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What Changes Should You Expect In 2021's Project Management: A Few Thoughts On Homeoffice, Strategy, and Waterfalls
What Changes Should You Expect In 2021's Project Management: A Few Thoughts On Homeoffice, Strategy, and Waterfalls
02.12.20When clickbait articles on the next year start popping up, you know it's December again. But whether it is a Chinese horoscope or Project Management, rather than serious thinking, you get a safe list of very obvious things, not inspiring ideas nor valuable thoughts.
When clickbait articles on the next year start popping up, you know it's December again. But whether it is a Chinese horoscope or Project Management, rather than serious thinking, you get a safe list of very obvious things, not inspiring ideas nor valuable thoughts.
Covid F**kups In Project Management That Really Happened: How To Avoid Crucial PM Mistakes In The Covid Times
Covid F**kups In Project Management That Really Happened: How To Avoid Crucial PM Mistakes In The Covid Times
13.11.20We asked project managers what was the biggest issue connected to Covid they have faced. Our favorite answer: “The whole Covid is a pain in the ass.” Dear reader, we picked the top three f**kups – oh, one of them is ours, btw. – so you avoid doing the same faults in managing your projects.
We asked project managers what was the biggest issue connected to Covid they have faced. Our favorite answer: “The whole Covid is a pain in the ass.” Dear reader, we picked the top three f**kups – oh, one of them is ours, btw. – so you avoid doing the same faults in managing your projects.
How To Maintain Your Team's Discipline From Home: Real Story Shared By Our Senior Project Manager
How To Maintain Your Team's Discipline From Home: Real Story Shared By Our Senior Project Manager
11.11.20Let me guess – it's Monday, slightly after 9 AM and you're the only one ready in your virtual Zoom room. You start to feel just anger. With some of your team members simply ignoring the time schedule, you have become more “Postpone” than “Project” manager. What can you do about it?
Let me guess – it's Monday, slightly after 9 AM and you're the only one ready in your virtual Zoom room. You start to feel just anger. With some of your team members simply ignoring the time schedule, you have become more “Postpone” than “Project” manager. What can you do about it?
3 Ultimate PM Tools You Need To Master To Become A Real Senior Project Manager
3 Ultimate PM Tools You Need To Master To Become A Real Senior Project Manager
14.10.20Be honest: are you sure about using approved project management methodologies as good as you can? The answer is simple – if you feel stressed at work, you don't. There are lots of great PM tools, but the point is to know a few tips & tricks to really make them work for you – the project manager. Ideally with up to date all-in-one software, or separately.
Be honest: are you sure about using approved project management methodologies as good as you can? The answer is simple – if you feel stressed at work, you don't. There are lots of great PM tools, but the point is to know a few tips & tricks to really make them work for you – the project manager. Ideally with up to date all-in-one software, or separately.
Easy Project 10.6 Autumn Edition Is Out Now
Easy Project 10.6 Autumn Edition Is Out Now
07.10.20All improved to boost your project management. It's Easy Project, which is now released in version 10.6 Autumn Edition. Look forward to brand new features and various enhancements, such as improved Gantt chart, reporting from Resource Management or better UX.
All improved to boost your project management. It's Easy Project, which is now released in version 10.6 Autumn Edition. Look forward to brand new features and various enhancements, such as improved Gantt chart, reporting from Resource Management or better UX.
What Is The New "Easy Project 10.6 – Autumn Edition" And How To Get The Most Of It? – Webinar
What Is The New "Easy Project 10.6 – Autumn Edition" And How To Get The Most Of It? – Webinar
30.09.20Woohoo! The new Easy Project 10.6 – Autumn Edition is here! Discover how to get your projects done smoother and quicker using new powerful features and improvements!
Woohoo! The new Easy Project 10.6 – Autumn Edition is here! Discover how to get your projects done smoother and quicker using new powerful features and improvements!
The Gantt Chart Redesigned
The Gantt Chart Redesigned
16.09.20The Gantt chart is undoubtedly one of the most important visual project management tools in Easy Project. See what's new in this brief change overview.
