Author: Alex Carter
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Communication Tips for Project Managers
Successful projects all have one thing in common: excellent communication. If a team engages in active communication, projects run more smoothly, milestones get completed on time, and details don’t get overlooked. Communication habits often start from the top, and project managers should lead the way to set an example for the rest of the team,…
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Project Kickoffs: How to Set Your Team up for Success
When it comes to kicking off a new project, it’s important to lay out the purpose of the work and establish common goals. So much needs to go into a project kickoff and taking the time to go deep into the projects and expectations will not only excite your team, it will set a baseline…
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Why you should integrate GitLab with Jira
If you’re on a software team, you know how important it is to constantly improve the development workflow. If you’re using GitLab, you probably understand that it already helps with code management, and, if you use Jira, you understand that it’s a great project management platform that provides tools for teams to create, track, and…
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Multiple Ways to use Slack to be More Productive on Jira
That’s why more and more organizations are turning to chat apps like Slack. They help teams stay in close communication with each other. However, when individuals and groups are primarily working on other platforms, like Jira, it can be hard to shift back and forth, simply to send a message or to update an individual.…
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5 reasons teams miss deadlines and how to avoid delays
When it comes to managing projects, one of the most important jobs a team has is making sure they are meeting expected deadlines. Ensuring your team is hitting deadlines ensures your projects are on track and your clients are happy. It also means you aren’t losing money to excessive hours or lowering your client’s expectations…
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Linking Git and Jira – Plus Git commands to link Jira with Appvibe
When your team works with both Git and Jira, it’s helpful to have the ability for the two platforms to “talk” to each other. That way, your team gets to see their branches, commit messages, and pull requests right in Jira and allows them to have an overview of what they are working on (and…
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Top terms used by project managers and why communication is key for a successful project
When it comes to project management, effective communication is key to successful projects. Project management strategies not only help teams hit deadlines on time, but they also ensure the quality of the work and keep the necessary stakeholders in the loop. Project managers have a language all their own, with specific terms that will be…
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How plugins help teams use Jira more effectively
If you are an agile team, chances are you’re using Jira (it’s the #1 software development tool for agile!). The platform began as an issue tracker and has since evolved into an enterprise solution with a wide variety of integration possibilities. While it has its own products (like Confluence), it also allows for integrations with…
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Helpful GitHub Plugins for Project Managers
If you’re managing a team that works a lot on GitHub, you’re in luck. Not only is Git a fantastic code repository with a strong and supportive community, but it also has a lot of helpful plugins to help individuals and teams work better. There’s plenty of plugins for everything under the sun, but if…