3 Ways Our IT Product Team Uses 5day.io
Our product launched in February 2024, which means it has been almost a year since we have been shipping new features and improving the existing ones every week. Today, our product stands shoulder to shoulder with leading tools in the project management space. But here’s the thing: we use 5day.io ourselves to make this all […]
How 5day.io’s Marketing Team Uses 5day.io
When we first started managing marketing projects, it felt like chaos was the only constant. Tasks slipped through the cracks, approvals dragged on for days, and no one seemed to be on the same page. While building 5day.io, our goal wasn’t to solve one team’s problem; it was about addressing universal challenges every team faces […]
Top Project Management Challenges and How to Overcome Them
We had everything, and we still failed. Picture this: you are working on a project with a clear goal, a skilled team, and a generous budget. It is foolproof—until it isn’t. Delays are piling up, stakeholders are growing distant, and the budget is spiraling out of control. Sounds familiar? Even the most seasoned project managers […]
Project Management Maturity Model (PMMM): Everything You Need to Know
A project manager is only as good as the processes set for them in an organization. When you are juggling multiple projects at once, having smooth, precise, and well-thought-out processes can significantly improve your probability of success. These processes can be set by understanding key areas of project management and setting up standard practices for […]
What are Billable Hours and How to Calculate them
“Your time isn’t money; it’s worth more than money.” This quote is more important than ever right now, where there is virtually no cap on the money you can earn with the right set of skills. But here’s the truth no one talks about: increasing billable hours isn’t about cramming your day with more work, […]
What is Project Governance: Know its Components, Pillars and How to Use it
Imagine this: your company takes up an ambitious project with sky-high expectations. The team is ready, the goals are clear, and the timeline is tight. But somewhere along the way, decisions get delayed, risks aren’t flagged on time, and confusion spreads like wildfire. Sounds like a recipe for chaos, right? This is where project governance […]
Project Cost Management: A Complete Guide with Template and Examples
Keeping costs under control is every project manager’s secret weapon, but in a world where budgets spiral and surprises lurk around every corner, how do you stay ahead? This article explores what project cost management is, its key elements and how you can create a cost management plan to turn your projects into efficient machines. […]
5 popular project management software for marketing agencies compared
When I started working as a marketing executive some 4 years back, my desk was full of post it notes with deadlines, a color-coded notebook with to-do lists, and my emails and Microsoft Teams open to keep track of my tasks. And I, was just an executive. My boss had to juggle multiple client campaigns, […]
Project Management Process: A Complete Guide for Teams
Project Management is both the art and science of planning, organizing, and managing resources to achieve specific goals within a defined set of constraints. It provides a structured framework to deliver projects on time and within budget. This framework consists of a project management process, a series of mutually exclusive stages that guide the project […]
How to use project scheduling in project management? Benefits + example
Ever noticed how a project schedule can feel more like a suggestion than a plan? One moment, you’re ahead of the game, and the next, an unexpected twist sends timelines scrambling. Scheduling isn’t just about setting dates and hoping for the best; it’s about creating a roadmap that actually works with the realities of the […]