The Gantt chart is undoubtedly one of the most important visual project management tools in Easy Project. See what's new in this brief change overview.
Joy Does Not Divide, It Multiplies!
Joy Does Not Divide, It Multiplies!
20.05.20A company’s economic activity is undoubtedly important. However, other aspects are also gaining increasing prominence - environmental protection or social responsibility.
A company’s economic activity is undoubtedly important. However, other aspects are also gaining increasing prominence - environmental protection or social responsibility.
Debian 8 end of life
Debian 8 end of life
13.05.20We'd like to inform you about the upcoming end of life of Debian 8 OS that could impact your production Easy Project application. Security updates for Debian 8 will be discontinued on June 30, 2020.
We'd like to inform you about the upcoming end of life of Debian 8 OS that could impact your production Easy Project application. Security updates for Debian 8 will be discontinued on June 30, 2020.
What's new in Easy Project 10 and how to make the most of it - webinar
What's new in Easy Project 10 and how to make the most of it - webinar
05.05.20A brand new Easy Project 10 brings improved design and user experience along with the most wanted project management features. If you are interested in new features released in this version, just try it in a 30-day free trial or play the webinar recording.
A brand new Easy Project 10 brings improved design and user experience along with the most wanted project management features. If you are interested in new features released in this version, just try it in a 30-day free trial or play the webinar recording.
6 business threats in 2020 and how to face them using risk management
6 business threats in 2020 and how to face them using risk management
29.04.20Have you identified all risks in your project or company that you continuously monitor and set up processes to prevent them? From my own experience, this is usually not the case, and risk management, like data backup, for example, becomes a neglected activity, which is appreciated only retrospectively, when it is usually too late.
Have you identified all risks in your project or company that you continuously monitor and set up processes to prevent them? From my own experience, this is usually not the case, and risk management, like data backup, for example, becomes a neglected activity, which is appreciated only retrospectively, when it is usually too late.
Easy Project 10 – Protect Your Projects From Risks
Easy Project 10 – Protect Your Projects From Risks
08.04.20Are your projects well protected against common risks? Can you plan your future testing scenarios right in your project management? Are your projects secured from unauthorized access? Or can you let your tasks' due date calculate automatically? Of course, you can. With new Easy Project 10 that has just been released.
Are your projects well protected against common risks? Can you plan your future testing scenarios right in your project management? Are your projects secured from unauthorized access? Or can you let your tasks' due date calculate automatically? Of course, you can. With new Easy Project 10 that has just been released.
How to make the most of the home office? 4 practical tips
How to make the most of the home office? 4 practical tips
24.03.20Despite the home office has become a widely used benefit in recent years, many companies still do not know how to make it work efficiently. While all you need to do is to stick to the guiding principles, and your team or the entire business can work effectively like from the office.
Despite the home office has become a widely used benefit in recent years, many companies still do not know how to make it work efficiently. While all you need to do is to stick to the guiding principles, and your team or the entire business can work effectively like from the office.
Is home office effective? Results of a two-year study
Is home office effective? Results of a two-year study
23.03.20Leaving aside the need to work from home because of the current situation (coronavirus emergency; March 2020), a number of studies suggest the use of home office. I would like to share with you the results of a two-year study by Professor of Economics Nicholas Blooma of Stanford University. (study from 2017; source here)
Leaving aside the need to work from home because of the current situation (coronavirus emergency; March 2020), a number of studies suggest the use of home office. I would like to share with you the results of a two-year study by Professor of Economics Nicholas Blooma of Stanford University. (study from 2017; source here)
Ruby 2.3 deprecation
Ruby 2.3 deprecation
03.03.20Announcement for server admins who take care of Easy Project Server solution. As of 30. 4. 2020, support for Ruby 2.3.x is dropped due to the increasing deprecation of this version from third-party components used by Easy Project.
Announcement for server admins who take care of Easy Project Server solution. As of 30. 4. 2020, support for Ruby 2.3.x is dropped due to the increasing deprecation of this version from third-party components used by Easy Project.
