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Do More With Less: How To Consolidate Your Martech Stack
Project Management 7 min read

Do More With Less: How To Consolidate Your Martech Stack

Your martech stack is probably costing you more time and money than it needs to. Recoup those wasted resources with our consolidation tips.

Do More With Less: How To Cope With the Hidden Cost of Layoffs
Productivity 5 min read

Do More With Less: How To Cope With the Hidden Cost of Layoffs

If your company has experienced layoffs, you may be asked to absorb projects and tasks. Here’s how you can create the capacity to take on more.

Boss vs. Leader: What Is the Difference?
Leadership 7 min read

Boss vs. Leader: What Is the Difference?

There is a big difference between boss vs leader. Good leaders not only motivate and inspire their teams to perform their best, but they are also part of the team themselves. They find a healthy balance between managing, leading, and jumping in to help when needed. They are also constantly researching new methods and ways to be a better leader.  People seek out good leaders to work for and turn to them for advice and encouragement. In this article, we’ll help you identify the subtle ways to align your behavior with that of a true leader. Keep reading to learn more about the differences between the two and which responsibilities every great manager and business owner should have on their list if they want to skyrocket to company-wide success.  What is the difference between boss and leader? A boss manages their employees, while a leader motivates and helps them reach their goals. How do you differentiate the two? It’s all about mindset and action. Here are some of the biggest boss vs leader differences: A leader has an open mind; a boss already knows it all  Leaders will adopt a growth mindset. That means they are open to learning new ideas, hearing interesting takes from others, and are willing to try new things as they come up. This helps foster a more creative work environment for everyone. It also helps the entire team feel supported in the work they do, which leads to more productivity and better results. A leader collaborates; a boss dictates  Leaders like to work with other people to get the best positive results they can as a group. They don't simply rely on one or two managers to oversee progress. Although a good manager is a serious asset, leaders are hands-on, brainstorming side by side with partners and employees on the team to come up with innovative solutions. A leader empowers; a boss keeps a watchful eye  Leaders also set up systems and processes that make it easy for employees to make decisions on their own with minimal supervision. This can relate to finances, task management, and even customer relations. With proper communication, leaders make it easy for their team to have a certain level of autonomy no matter what they're working on. A leader takes the blame; a boss puts the blame on others When a team fails, a leader believes that it's their responsibility to figure out what they did wrong before moving on to evaluating other people. They know that if a project didn’t meet expectations, it may relate to the workplace culture, the systems they put in place already, or an oversight of theirs that can and should be corrected for the next project. Understanding the functions of management certainly helps too.  A leader sets an example; a boss makes an example out of people Leaders make sure that the rules apply to them too. They follow them, work them out, and make revisions as needed. They model the behavior they wish to see in the workplace. This often involves thinking positively, showing up early, and showing up often. Are you a boss or a leader: which one works for you? Today's competitive marketplace demands that you produce extraordinary results. How you choose to do that is up to you. But you may already have a leadership style in place that isn’t the best for you or your team. Even if it has worked up until this point, it’s important to seriously consider where you are now and where you’d like to be.  Ask yourself these questions to discover whether you are a boss vs a leader: Do I do my best to make sure everyone’s voice is heard? Do I prioritize self-improvement and continuous growth in my field through books or higher education?  Do I help employees learn from their mistakes? Do I actively look for untapped talent within my team?  Do I help others fulfill their potential?  Do I listen more than I talk?  Do I hold myself to the same standards I’ve set for my team?  If you’ve answered ‘Yes’ to some or all of these questions, then you are indeed a leader. If not, examine the areas in which you answered ‘No’ and consider what you can improve on.  Boss vs leader: can I be a better boss than a leader? At this point, you may be wondering: are there any circumstances in which it’s better to be a boss than a leader?  In some work environments, especially those that are fast-paced and high-stress, being a boss feels more intuitive. When you're short on time, you have to move quickly and make sure others do the same.  For example, let's say you work for a catering company. You're serving a multi-course dinner to a high-profile client and your servers need to be at the top of their game. Let’s take a look at the actions of boss vs leader in this scenario.  A boss would dictate orders as they come up, berating employees for being too slow, or even simply expecting new hires to know everything even on their first day.  A leader would instead make communication clear and respectful. They would also offer a level of understanding for mistakes. A great leader will even proactively empower collaboration among this subset of the team so that they can troubleshoot together as you manage the rest of the event.  In essence, a boss and a leader do the same things but in different ways with a vastly different skill set.  Difference between boss and leader responsibilities The responsibilities of boss vs leader seem pretty similar at first. But once you compare them side by side, it’s easy to see how very different they are.  Boss responsibilities include:  Creating goals Organizing Making plans Delegating  Developing strategies Leader responsibilities include:  Creating visions Innovating Inspiring action Empowering others Developing culture Both techniques arrive at the same outcome eventually. But the journey getting there might look quite different. While bosses rely on themselves and their own innate ability to think for their team, leaders actually do less while making their employees happier by letting them think for themselves.  Take a look at our leadership infographic Leadership matters today no matter what situation you are in. And it can be the single biggest factor that makes a difference in achieving extraordinary results. More resources to level up your leadership skills Blog: How to Show Leadership in Project Management During Times of Crisis eBook: It’s Not Me, It’s You: Why Managers Need to Break Up With Email and Spreadsheets Blog: How to Develop the Essential Skills to Be a Project Manager Blog: 15 Books Every Manager Should Read Blog: 9 Ways to Develop Your Leadership Skills Blog: Which of These Leadership Styles Is Right for You? (Decision Tree) Blog: Ask the Industry Expert: "What Soft Skills Do I Need as a Project Manager?" Blog: What Makes a Good Manager?

