Title annual planning

The ultimate guide to annual planning for product teams

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Jory MacKay
December 19, 2023

Contrary to what most product teams have heard, annual planning isn’t just reserved for senior executives and finance teams. Instead, it’s a core part of the project and product management process. In fact, an annual product survey found that...

Title how to create implementation plan

How to create a project implementation plan

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Jory MacKay
November 07, 2023

If you work in project management, your job isn’t done until your users are happy — but that isn’t always the case. Data from the Harvard Business Review shows that a meager 35% of projects worldwide are deemed successful by the people who build...

Title project deliverables 101

Project deliverables 101: What every PM needs to know

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Jory MacKay
September 12, 2023

Great deliverables sit at the core of every successful project. Whether it’s the meetings you run, the plans you build, or the outputs you create, project deliverables help set stakeholder expectations, guide your team’s work, and monitor your...

Title mastering one on one meetings

A Guide to Mastering One-On-One Meetings

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Jory MacKay
August 29, 2023

One-on-one meetings are consistently rated as the most impactful way to learn about your team, exchange feedback, and keep projects on track. Unfortunately, many managers get their one-on-ones wrong, with sessions feeling rushed, unorganized, and...

Title marketing project management

Marketing project management: Everything you need to know

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Jory MacKay
August 15, 2023

As much as product and marketing teams don’t always see eye-to-eye, the two departments ultimately have a symbiotic relationship. Without a good product, even the best marketing campaigns will fall flat. And without good marketing, even great products...