Set up Easy Project on your own with this new implementation guide
Set up Easy Project on your own with this new implementation guide
06.02.20Our new implementation guide will walk you through the basics you need to know to adapt ESSENTIAL and BUSINESS PLAN of Easy Project quickly and painlessly. The goal of this manual is to get your application into a state where you can start managing simple real projects with real people in a short amount of time.
Our new implementation guide will walk you through the basics you need to know to adapt ESSENTIAL and BUSINESS PLAN of Easy Project quickly and painlessly. The goal of this manual is to get your application into a state where you can start managing simple real projects with real people in a short amount of time.
Making Easy Project Server More Secure - Safety Tips for Your Web Application
Making Easy Project Server More Secure - Safety Tips for Your Web Application
07.01.20Keeping your Easy Project safe and resilient is as important to us just as it is to you. Therefore, we bring some advice (including strong recommendations). Some tips you may find obvious, however, a good checklist should contain everything.
Keeping your Easy Project safe and resilient is as important to us just as it is to you. Therefore, we bring some advice (including strong recommendations). Some tips you may find obvious, however, a good checklist should contain everything.
Easy Visual Management of Project Finances? Try Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)
Easy Visual Management of Project Finances? Try Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)
12.12.19You may call it Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) or visual finance management. Easy Project CBS is an integral part of our existing, very popular feature called Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Thanks to CBS, you can see and manage project and task finances right from the mind map view.
You may call it Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) or visual finance management. Easy Project CBS is an integral part of our existing, very popular feature called Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). Thanks to CBS, you can see and manage project and task finances right from the mind map view.
Diagrams & DevOps for Easy Project Management - Webinar
Diagrams & DevOps for Easy Project Management - Webinar
25.11.19Easy Project introduces a set of plugins for integrated DevOps management. From Requirements to Test Cases and Continuous Integration. In this webinar recording, you will also learn how to create powerful UML or other diagrams right within your tasks, dashboards, knowledgebase, requirements or test scenarios.
Easy Project introduces a set of plugins for integrated DevOps management. From Requirements to Test Cases and Continuous Integration. In this webinar recording, you will also learn how to create powerful UML or other diagrams right within your tasks, dashboards, knowledgebase, requirements or test scenarios.
Help Desk 2019 for Easy Project Management - Webinar
Help Desk 2019 for Easy Project Management - Webinar
13.11.19Try the integrated Help Desk solution by Easy Project for improved customer care and smoother processing. There are two basic ways of creating tickets – from e-mail or from a simplified user interface. Tickets are stored in projects where you can define SLAs, pre-paid hours, transfer 'unused' hours and easily generate reports.
Try the integrated Help Desk solution by Easy Project for improved customer care and smoother processing. There are two basic ways of creating tickets – from e-mail or from a simplified user interface. Tickets are stored in projects where you can define SLAs, pre-paid hours, transfer 'unused' hours and easily generate reports.
Resource Management 2019 for Easy Project Management - Webinar
Resource Management 2019 for Easy Project Management - Webinar
18.10.19Resource management made easy and visual with Easy Project 2019. It is a tool for professional planning and assignment of work. Managers plan work on projects with regard to real-time capacities of workers and estimated time for task realization. Watch the webinar recording (below) to learn more.
Resource management made easy and visual with Easy Project 2019. It is a tool for professional planning and assignment of work. Managers plan work on projects with regard to real-time capacities of workers and estimated time for task realization. Watch the webinar recording (below) to learn more.
Easy Project 2019 October's Update - One Step Closer to the Perfect Project Management
Easy Project 2019 October's Update - One Step Closer to the Perfect Project Management
14.10.19Do you wonder what to expect from a second big update of Easy Project this year? When the original 2019 version was released in February, it brought a lot of new features. But October's update goes even further as it brings improved design and user experience in addition to good old (and new) project management features.
Do you wonder what to expect from a second big update of Easy Project this year? When the original 2019 version was released in February, it brought a lot of new features. But October's update goes even further as it brings improved design and user experience in addition to good old (and new) project management features.