How to Create an Omnichannel Marketing Strategy (Infographic)
Marketing 3 min read

How to Create an Omnichannel Marketing Strategy (Infographic)

Think about how many devices and platforms you use a day. Smartphones, laptops, tablets, social media apps, emails — the list goes on. And on each and every one of these platforms lies an opportunity for a marketing campaign to reach you — to speak to you in your language and find out what makes you tick. An omnichannel marketing strategy is an integrated approach to digital marketing, where customers are served at every stage of their buyer journey, no matter where they spend their time. Chances are, you’ve experienced omnichannel marketing many times when searching for something to buy. If you’ve ever entered a store and gotten a notification from that store’s app while browsing or seen an ad for a product just after visiting its brand website, you’ve caught a glimpse of omnichannel marketing in action. The benefits of a great omnichannel marketing strategy are vast, including: Increased brand retention and loyalty Improved brand recall Increased revenue Better customer targeting While creating an omnichannel marketing strategy that works for your brand may sound complex, these five steps make the entire process easier. Use technology to your advantage and get to know your customers with our step-by-step guide.

How to Write a Startup Business Plan
Leadership 10 min read

How to Write a Startup Business Plan

Discover how to write a startup business plan with examples and tips that will help you create your own startup business plan from scratch.

Top Tips for Motivating Disengaged Employees
Productivity 7 min read

Top Tips for Motivating Disengaged Employees

Grow business results and boost team performance by inspiring disengaged employees to perform better. Learn more with Wrike.

A Fascinating Snapshot of Work-Life Balance Realities [Infographic]
Productivity 3 min read

A Fascinating Snapshot of Work-Life Balance Realities [Infographic]

