Perhaps you’ve come across the term “storyboard” before, especially from a character in a glitzy (and utterly implausible) movie portrayal of an advertising agency. Or, perhaps, it conjures up an image of a wall covered in a flurry of sketches with creative teams looking at them with lowered brows, fingers stroking beards as they evaluate …
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Overview of Scrum vs. Kanban Boards
If you’re familiar with agile methodology and sprint planning, you’ve probably come across two project management techniques: Kanban Boards and Scrum Boards. Kanban and Scrum Boards are similar—but how do you choose the right one for your business and team? And how can you train your employees to utilize it to its full potential? Let’s …
Understanding Concept Mapping & Note Taking
Did you know that 65% of the people in the world are visual learners? When it comes to brainstorming with a team or organizing your thoughts, having a visual can come in handy for many learners. But how do you come up with a visual that works? Enter concept mapping. Keep reading to learn what …
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Guide to the MoSCoW Method
Organization and prioritization are two key components of a successful project. They’re also elements that are inherently more difficult to achieve online. Luckily, tools like the Moscow Method are changing that. The Moscow Method is a technique for teams to brainstorm and collaborate and has excellent takeaways that can be applied to a wide range …
Pyramid Chart Overview: How Do They Work
There’s a wide variety of tools and tactics you can use when making decisions for your business. But here’s the thing: the approaches that help you better process data and put analytics to work lead to the best decisions. The practice of data analytics is growing more and more prominent in today’s business world, characterized …
Bull’s Eye Diagram Overview
Have you ever had so many tasks to do that you don’t even know where to start? The most crucial aspect of project management is prioritization. When you’re overwhelmed with tasks, being able to sort out which tasks need the most attention and focus—and which tasks can be done later—is essential. In fact, poor decisions …
Understanding Wardley Maps
No matter what your team is trying to accomplish, a well-thought-out, strategic plan is an essential first step. Overcoming unpredictability is a breeze when you prioritize planned strategies—strategies that predict potential roadblocks and leverage the knowledge your team already possesses. Although some plans could appear foolproof from the outside, they often aren’t well-equipped to fully …
Strategy Diamond Overview
When it comes to strategy, there’s no such thing as a foolproof plan. In order to ensure things go as planned, you’ll need a comprehensive plan. Using a Strategy Diamond Model is a simple approach to illustrate how the many elements of an organization’s strategy are interconnected with one another. This blog will discuss the …
Guide to the Impact Effort Matrix
One of the major challenges that business owners and project managers commonly face is determining how they can make the most efficient use of their time and resources. For instance, is it preferable to emphasize low-impact projects because they demand a comparably low amount of work, or should the focus be working on high-impact projects? …
Guide to Four Actions Frameworks
Have you heard of the Four Actions Framework? It’s a business tool that’s applicable in nearly every industry. The success stories are countless for organizations looking to establish new value offerings and markets. But how does this strategy work? What are its benefits? And what are the steps to building one? This blog has the …