Gantt Chart 2019 for Easy Project Management - Webinar
Gantt Chart 2019 for Easy Project Management - Webinar
20.09.19In our webinar recording (below), you will learn why Gantt chart in Easy Project 2019 represents a powerful planning tool in your hands, based on a graphical overview (bar chart) and a schedule of all tasks (issues) that belong either to a given project or globally to all projects.
In our webinar recording (below), you will learn why Gantt chart in Easy Project 2019 represents a powerful planning tool in your hands, based on a graphical overview (bar chart) and a schedule of all tasks (issues) that belong either to a given project or globally to all projects.
Easy Project for Budget-friendly Project Management at Schools
Easy Project for Budget-friendly Project Management at Schools
10.09.19Just like any other business, schools have a lot of projects that need proper management. Something as simple as conducting a meeting can prove to be quite a frustrating process if things are not managed the right way.
Just like any other business, schools have a lot of projects that need proper management. Something as simple as conducting a meeting can prove to be quite a frustrating process if things are not managed the right way.
Scheduler for Easy Project Management - Webinar
Scheduler for Easy Project Management - Webinar
15.08.19Have control over your tasks, meetings, attendance, CRM activities, and resources on a single calendar screen. Watch our webinar recording (below) to find out how Scheduler can make your work easier.
Have control over your tasks, meetings, attendance, CRM activities, and resources on a single calendar screen. Watch our webinar recording (below) to find out how Scheduler can make your work easier.
Are you managing a new project? Answer these 11 questions before its own start
Are you managing a new project? Answer these 11 questions before its own start
05.08.19If you want to avoid later complications and lead the project towards a successful end, such a perspective on project development is crucial, together with efficient leadership. So, let's start answering.
If you want to avoid later complications and lead the project towards a successful end, such a perspective on project development is crucial, together with efficient leadership. So, let's start answering.
Easy Project Allows Quick, Controlled and Organization-wide Industrial Project Management
Easy Project Allows Quick, Controlled and Organization-wide Industrial Project Management
15.07.19Being efficient in the use of resources is integral to the success of any project, more so when it comes to industrial projects. A tiny mistake in management can lead to disastrous consequences in industrial companies due to the size of their projects.
Being efficient in the use of resources is integral to the success of any project, more so when it comes to industrial projects. A tiny mistake in management can lead to disastrous consequences in industrial companies due to the size of their projects.
What's New in Easy Project 2019 - Webinar
What's New in Easy Project 2019 - Webinar
24.06.19Make your projects more profitable with new powerful Easy Project 2019. New features like Business Intelligence, Scheduler, Cost Breakdown Structure and more. Now it's even easier to start with the new Lite version.
Make your projects more profitable with new powerful Easy Project 2019. New features like Business Intelligence, Scheduler, Cost Breakdown Structure and more. Now it's even easier to start with the new Lite version.
End of support for Internet Explorer
End of support for Internet Explorer
30.04.19Please note that with the June update of Easy Project 2019, browser Internet Explorer will no longer be supported.
Please note that with the June update of Easy Project 2019, browser Internet Explorer will no longer be supported.
A History of PMI and Its Role in Project Management
A History of PMI and Its Role in Project Management
07.03.19Any kind of trade usually has its trade association, an umbrella organization officially representing the business sector and providing related training or networking. Project management is not different.
Any kind of trade usually has its trade association, an umbrella organization officially representing the business sector and providing related training or networking. Project management is not different.
A complete handbook for Easy Project users is here
A complete handbook for Easy Project users is here
27.02.19Do you want to make your projects easy & efficient since your beginning with Easy Project? Then explore our complete Easy Project User Guide.
Do you want to make your projects easy & efficient since your beginning with Easy Project? Then explore our complete Easy Project User Guide.
Online project management makes sense for companies with ten or more employees
Online project management makes sense for companies with ten or more employees
22.02.19Do you write tasks down on little pieces of paper that you stick to your monitor? Do you keep a running notepad or Excel sheet? That’s fine up to a certain number of projects, but trying to manage even a small team of people this way is practically impossible.
