Title guide to dealing with burnout

The project manager’s guide to dealing with burnout

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Jory MacKay
November 08, 2022

It’s no longer a question of if you’ll suffer from burnout - but when. Nearly 75% of workers say they’ve experienced burnout during their career (with 40% of those saying they’ve experienced burnout specifically during the pandemic). But burnout...

Title how to write a project plan

How to Write a Project Plan (with free Template)

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Jory MacKay
October 25, 2022

Despite all of your hard work, the honest truth is that 70% of all projects will fail to meet their goals. But while there are countless reasons why projects fail — scope creep, budget overrun, lack of stakeholder support — there’s one roadblock...

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What is Program Management & Do You Need It?

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Jory MacKay
October 11, 2022

If you’ve been managing projects long enough, you’ll know there’s a fair bit of confusion around roles and titles. But few cause as much confusion as the difference between project and program management. While there are some similarities between...

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6 steps to validate your new product ideas

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Jory MacKay
September 27, 2022

How hard is it to create a successful product? According to some studies, your chances of building a successful, revenue-generating product are only slightly better than your chances of being accepted to Harvard. As a project or product leader...

Title 10 ways get over a mental block

10 creative ways to get over a mental block

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Jory MacKay
September 13, 2022

If you’ve felt especially foggy, slow, or “stuck” lately, you’re not alone. According to memory researchers, we’re experiencing more mental blocks than ever — moments where we forget simple things or can’t perform routine acts that were once second...

Title how to use behavioral design better products

How to use behavioral design to build better products

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Jory MacKay
August 30, 2022

Ask a project manager what superpower they’d pick, and you’ll most likely hear the same answer: reading minds. As people who make products, it’s our job to understand what real people actually want to the best of our abilities. That’s why we spend...

Title guide to 5 agile ceremonies

A modern (and easy) guide to the 5 agile ceremonies

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Jory MacKay
July 05, 2022

Agile ceremonies are the fuel that keeps your development team moving forward. Even in the depths of the most complex projects, regular check-ins, moments for self-reflection, and planning sessions can help illuminate the path ahead. But what...