Project Manager`s Soft Skills
Leadership, Management, Negotiation, Personal Productivity, Remote Teams, Soft Skills, Teambuilding

Top Soft Skills Every Project Manager Needs to Master

Those who want to pursue a career in project management or those who wish to transition to a project manager`s role from another position are often interested in what skills are needed to become a successful project manager. At the same time, heated debates are taking place among those already in the field about what is more important for project managers – soft skills or hard skills. … [ Read the rest...]
How to Create a Pocket-Like Bookmarking Tool in Notion
Personal Productivity, PM Tools, Time Management, Work From Home

Mozilla Shuts Down Pocket. What to Use? (Notion, of Course)

In May 2025, Mozilla announced that it would shut down Pocket, a well-known and popular bookmarking and read-it-later tool that had existed for years. Of course, it is obvious that after this devastating news, many people began searching for an alternative, as this app was incredibly popular.So did I, since I have been using this app personally for more than a decade.… [ Read the rest...]
How to link databases in Notion
Notion, PM Tools

How To Link Databases In Notion: Relational Links and Linked Views

If you`ve been using Notion for a while, you probably know that Databases is one of the most powerful feature that makes Notion stand out on the market as a productivity and project management tool. What makes Databases in Notion even more helpful is that you can link two or multiple databases together. Linking databases in Notion allows you to create structured, interconnected systems that go far beyond standalone tables.… [ Read the rest...]
How to Create A Recurring Task or Event in Notion
Notion, Personal Productivity, PM Tools

How to Create a Recurring Task or Event in Notion (with Zapier)

Whatever productivity system you`re building, its core element is a schedule containing specific events. It would be totally useless if we couldn`t create recurring events in Notion calendar that would eliminate the need to create the same event several times.It turned out that one of the most popular and fancy personal productivity tools of modern time, Notion, doesn`t have a good in-built recurring event feature.… [ Read the rest...]
Ground rules for project team
Leadership, Management, Remote Teams

How to Kickstart Your Project with Effective Team Ground Rules

What Are the Ground Rules? When a new team meets to start work on a new project, it is very important to establish operating agreements, called ground rules. These group rules are the set of values and guidelines that the team establishes consciously to help individual members act properly. They articulate the expected behaviors for team members in the future.  Why are ground rules so important?… [ Read the rest...]
Leadership, Meetings, Remote Teams

The 9 Golden Rules for a Productive Virtual Meeting

Today project teams distributed all over the globe are becoming more and more widespread. Obviously, project management practices are also evolving in response to these changes. Let’s take meetings as an example of the most powerful project management means. Hosting a productive and efficient virtual meeting within a co-located team has been always a challenge that requires a set of specific skills and experience.… [ Read the rest...]
Is it ok to skip demo time to time?
Agile, Scrum

Is It Okay to Skip Sprint Review (Demo) Meetings from Time to Time?

Sprint Review (often called a Sprint Demo) is a crucial part of the Agile framework. It allows the team to showcase what they have built, gather feedback from stakeholders, and reflect on their progress. But what if there isn’t much to show? What if the team is working on backend features, refactoring, or technical debt? Does it still make sense to hold a Sprint Review, or is it okay to skip it occasionally?… [ Read the rest...]
How to get 10 000 steps when you/o work from home
Remote Teams, Work From Home

How to Get 10,000 Steps a Day When You Work From Home

Working from home has perks—no commute, more flexibility, and the ability to work in your pajamas. But one major downside? Getting enough movement in your day. When you’re not naturally walking to and from an office, climbing stairs, or taking coffee breaks that involve a little stroll, hitting 10,000 steps can feel impossible. But it’s not! With a bit of creativity and a few simple habit shifts, you can easily hit your step goal without even leaving your home.… [ Read the rest...]
Same person as Product Owner and Scrum Master
Agile, Scrum

Why Can’t the Product Owner and Scrum Master Be the Same Person?

Scrum is a well-structured framework that enables Agile teams to build and deliver value efficiently. At its core, Scrum defines three key roles: the Product Owner (PO), the Scrum Master (SM), and the Development Team. Each role has distinct responsibilities and requires a different skill set to ensure the process runs smoothly. However, some organizations attempt to merge the roles of PO and SM into a single position, often due to resource constraints or misunderstandings of Agile principles.… [ Read the rest...]
examples of analogous estimating
Estimation, Lessons Learned, Management

What are some examples of analogous estimating in project management?

In project management, accurate estimations are crucial for planning, allocating resources, and delivering successful outcomes. Among various estimation techniques, analogous estimating stands out as a quick, accessible method that leverages historical data to predict the cost, time, or effort required for a new project. While it may not provide the precision of more granular methods, analogous estimating remains a valuable tool for project managers when detailed information about a project is scarce.… [ Read the rest...]