How often do you stay late in the office in order to get that last task completed? If you work extra hours once in a while, you’re not alone. Moreover, as our recent survey revealed, the majority is with you! Thanks to your valuable input, we gathered feedback on working habits and productivity from nearly 2,000 respondents. One of the most interesting things that we discovered is that as many as 87% of business owners, executives, managers, team members, and freelancers overwork. Here’s a digest of our survey’s other fascinating findings: Overworked, but not overloaded When we asked our respondents how much they overwork, the most popular answer (chosen by almost 40%) turned out to be 5+ hours weekly. However surprising it may sound, working extra hours seems to be generally taken quite lightly, as almost 38% of those who overwork say they are absolutely satisfied with their work-life balance. If we take a look at all the surveyed people, both those who overwork and those who don’t, a minority 11.5% said they frequently feel overloaded. The rest of our respondents seem to have found a work management secret that keeps them protected from the stress of overload. It's worth mentioning that this “happiness rate” seems to correlate with the respondent’s job position. Among team members, it’s more than half who don’t feel stressed with work at all. For business owners, the share is less than a third.  It looks like with great responsibility comes greater stress. When productivity peaks Despite different responsibilities, our respondents across various organizational levels have some common things in their work styles. For example, 64% feel the most productive in the morning hours. Unexpected, but true — even freelancers, who often have a totally flexible schedule, voted the same as the majority. We also compared groups to find out who feels more overloaded (the “early birds” or the “night owls”) and we discovered that the share of stressed workers is much higher among the latter. Almost 27% of night owls admitted to feeling overworked quite often, while just 10% of early birds share this stress. Productivity catalysts vs. Productivity killers Increasing productivity requires some extra motivation. What are those factors that drive us the most at work? According to our survey results, the three leading efficiency motivators are: A sense of responsibility A good mood A possible reward Being on a deadline is often considered to be a stress factor. However, more than 54.6% of our respondents find deadlines inspiring for their productivity. Perhaps because they help to beat procrastination, which, along with unexpected interruptions, was listed as one of the most dangerous productivity killers. A picture is worth a thousand words, especially when it comes to stats. To review all of these survey results and more at a glance, check out our new infographic with the rest of our fascinating findings. And don’t forget to share it with your colleagues! Last, but not least: Thanks to your very active participation, this survey turned out to be a blast! We really appreciate your input and, as we promised, we did a drawing of 10 stylish Coffee Joulies among everyone who took part in the survey. Congrats to the lucky winners: Jerry Schmidt (CivicPlus), Ayana Hastings (EmbanetCompass), Steve Fishman (Volunteers of America Michigan, Inc.), Wally Arms (Crescent Inc.), Pascal Condouret (Royal Canin), Noah Sodano (Propaganda Labs), Colleen Fyfe (PARMA Recordings), Spenser Baldwin (Snap Agency) and two winners who asked us to keep their names private. Wrike’s Santa is already on the way with the prizes!

Doing Nothing to Improve Work Management is Costing You Money (Infographic)
Leadership 3 min read

Doing Nothing to Improve Work Management is Costing You Money (Infographic)

When the going gets tough, the tough gets going. We've all heard this saying before, and this couldn't be more true in the workplace. When working gets hard, we have to work harder to rise to the challenge and excel. If managing projects is becoming more and more difficult for your team, following the same-old processes is not going to help you succeed. In fact, studies show it's going to end up costing you more.  Take a look at this infographic that highlights how companies are suffering from poor work management, and see how you can do better: If you like this infographic, share it with your colleagues, or embed it on your website with this code: Infographic brought to you by Wrike Have you had trouble with any of these common pain points? Let us know how Wrike helped in the comments below.  

Online Marketing 101 (Infographic)
Marketing 3 min read

Online Marketing 101 (Infographic)

“Welcome to the team! Have you met John and Rita in SEM & SEO? You’ll be working closely with them. Oh, and make sure you connect with Nancy, she’s in charge of lead scoring and nurturing. The email and mobile marketing teams are in these rooms. How much experience do you have with marketing automation, again?” Woah. Who knew there were so many pieces to the digital marketing puzzle? If you’re new to the world of online marketing, don’t fret. We’re here to help you fit the pieces together — and figure out exactly where you fit in.  Check out our new infographic cheat sheet on the basics of major online marketing approaches: Like this infographic? Embed it on your site with this code:  Wrike Social Project Management Software Related Reads:6 Digital Marketing Trends to Watch in 20157 Steps to Developing an Agile Marketing Team (FREE eBook)