Do you write tasks down on little pieces of paper that you stick to your monitor? Do you keep a running notepad or Excel sheet? That’s fine up to a certain number of projects, but trying to manage even a small team of people this way is practically impossible.
One small step for man, one giant leap for project teams - Easy Project 2019
One small step for man, one giant leap for project teams - Easy Project 2019
14.02.19Last week, a new major version of Easy Project was released. The 2019 edition brings new powerful features like Business Intelligence, Scheduler, Cost Breakdown Structure, Diagrams, and more. On the top of that, "easy-to-start" Lite version is great as the first step into project management.
Last week, a new major version of Easy Project was released. The 2019 edition brings new powerful features like Business Intelligence, Scheduler, Cost Breakdown Structure, Diagrams, and more. On the top of that, "easy-to-start" Lite version is great as the first step into project management.
Smart Home solutions delivery improved - myComfort case study
Smart Home solutions delivery improved - myComfort case study
04.01.19myComfort is a Czech company dedicated to the provision of Smart Home solutions to end users’ apartments, family houses etc. as well as to companies.
myComfort is a Czech company dedicated to the provision of Smart Home solutions to end users’ apartments, family houses etc. as well as to companies.
Project manager dashboard helps your team keep on track
Project manager dashboard helps your team keep on track
16.12.18Project manager dashboard in Easy Project 2019 brings the most useful features for project manager role on just a single screen. All the modules are fully customizable to your liking. Watch the video tutorial to learn more.
Project manager dashboard in Easy Project 2019 brings the most useful features for project manager role on just a single screen. All the modules are fully customizable to your liking. Watch the video tutorial to learn more.
How to get Resource Management to the maximum - webinar (German)
How to get Resource Management to the maximum - webinar (German)
03.12.18Resource Management is a key extension of Easy Project 2019. Easily assign tasks to users, get overview of workload across all users and projects and manage user's workload for optimal utilization of their competencies.
Resource Management is a key extension of Easy Project 2019. Easily assign tasks to users, get overview of workload across all users and projects and manage user's workload for optimal utilization of their competencies.
The three pillars of successful project management - webinar (Spanish)
The three pillars of successful project management - webinar (Spanish)
31.10.18The relationship between the scope, schedule and cost of a project is referred to as the Triple Constraint or Triple Imperative or Iron Triangle. It is imperative that a Project Manager understands that adjustments cannot be made to one of the three attributes without affecting at least one of the others.
The relationship between the scope, schedule and cost of a project is referred to as the Triple Constraint or Triple Imperative or Iron Triangle. It is imperative that a Project Manager understands that adjustments cannot be made to one of the three attributes without affecting at least one of the others.
Understanding the project management triangle - webinar (German)
Understanding the project management triangle - webinar (German)
24.10.18Success in project management has been traditionally associated with the ability of the project manager to deliver in scope, time, cost, and quality. The “iron triangle” is a challenge to reach a reasonable trade-off among various concurrent, heterogeneous, and visible constraints.
Success in project management has been traditionally associated with the ability of the project manager to deliver in scope, time, cost, and quality. The “iron triangle” is a challenge to reach a reasonable trade-off among various concurrent, heterogeneous, and visible constraints.
All-in-one project management according to PRINCE2 techniques - webinar
All-in-one project management according to PRINCE2 techniques - webinar
04.10.18Why sink into chaos with a costly set of unsynchronized management tools? Easy Project offers you an all-in-one management solution that will help you on every management stage using PRINCE2 methods and can be adjusted to your company's and environment's needs.
Why sink into chaos with a costly set of unsynchronized management tools? Easy Project offers you an all-in-one management solution that will help you on every management stage using PRINCE2 methods and can be adjusted to your company's and environment's needs.
What is Triple imperative in project management - webinar (Russian)
What is Triple imperative in project management - webinar (Russian)
26.09.18Every project is defined, at the very least, by 3 crucial characteristics. When managed with proper level of attention and precision, the delivery will be a breeze...
Every project is defined, at the very least, by 3 crucial characteristics. When managed with proper level of attention and precision, the delivery will be a breeze...
