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Scrum. It was originally a rugby term, describing the interlocking formation of players as they get ready to…you know…do rugby stuff. Now that I have alienated our entire British commonwealth audience, let’s turn our attention to Scrum’s other meaning, the one in the field of project management. In snazzy technical terms, scrum project management is “an iterative […]

It should come as no surprise that there are several methodologies out there for managing projects. Likewise, with different priorities, goals, and habits, it should make sense that different project management apps exist to meet the needs of those varied methods. The most basic, traditional, and universal of those methods is Waterfall project management. In […]

When it comes to project management software, there are all sorts of opinions about what is most desirable. I think the majority of people, even those who would describe themselves as technology nerds, most often prefer to use applications that work well enough on their own and do not require deep knowledge of coding to […]

If you are a newcomer to the project management world, you would be forgiven for not immediately grasping the difference between task management and project management. After all, both tasks and projects are things that need to get done, and it would be helpful to…manage them. All playfulness aside, the difference between the two concepts […]

Earlier this year I wrote a blog post describing the top three project management apps for small businesses. In the interest of fairness, I figured I should round things out and post a similar list, this time focusing on apps that can handle the demands of a larger business. I actually thought it might be […]

Basecamp alls itself “everyone’s favorite project management app,” and I think this description is largely accurate. Affordable, reliable and easy-to-use, Basecamp is by far the most popular project management software to date, with more than 2.5 million accounts and a 97-percent customer satisfaction rate. In case you were wondering, Basecamp is also one of the […]

Since it launched in 2011, Trello (see our review) has been the byword of cheap (free!), effective project and task management. It has won users over with its silly attitude, “board view,” integrations, and cute husky dog mascot. Sure there were other apps with more features, sure there were other apps with better communication tools, but […]

Pros Easy to use Low monthly cost Intuitive user interface Suitable for small businesses Cons Limited support materials Not suitable for medium or large businesses Rudimentary feature set Overview If you are even a little familiar with the project management industry, you will probably have noticed the…creative…names companies come up with for their products. Redbooth. […]

ClickUp is a highly rated project management app that has a low cost and a simple pricing plan. We like that the tool allows you to create any template you need to manage your team with plenty of flexibility to pivot as the project evolves.

Pros Easy to use Modern user interface Varied support materials Cons Expensive monthly cost Rudimentary feature set Overview: Founded by Mathias Mikkelsen and designed in Norway, Timely is built around an obsession with time. According to the company website, Timely is designed to help customers find the storied “25th hour” that will help them progress […]