8 Project Management Infographics You Have to See
Project Management 3 min read

8 Project Management Infographics You Have to See

You just became a project manager, or you've been in the field for a while but you're ready to learn more. These great project management infographics from sources all over the net provide interesting education for PMs and PM-wannabes. Check out all these infographics and learn something new about how to define a project. 1. Bust some project management myths you probably believe Myths about remote collaboration, PM certification, paperwork, meetings, and project failure. This infographic busts 5 common myths with cold, hard facts. See the 5 Project Management Myths Infographic. 2. Learn the basics of being a project manager Ever wonder what steps are involved in each project management decision? This infographic breaks down the four important considerations for project managers: scope, resources, timeline, and budget. See the Project Management Level: Legendary infographic on Pinterest. 3. See how to balance hard and soft skills for better project management Discover both the hard skills and the soft skills you need to be a successful project manager, complete with advice on how to improve in those areas. See the Balance of Hard Skills & Soft Skills infographic on Pinterest. 4. Choose between different project management methodologies Once you're working on projects, you'll need to decide which methodology you want to adopt for your team — and Agile or Waterfall project management are not the only options. This infographic covers 16 popular PM methodologies. See the 16 Popular Project Management Methodologies infographic. 5. Know the common causes of conflict in project management You're going to be a project manager, and you're going to have a team of people that will not always get along. It's important to be aware of the most important causes of conflict so that you know how to battle them when they rear their ugly heads. See the Causes of Conflict in Project Management infographic on Pinterest. 6. Everything you need to know about PMOs Who uses PMOs? What kind of challenges and benefits do PMOs bring to their companies? Learn all this and more in a simple infographic. See the What is a PMO? infographic. 7. A rundown of Gantt charts You keep hearing about Gantt charts, but you aren't really sure what they do or why you would use them. This infographic breaks down the history, anatomy, and benefits of Gantt charts for your project planning. See the What is a Gantt Chart? infographic. 8. Lessons in project failure from the Death Star Projects fail. It happens. The best way to bounce back is to learn from those failures. Learn vital lessons from the management mishaps of the Death Star. See the 10 Reasons Projects Fail: Lessons Learned from the Death Star infographic. Which is your favorite?  Which infographic is your favorite? Or what new infographic would you like to see us create? Let us know in the comments.

10 Ways to Beat Deadline Stress (Infographic)
Productivity 3 min read

10 Ways to Beat Deadline Stress (Infographic)

However much deadline stress affects you, it's good to know that there are ways to deal with it. Below is an infographic listing 10 ways to make deadlines less stressful.

10 Reasons the Death Star Project Failed (Infographic)
Project Management 3 min read

10 Reasons the Death Star Project Failed (Infographic)

A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… The Death Star projects failed spectacularly. Learn from the Empire’s mistakes and keep your projects from falling to the Dark Side! Check out our new Star Wars-inspired infographic and avoid further destruction by sharing it with all your padawans. You can share this infographic with all your padawans by embedding it on your blog with this code: Wrike Project Management Software> Feel like a Jedi master? Your education doesn't have to stop there. Check out lessons learned from other big project failures or read all the details about the Death Star failures to avoid making the same mistakes!

How Culture & Collaboration Help Boost Employee Engagement (Infographic)
Collaboration 3 min read

How Culture & Collaboration Help Boost Employee Engagement (Infographic)

Because disengaged employees are taking away from your bottom line, it makes sense to look at how your company could turn this situation around.

7 Time-Savers for the Overworked [Infographic]
Productivity 3 min read

7 Time-Savers for the Overworked [Infographic]

Despite the global quest for work-life balance, many people still regularly work over the weekend and don't use all of their vacation days. This in turn causes them to be overwhelmed, overworked and laboring in overtime... If you dream about a 25th hour in the day to be fully productive and dedicate some time for yourself, we've got something for you. Since having an extra hour in the day is still impossible, we decided to give you some tips on how to work smarter. Here's an infographic with tips for saving heaps of time so you can spend more time in leisure! 1. Never put off until tomorrow what you can do today. In other words, immediately deal with tasks that take less than 2 minutes to complete. Are you sure all such tasks from your backlog in Wrike are done? 2. Business before pleasure. At work, try to fight off tempting distractions like Facebook. Spend working time productively and use your weekend for the fun, not work! To boost your productivity, choose a professional system. And with Wrike, professional doesn't mean boring! Wrike is as easy and attractive as using your familiar social networks. 3. It's not the hours you put in, but rather what you put into these hours. So tackle the most important and urgent tasks first. Timely prioritization of your tasks in Wrike will let you and your team always keep the focus on the highest-priority tasks. Use project time tracking in Excel or directly in Wrike to see where your time could be better spent. 4. When scheduling a project, remember to leave contingency time to deal with the unexpected. This way you can ensure you'll be on time and fulfill your commitments. If you need to reschedule a task or the entire project, it's as easy as a mouse motion in Wrike. 5. Is multitasking productive? The latest research shows that doing several things at once lowers your IQ score by 10 points! So actually devoting all of your attention and effort to one concrete task is much more cost-efficient, as it saves you time otherwise wasted on switching between different activities. 6. Single-handed success doesn't exist. Divide your tasks into small, actionable items and then delegate them to achieve more together with your team. In Wrike, it's a snap to assign multiple tasks, if needed. You can even do it right from your e-mail inbox. 7. Spare your mind for creative work, letting a reliable and easily accessible system remember all the tasks for you. Wrike helps to handle thousands of tasks and dozens of routine jobs, like sending reminders about due dates and notifications about the plan changes to your team.

