Microsoft SharePoint, a web-based collaborative toolset, is available as an On-Premises installation, in the cloud, or as a hybrid solution. Start managing projects with a free SharePoint template [Download…
| July 20, 2020 | 5 min read
BrightWork offers incredible reporting capabilities across SharePoint site collections giving you visibility, clarity, and control of your projects. Webinar: Introduction to Power BI and BrightWork You may want…
| July 1, 2020 | 3 min read
A project typically follows five stages: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Project Planning establishes the total scope of the project, defines/refines the requirements, and develops the course…
| June 30, 2020 | 5 min read
Getting a standard approach to projects in place takes more than finding the right process and templates. Your team also needs to use the new tools consistently to improve project…
| June 24, 2020 | 6 min read
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Organizations need projects to deliver change and business value. In many cases, projects are now led by “accidental project managers”. Whilst these individuals have subject matter expertise and leadership skills, they usually…
| June 23, 2020 | 3 min read
According to research conducted by the Project Management Institute, organizations waste an average of $97 million for every $1 billion invested, due to poor project performance. Download your SharePoint…
| June 17, 2020 | 7 min read
Do you have an upcoming interview for a project management position? Be prepared to answer a combination of behavioral and situational-based interview questions aimed at revealing your leadership, communication, and…
| June 16, 2020 | 7 min read
Communication is one of the most important aspects of agile development, but how does this apply to remote agile teams? “Individuals and interactions over processes and tools” – Agile Manifesto…
| June 4, 2020 | 6 min read
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This is the third part of a four-part series on standardizing your projects with the Free SharePoint Project Management Template from BrightWork. Catch up on the previous articles, which address…
| May 19, 2020 | 11 min read
These days, it’s all about collaborative project management. It’s about working better and more efficiently with your team to move projects forward. But managing a project isn’t easy. That’s why…
| April 9, 2020 | 6 min read
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There is no doubt that remote work is here to stay. With each passing year, more employees across the world join the remote workforce. Start collaborating with a free…
| April 8, 2020 | 8 min read
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Remote project teams are rapidly becoming a centerpiece of today’s global economy. With so many resources available to facilitate remote work, such as Slack, Trello, Asana, etc., and with added…
| April 2, 2020 | 7 min read
This is the final part of a multipart series on managing a project with the Free SharePoint Project Management Template. Catch up on the previous articles in the series on…
| April 1, 2020 | 3 min read
In their 2020 Manufacturing Outlook Report, Deloitte notes manufacturers are streamlining operations, strengthening their core capabilities, and become increasingly focused on key markets to stay competitive. Get projects under…
| March 26, 2020 | 10 min read
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This is the fourth part of a multipart series on managing a website redesign project with the Free SharePoint Project Management Template. Catch up on the previous articles in the…
| March 19, 2020 | 5 min read
According to Gartner, the Banking and Financial Services industry is the largest consumer of Information Technology Products and Services, amounting to $487 billion globally. Get projects under control quickly…
| March 17, 2020 | 12 min read
Government information technology solutions are often legacy systems that have been in place for a long time. These legacy systems are outdated, insecure, and costly to maintain, making a drive…
| February 28, 2020 | 6 min read
Government agencies are tasked with delivering a wide range of services to citizens as efficiently and securely as possible. It’s no easy feat, especially with limited resources, legacy processes, and…
| February 24, 2020 | 12 min read
Project teams often ask if they should manage their projects on SharePoint with a plug-in like BrightWork, Microsoft Project Server, or Project for the web. Of course, the answer is –…
| February 11, 2020 | 4 min read
Nintex is a point-and-click workflow automation tool used to automate and optimize a wide range of business processes on various platforms, including SharePoint. Webinar recording: Automating Project Processes with…
| February 5, 2020 | 4 min read
Business processes, workflows, and projects. These ways of working are connected and rely on each other to reach your goals. Read more about SharePoint workflows in our online guide…
| January 15, 2020 | 10 min read
Successful Agile project management is only possible when you have a total commitment to core values from everybody in your agile team. These core values, taken directly from the agile…
| December 30, 2019 | 5 min read
SharePoint includes five out-of-the-box workflows for collecting signatures and feedback, managing processes, and getting approval for documents. Watch: Using SharePoint Workflows for Project Team Collaboration If you need…
| December 16, 2019 | 4 min read
Agile Boards on BrightWork for SharePoint On-Premises enable project managers to move through work quickly, addressing risks, tasks, and issues in a visual, modern way. The Kanban framework focuses on…
| December 13, 2019 | 4 min read