Easy Community brings project management sources & inspiration - webinar
Easy Community brings project management sources & inspiration - webinar
16.09.18Easy Community gathers Easy users from all around the world in one place, perfect for sharing experience and getting advice from IT experts, admins and regular users. Download and share project templates, dashboards, and custom modifications.
Easy Community gathers Easy users from all around the world in one place, perfect for sharing experience and getting advice from IT experts, admins and regular users. Download and share project templates, dashboards, and custom modifications.
Triple imperative for true power of project management - webinar (French)
Triple imperative for true power of project management - webinar (French)
07.09.18Every project is defined, at the very least, by 3 crucial characteristics. When managed with proper level of attention and precision, the delivery will be a breeze...
Every project is defined, at the very least, by 3 crucial characteristics. When managed with proper level of attention and precision, the delivery will be a breeze...
Project management sources & inspiration - Easy Community
Project management sources & inspiration - Easy Community
06.09.18Easy Community gathers Easy users from all around the world in one place, perfect for sharing experience and getting advice from IT experts, admins and regular users. Download and share project templates, dashboards, and custom modifications.
Easy Community gathers Easy users from all around the world in one place, perfect for sharing experience and getting advice from IT experts, admins and regular users. Download and share project templates, dashboards, and custom modifications.
Easy Project Affiliate Program - Refer a customer and get a reward
Easy Project Affiliate Program - Refer a customer and get a reward
29.08.18Yes, it is as easy as that! In Easy Project, we want to show appreciation to those who help us to reach more people who are looking for a project management tool.
Yes, it is as easy as that! In Easy Project, we want to show appreciation to those who help us to reach more people who are looking for a project management tool.
Complete project life-cycle management in the banking sector - case study
Complete project life-cycle management in the banking sector - case study
10.08.18PPF Bank is a specialized corporate and investment bank providing financial consulting, banking and investment services especially in the Czech Republic, Middle, and Eastern Europe.
PPF Bank is a specialized corporate and investment bank providing financial consulting, banking and investment services especially in the Czech Republic, Middle, and Eastern Europe.
Integrate Easy Project with other apps in few minutes - webinar
Integrate Easy Project with other apps in few minutes - webinar
03.08.18Are you looking to import data into Easy Project or are you looking to integrate a software you already use with your Easy Project? Learn more about data import and integrations we offer, such as API and Zapier.
Are you looking to import data into Easy Project or are you looking to integrate a software you already use with your Easy Project? Learn more about data import and integrations we offer, such as API and Zapier.
Taking your software development beyond Scrum with Easy Project
Taking your software development beyond Scrum with Easy Project
22.07.18The agile methodology that acts as the center of the Scrum approach to software development now prevails in organizations around the world.
The agile methodology that acts as the center of the Scrum approach to software development now prevails in organizations around the world.
Become an Easy Project affiliate - webinar
Become an Easy Project affiliate - webinar
11.07.18Join Easy Project Affiliate Program and learn how to make extra money recommending Easy Project to your clients and your contacts. Click on the play button below to start the webinar.
Join Easy Project Affiliate Program and learn how to make extra money recommending Easy Project to your clients and your contacts. Click on the play button below to start the webinar.
Project management innovations supported by Easy Project - case study
Project management innovations supported by Easy Project - case study
29.06.18JIRI models is a Czech company based in Pisek. The company focuses on publishing and merchandising products, mostly fun and creative books with popular children's motifs.
JIRI models is a Czech company based in Pisek. The company focuses on publishing and merchandising products, mostly fun and creative books with popular children's motifs.
Update your tasks and tickets in one click - webinar
Update your tasks and tickets in one click - webinar
21.06.18Easy buttons are the fastest way of updating your tasks and tickets. Just drag selected task and drop it on an Easy button. And its automatically updated. Click on the play button below to start the webinar.
Easy buttons are the fastest way of updating your tasks and tickets. Just drag selected task and drop it on an Easy button. And its automatically updated. Click on the play button below to start the webinar.
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