15 Project Management Quotes to Live By (Infographic)
Project Management 3 min read

15 Project Management Quotes to Live By (Infographic)

  Inspiration comes in many forms: stories from peers or elders, images of great feats of accomplishment, emotional videos, and quotes from leaders of today and years past. My preferred source is quotations. I save Word documents full of my favorites, bookmark quote sites after scrolling through them for hours, print them out for my wall, and write them on my hand (literally). Want a better project management tool? Start your free Wrike trial today! Here are 15 quotes I've collected over the years that will motivate you at work. They're quotes about leadership, people management, project planning, and, most importantly, success and failure. Bookmark it, share it with your friends and colleagues, and bring inspiration to everyone you know. These are just some of my favorite quotes about leadership, management, and success. What inspirational quotes or messages do you live by? Share your favorite quotes in the comments, and let us know why you love them!   Embed this infographic on your site using the HTML code below: Infographic brought to you by Wrike  

The Past, Present, & Future of Performance Reviews (Infographic)
Leadership 3 min read

The Past, Present, & Future of Performance Reviews (Infographic)

Performance reviews: dreaded morale-crusher or welcome opportunity for recognition (and a possible raise)? Whichever side you come down on, you can probably agree that there's room for improvement when it comes to employee evaluations. How did this standard practice become so common? Do they really work? The beginnings of performance reviews stretch all the way back to the Industrial Revolution of the 1700s. The 1920s saw a huge shift in employee treatment with the birth of Human Resources, pensions, and minimum wage. Between 1992 and 1997, employee satisfaction with the review process plummeted from 20% to 5%. [inlinetweet prefix="" tweeter="" suffix="via @Wrike"]4 out of 5 workers feel performance reviews don’t accurately reflect the work they’ve done[/inlinetweet]. Take a look at the full infographic below to learn exactly how performance reviews came to be common practice, and how technology will make them more social in the coming years. Source: Walton Illustration Ace Your Next Performance Review Use our collection of productivity tips to stand out as a top performer on your team and wow your boss.

The Guide to MarTech Today (Infographic)
Marketing 3 min read

The Guide to MarTech Today (Infographic)

What is MarTech? What is there to know about the industry? And why should you care? MarTech (short for marketing technology) refers to marketing initiatives that use new technologies to power their campaigns and efforts. It is a fast-growing industry, expected to hit a worldwide spend of $22.6 BILLION in 2015, with upward growth projected over the coming years. Marketers not paying attention to MarTech will soon find themselves behind the times. Because every new tool that arrives on the scene changes and influences the way marketers work with, and speak to, our customers. Learn more and explore the wild world of MarTech with us in the infographic below. It's full of the most recent stats and figures that are relevant for marketers across the globe discovering what is MarTech for the first time: Learned something new today? Share this infographic on social media, or repost it on your blog using this embed code: Infographic brought to you by Wrike What You Can Learn About MarTech Doesn't End Here If you're ready to dive further into the expanding world of MarTech, check out the list of upcoming MarTech conferences in 2015 and 2016. Share your knowledge about MarTech with our readers in the comments below, or drop links to more interesting MarTech stats you've read.

