot Potato Process' involves frequent back and forth between design and development, leading to greater collaboration and a better end result. [ more ]
CALIFORNIA - Companies in California initiated layoffs in recent months, especially in the tech sector, leaving thousands of workers searching for new positions.For many, working from home is high on their list of priorities in a new job.They will have plenty of options.Prior to the pandemic, data scientists at Ladders found that only 4 percent of jobs were available remotely - by the end of 2022, it had skyrocketed to 36 percent, according to a report by CNBC.
The 10 most in-demand work-from-anywhere jobs companies are hiring for in 2022
Although remote work has become a standard option for most professionals since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, a different flexible work model is also gaining traction: work-from-anywhere jobs.
The Case for a Second Developer-in-Residence for Python
As the currently serving sole developer in residence, I'm often asked if there will be more people holding the same position in the future.I strongly believe there should be and that it's crucial to the long term success of this role.The only open matter is finding sustainable sponsorship for the position.
The World Wide Web Consortium is hiring a full-time staff member to lead their privacy standardization efforts.
The position requires web technology and project management experience, as well as excellent community skills and enthusiasm for the mission and spirit of W3C. [ more ]
Okta's Security Center opens window to customer insights, including threats and friction
Since acquiring the application team platform Auth0 in 2001, identity management company Okta has pursued a platform-neutral strategy for both internal and external consumer identity authentication that includes delivering insights to IT teams overseeing security and identity-based access protocols.
How To Boost Your Design Workflow With Setapp - Smashing Magazine
Trying to keep up with everything but still, constantly feeling overwhelmed with never-ending to-do lists?Spend some time now exploring efficient tools to save time in the future and speed up your workflow.Focus on what you do best - designing high-quality work, and let these tools handle the rest!As someone who wears multiple hats, it is challenging to balance a full-time job, freelance projects, and all sorts of creative endeavors.
UX Checklists For Interface Designers - Smashing Magazine
UX checklists with best design practices, accessibility guidelines, design system checklist, tables UX checklist, UX research methods, form design UX and flowcharts.
Washingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
Chic Mexican-Lebanese Restaurant Vera Opens in Ivy City
A cacti-lined restaurant and bar melding the flavors of Lebanon and Mexico is the latest addition to Ivy City.Vera-named after the port city of Veracruz that welcomed Middle Eastern immigrants more than a century ago-opens Friday, May 5 with its own modern take on both cultures, plus an Insta-chic dining room with retractable roof.
California lawmakers tell Army Corps of Engineers to speed up Pajaro levee repairs
(Noah Berger / Associated Press)
It took a major disaster and the prolonged displacement of hundreds of farmworkers, but the small Monterey County community of Pajaro is finally getting the help and attention of federal, state and local lawmakers its residents have sought for decades.On Tuesday, California lawmakers sent a letter to Michael Connor, assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works, urging him to speed construction on a levee that failed earlier this month, flooding the small town, and to provide immediate emergency relief funds to shore up the damaged infrastructure.
Before disastrous flood, officials knew Pajaro River levee could fail but took no action
Officials have known for decades that the Pajaro River levee that failed this weekend - flooding an entire migrant town and trapping scores of resident s - was vulnerable but never prioritized repairs in part because they believed it did not make financial sense to protect the low-income area, interviews and records show.
Astonishing before and after satellite photos show California towns swallowed by floods
(Shmuel Thaler / Santa Cruz Sentinel via Associated Press)
As yet another storm brings rain to a soaked state, new photos show the effect of floodwaters on two of California's hardest-hit communities.A levee failure on the Pajaro River in Monterey County triggered massive flooding and prompted hundreds of evacuations and dozens of water rescues.
Career readiness is a critical part of students' postgraduate success in the workforce.The National Association of Colleges and Employers' 2022 Student Survey found that graduating seniors who used career center services received more job offers on average, compared to their peers who did not.While the advantages of career services are clear, higher education professionals must implement effective modeling and teaching for their students to navigate career readiness.
Every UX Designer Needs To Have These 5 Soft Skills
You've thought about it, you've done your research, you mastered the technical skills, and now you're ready to dive into the world of UX design.Except, picture this - you're in the first three months of your job and you find yourself struggling to manage your projects, manage professional relationships, or maybe feeling stagnant and don't how to fix it.
Amazon Funded Program Teaches DC Inmates Cloud Computing Skills
A pilot program at a jail in Washington, D.C., funded by an Amazon grant, gave inmates access to a course in basic cloud computing skills.The goal was for the inmates to become certified Amazon Web Services cloud practitioners, which could pave the way for them to obtain careers in IT, business analysis, marketing, and project management.
Man overturns 10,000 Covid fine he was given for not wearing a mask at Tube station
A project manager has successfully overturned a huge 10,000 Covid fine for not wearing a face mask at a Tube station.Sean Howson, 40, was stopped by police at Green Park station on December 28, 2021, after being spotted using his coat to cover his nose and mouth.He said he was surrounded by five police officers, and pointed out several other people at the station without masks who were not being challenged.
Mike Hewson installs giant boulders on wheels for "risk play" space in Melbourne
New Zealand artist Mike Hewson has designed a public playground in Melbourne named Rocks on Wheels that contains 24 massive rough-hewn bluestone boulders.Sat on what look like furniture dolleys, the boulders were placed on Southbank Boulevard in Melbourne to create an open environment for children to climb and explore intuitively.
Minimalist concrete holiday houses created by Manuel Aires Mateus
Architect Manuel Aires Mateus has completed the Pateos holiday homes in Portugal, which look the same but are actually all different.The family of four vacation houses near the popular seaside village of Melides each has a similar facade - a minimalist concrete gable punctured by large openings that share the same house-shaped outline.
University of Texas System partners with Google to offer career certificates to students
AUSTIN, Texas The University of Texas System and Google are partnering to offer career certificates to students across eight UT academic institutions with the goal of equipping graduates with additional skills to help them find jobs after graduation.According to a release, the certificates will prepare students with skills in the fields of data analytics, e-commerce and digital marketing, IT support, automation in python, project management and user experience (UX) design.
Atlassian Extends Jira's Reach Into DevOps Workflows
By: Mike Vizard on Atlassian today added a range of capabilities to its Jira project management application that make it easier to manage software development projects, including a toolchain page that simplifies tool discovery for any given project.In addition, Atlassian is including a Discover tab on that page that makes it possible to track activities and set priorities by providing more context around the goals for any given project.
Mr Gorilla swaps outfit for 'kindness of strangers' in 263-mile walk for Ukraine
A serial fundraiser once known as Mr Gorilla has ditched his outfit for a new 263-mile walking challenge which relies on the "kindness of strangers", and will end at the Houses of Parliament to raise awareness for the plight of Ukrainians.