We just released a new version of InLoox PM for Outlook that makes working with the InLoox PM work package and task management feature even more comfortable. Here are the most important tips and tricks that help you get the maximum out of InLoox PM 8.

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One of the three parameters in project management is time. Throughout the project execution project teams soon find that there is not enough time - hectic and stress spreads. Having too much time at your hands can be just as counter-productive because a complete lack of time pressure can be motivation blocker. Effective time management is needed. In the quest of increased productivity, try these strategies that help you make optimal use of the limited time resources.

In Rugby a “scrum” is a group of players who stay closely together in order to gain control of the ball. Scrum in project management refers back to the sport to emphasize the importance of teamwork in order to achieve a goal effectively.

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For businesses it is always essential to work efficiently. However, it is not always easy to do so because there are many daily activities that can distract you. It is important to identify those activities and avoid or improve them in order to increase your workplace productivity. 

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Cloud computing is not just a hype and it will definitely not disappear any time soon. On the contrary, it is expected that cloud-based software will be further developed in the future and it will open new possibilities for business in general and project management in particular.

For businesses in general and project managers in particular the Gantt Chart and the Critical Path are vital tools that can make or break a project and business undertaking. This might sound exaggerated, but while they are not a magic cure-all, they can assist in keeping a project on the right track. 

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Believe it or not, project management and American Football have a lot in common. If you take a deeper look there are striking similarities between the coaching of a football team and the managing of a project team: from strategy planning to collaboration and teamwork to setting goals. 

Kanban is a framework for implementing agile project management methods, right? Yes and no – Kanban in project management can do more. Here is how it works and how it helps your team collaborate more efficiently on project tasks, even if you are not using agile methods.

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Like any business undertaking, projects need to be performed and delivered under certain constraints. The project manager is the one responsible for ensuring that the project is being planned and executed in a way that constraints are not being overrun. In today’s post, I want to introduce two models – the Project Management Triangle and the Devil’s Quadrangle – that help us understand how the different project constraints interact.

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The New Year is a mere two weeks old, time to take a look at what to expect for 2015. Find out about trending new practices, technologies and challenges, career opportunities and industry trends to prepare for.