The History of Marketing Operations (Infographic)
Marketing 3 min read

The History of Marketing Operations (Infographic)

Marketing Operations is on the rise, with many companies turning to marketing ops teams to make their marketing efforts more efficient and effective. While Marketing Ops is still a relatively new field, its beginnings stretch back to the 1920s, and its evolution through different marketing disciplines provides insights into its importance, benefits, and increasing popularity. Keep reading to learn all about the hot new field that’s been identified as one of the fastest-growing professions in marketing. Share this infographic with fellow marketers on social media, or use this embed code to post it on your own site: Infographic brought to you by Wrike Current Marketing Ops Trends Learn more about marketing ops with this overview of popular strategies and common practices: State of Marketing Operations and MarTech in 2015

How to Have the Perfect Workday (Infographic)
Productivity 3 min read

How to Have the Perfect Workday (Infographic)

Tell us: what does your perfect workday look like? Maybe fresh donuts and a hot cup of coffee waiting for you at your desk? Getting recognized with an award or a raise? That annoying co-worker finally quits or moves to another team? Or perhaps winning billions in the lottery over your lunch break, so you can retire early and move to your dream location? While some of these dream workdays are more realistic than others, there are plenty of small adjustments you can make to dramatically improve your mood and productivity every day. The Huffington Post compiled tips from all kinds of studies and sources to create a detailed schedule for the ideal workday. It may not include some time at the beach on your own private island, but if you follow this schedule you’ll get things done, have fun, and even get a full night’s sleep! Source: The Huffington Post Create Your Own Perfect Workday Give their schedule a try — or tweak it to create your own perfect day — and let us know how it goes for you in the comments below!

Top 15 Productivity Roadblocks Hindering Your Team (Infographic)
Productivity 3 min read

Top 15 Productivity Roadblocks Hindering Your Team (Infographic)

You have your headphones on, music playing, and all notifications muted to allow for maximum focus... and you're still not as productive as you want to be. What are you doing wrong? In our 2015 Work Management Survey, we surveyed 1,464 team leaders and members and asked them to rank their biggest productivity roadblocks. You'll find their answers in the infographic below. The good news is: there's a way to overcome all these roadblocks. But it's going to take a lot more than a few hacks. Fighting these productivity killers will require paying detailed attention to how your work flows through your team, and serious improvement of your work management processes. Check out the list to find out how to identify roadblocks in client project planning: Share this infographic with your fellow colleagues, or use this embed code to post it on your site: Infographic brought to you by Wrike Read the complete 2015 Work Management Survey Download the full report to see all of the results from our Work Management Survey.

Infographic: Here’s Why Wrike was so Highly Rated at this Quarter’s G2 Awards
News 3 min read

Infographic: Here’s Why Wrike was so Highly Rated at this Quarter’s G2 Awards

It’s not every day that we receive an award, but to receive a number of accolades from G2 is a real honor for all of us at Wrike. For G2’s Q3 awards, Wrike won 63 badges across 15 categories and was named as “Highly Rated” in 12 areas, including project management software, workflow management software, marketing resource management software, and many more.  Which G2 awards did Wrike win this quarter? Here’s a list of badges Wrike was awarded by G2 this quarter: Easiest To Do Business With — Enterprise Project Collaboration and Enterprise Task Management Best Usability — Enterprise Project Collaboration Best Relationship —Enterprise Project Collaboration Leader —  Time Tracking, Bug Tracking, Product Management, Project Management Leader (Mid-Market) — Marketing Resource Management, Work Management, Project Management, Task Management, Project Collaboration, Marketing Calendar, Product Management and Time Tracking Leader — Marketing Resource Management, Online Proofing, Workflow Management, Project Collaboration, Work Management, Time Tracking, Marketing Calendar, Task Management, Project Management, Bug Tracking, Product Management, and CRM Leader (Enterprise) — Task Management, Project Collaboration, Project Management, Bug Tracking, and Time Tracking Easiest Admin (Mid-Market) — Work Management Leader (Small-Business) — Workflow Management, Work Management, Product Management, Project Collaboration, Bug Tracking, Project Management, and Time Tracking Best Meets Requirements (Mid-Market) — Marketing Resource Management, Task Management, Work Management, Online Proofing, Project Collaboration, Workflow Management, Product Management, Bug Tracking, Project Management, Time Tracking, and CRM Highest User Adoption (Enterprise) — Task Management and Project Collaboration Highest User Adoption (Mid-Market) — Project Collaboration High Performer (Mid-Market) — CRM Users Love Us  You can read all about the badges and categories where Wrike scored big in our dedicated blog post, but we wanted to break down what makes Wrike so popular and efficient for our users. At Wrike, our mission is to help you and your organization do the best work of your lives — no matter your industry,  project, or location. The fact that our G2 award nods span multiple categories is a big deal to us — it means that customers from all industries are using Wrike to their advantage, and loving the results. So, what is it about Wrike that makes it such a dynamic solution for teams around the world? We’ve gathered some vital stats about how Wrike helps its users, from decreasing email times to increasing communication, and saving costs and hours in projects across the board. Interested? Take a look at our infographic to discover more.

