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...
Data shows that inaccurate requirement gathering is one of the key reasons up to 70% of projects fail. Yet, beneath that stat is the real problem: Teams focus too much on functional requirements (what the system does) and forget about the non-functional...
For most development teams and startups, ‘becoming Agile’ starts and ends with how you build software. But a full Agile transformation isn’t just about the development process you use — it’s a way to bring creativity, innovation, and lean operations...
As any project manager can tell you, metrics and data can be overwhelming. Between product data, KPIs, performance metrics, and user research, there are a lot of numbers to review, analyze, and manage on a regular basis. Choosing one overarching...
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...
Projects fail. That’s a fact. According to a PwC study of over 10,640 projects, only a tiny, tiny portion of companies – 2.5% to be exact – complete 100% of their projects successfully. But what does project ‘failure’ really mean? Project failure...
As products become more complex, technical project managers have quickly become the holy grail for growing businesses. Technical project managers (TPM) bridge the gap between understanding what’s technically possible in a project and managing the...
After running Planio for more than a decade, I’ve come to learn that managers and leaders often wear blinders. Even if we think we’re being open and understanding, underneath it all, we think we know best. And that’s a problem — especially on remote...
Pitching projects and building influence with stakeholders and executives is an essential part of successfully managing projects. But, while project managers have tons of skills, they’re rarely good at being salespeople. The issue often comes...
Fast, Cheap, Good… Pick two. Every freelancer, business owner, and car mechanic knows this phrase. If you want something done good and fast, you’re going to be paying a premium. If you want it cheap and fast… well, you get what you pay for. Projects...