Everyone's a Project Manager, But Not Everyone Can Manage Projects (Infographic)
Project Management 3 min read

Everyone's a Project Manager, But Not Everyone Can Manage Projects (Infographic)

You see a calendar alert for a meeting with your boss to review client deliverables. It's 1 P.M. and the meeting is scheduled for 2 P.M. The deliverables aren't ready yet. You search rapidly through your email looking for the latest version of the deliverable. You start pinging other teammates asking who made the latest edits. You spend the next 45 minutes looking for the file, editing the file, trying to request immediate feedback until... ...your boss pushes the meeting to tomorrow. Sound familiar? Believe it or not, you're acting the role of a project manager. Connecting with people, bringing together all the pieces of the puzzle, managing the final success. We surveyed 1,464 workers about their work management processes and discovered that 94% of respondents manage projects on a regular basis, but only 47% have "project manager" in their job title or description. This tells us that project management is becoming a shared responsibility, no matter what role you're officially in. However, as managing projects becomes a common practice in the workplace, the sheer lack of training in standard project management practices is setting many people up for failure. Without a process in place to handle many projects across different teams, meetings get canceled, deadlines pushed, stress levels rise, and projects die. Client project manager roles and responsibilities need to be clear from the outset, to avoid this inevitable project failure down the line. Take a look at the infographic for more interesting findings from our recent 2015 survey on work management practices: Enjoy what you read? Share this infographic with your fellow colleagues, or use this embed code to post it on your own website: Infographic brought to you by Wrike Read the complete 2015 Work Management Survey Download the full report to see all of the results from our Work Management Survey.

Everything You Need to Successfully Manage a Virtual Team (Checklist)
Leadership 3 min read

Everything You Need to Successfully Manage a Virtual Team (Checklist)

  If you've ever managed a virtual team member or an entire remote team before, you know how difficult it can be to keep everyone aligned. If you're about to manage a virtual team for the first time, there are a few major challenges you need to carefully consider before work begins: How to get your team organized without seeing them in person. How to encourage the company vision without holding a face-to-face conversation. How to ensure team members work diligently without sitting in the same office. How to keep a good project pace without constant communication. We've created a remote work policy checklist of the processes, tools, and mindsets you'll need to create solutions for those challenges and keep your virtual team on point. Check out the infographic below to get a visual on the checklist, and download and print our handy accompaniment: the Virtual Team Management Guide PDF. Go through it with your boss and colleagues at work. If you'd like to put this infographic on your own site, feel free to use this embed code for easy sharing: Infographic brought to you by Wrike Find this infographic a useful resource for your team? You can also download this easy-to-follow guide to make sure all of your pieces are in place. Download the Virtual Team Management Guide now. Virtual teamwork is hard work! Running a virtual team often takes more work than running a co-located team, but it isn't impossible. If you can check off every item on this list, your virtual team is well on its way to success. Share this infographic and PDF with your peers to turn your entire company into a hive of productive virtual workers.

What Kind of Procrastinator Are You? (Decision Tree)
Productivity 3 min read

What Kind of Procrastinator Are You? (Decision Tree)

We’re all guilty of procrastination. It's not a crime, it's just something we do. And while there are dozens (if not hundreds) of productivity tips out there to help you find your motivation, you can’t completely get rid of that sneaking temptation to put off work — not forever, anyway. If you can’t fight it, learn to work around it using this flow chart infographic by ParcelHero. Are you a daredevil? A perfectionist? How about… an ostrich? Follow this chart to find out which type of procrastinator you are, and get advice on how to work with your tendencies to stay productive and meet your deadlines.   So, let us know: What kind of procrastinator are you?