Until a couple of months ago, remote teams was a concept practiced among the most advanced digital & wild SaaS companies. But circumstances, have made adoption of remote work policies and managing
Happy Holidays Orangescrummers! Hooray! It’s a festive time! On occasion of Christmas and New Year 2020, we bring the best offers for our Open source and SaaS users. We’re extending an offer for all o
Better adaptability has been the key to survival in every field; in life and business. History has full of stories of civilizations of those who have become extinct because they could not cope with th
Over the past few weeks, we’re observing how our users using the tool. Based on customer feedback& our observations, we have released a more simplified Kanban. With Kanban, you can view all your t
There is a lot of buzz around agile project management and its adoption. Companies are practically in a rat-race to present themselves as an “agile mascot” of sorts. Sure, there are lots of proven and
Running your own team can be quite challenging, especially if you’re new to this field of work. Scrum project management offers project managers a methodology which helps them manage their projects wi
Agile Project Management helps when your team has got evolving needs and wants to rapidly deliver the project. The traditional way, mostly known as the Waterfall methodology fails to keep up with the
Organizations are dependent more than ever on IT now to run their business. And it is upon the IT teams globally to enable value-based outcomes for their respective companies. Without a doubt, this ma
As the old saying goes: ‘Time is money.’ In business, the correlation between time and earnings, or rather time wasting and loss of earnings, is crystal clear. Efficiency is a field dedicated to the i
Digital age is cut-throat, gripping and demanding. It is all about the interaction between the digital world and the physical world we live in. The interaction takes place effectively through Producti
Resource Management is doing more with less. It is about effectively planning the optimal utilization of your resources to increase efficiency. Give The Art of Resource Management a read to understand
Managing a remote team poses some unique challenges, especially if you are doing it for the first time. Working with a distributed team and managing projects at the same time can make the process tens
Resource Allocation is making that grand plan on how to rally your troops behind a common goal. It is about strategic planning to identify the skills required, the number of resources required for tho
Google has had Google Tasks up its sleeve for quite a while and eventually making it an integral part of the G-Suite finally in mid-2018. Google Tasks is the most intuitive and simplest way of organiz
Technology has made it possible to organize projects without regard for geography. Organizations large and small have added remote projects to their toolbox. Nimble technology companies are opting for
Project Management and challenges go hand in hand. No matter what you do they are just inseparable and joint at the hips! Pickup any project from your experience and you will find not a single project
Regardless of what kind of business you are running or industry you are in, the only thing that is certain is that nothing is for certain. In other words, change is the only constant thing, and the wo
Successful project management is almost impossible if you are not able to accumulate and administer sufficient resources. This is why resource management plays such a major role in modern businesses &
Currently, project management software drives most of projects. This has been the most useful method for many years, though recently, blockchain technology has developed to the point of revolutionizin
Currently, project management software drives most of projects. This has been the most useful method for many years, though recently, blockchain technology has developed to the point of revolutionizin
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Project Management are being discussed together for a while now. Rather seriously! There is anxiety and excitement in almost equal measures among professionals across
We are delighted to announce that starting today Orangescrum provides two-way integration with GitHub. With this release, you can create, collaborate and manage all your GitHub issues directly from Or
Before we start discussing the stages of project management, let’s have a brief look at what project management actually is and why is it that important. Project management is termed as an approach th
Businesses whether small, medium or large are run by their resources. We all know it. You may have the best ideas and ground breaking technology at your disposal, but nothing moves unless your people
Identifying project management issues is one thing, and solving them successfully is another. Before we even get to the issues, it is important to have the right checks and balances in place for prope
Project management is constantly evolving, driven by new technology, new business models, and a changing workforce. The duties and responsibilities of the project manager are evolving as well. Here ar
Companies globally have vigorously adopted Remote Teams as a strategy to reduce costs, access a larger talent pool and be as close to their customers as possible. Remote Teams do offer a lot of strate
Hello, Orangescrum’ers! I am back with another update for you. Now add reminders to a task to never miss your deadlines or appointments. Considering you’re working on different projects, assigned mult
Team Management and leadership are fundamental to running a sustainable business. They are required and tested at every level across the organization whether big or small. Although there is no right o
The most successful people aren’t superheroes. They have the same 24 hours in their day like us. But they find significant ways to “do” more in fewer hours. How do they do it? When I was jugglin
The Agile project management process gives much significance to communication and collaboration. It requires team members to be under one roof to carry out various ceremonies such as stand-up meetings
Kanban is getting a lot of buzz these days in project management. One of the most noteworthy sayings for Kanban is: “Stop starting and start finishing.” Sounds profound, but how do you implement that?
Collaboration is the most overused word in the business world. Most of the managers often think messaging, chat, and document sharing activities as collaboration. Sometimes terms like coordination, co
Its summer! And we continued with our efforts to make our customers work more fun so that they make more time for vacation and family time. The May Mega month saw release of 3 masterful features with
Project failure can happen to anybody—and to any project. Previously I’ve shared content on project management, how to run your projects successfully and overall project execution and delivery.
Workplaces have become the bread and butter of modern-day business dynamics. Having a well-provided, well-established work environment has definitely become a necessity to achieve goals and objectives
Hello Orangescrum’ers! The Custom Task Status Workflow is now available for our Cloud edition. Not all projects are built the same! Each has its own task flow and needs specific status to convey the t
In the year 2019, most people have tried or seen VR in one form or another. VR ranges from very simple and basic versions like Google Cardboard to full experiences with Oculus Rift or similar technolo
It’s always true that the customer wants the best products and services. Employees want better salaries. Executives want growth. So everyone wants to grow. But the truth is, it’s hard to deliver
Collaboration is vital to the successful stewardship of any project, regardless of the industry or sector in which you operate. But no matter how good you are at wrangling large teams or conveying you
Hello Orangescrum’ers, we’re back with another product update! Over the years, Orangescrum has helped users to organize their tasks, deliver projects in time and collaborate from a single platform. Ho
Being agile in business processes is crucial to project success as the space of project development is changing rapidly and agile project management is taking the lead. Could “Agile” be th
Hello Orangescrummers, as promised we’re back with new updates! With the latest release, you can customize your Orangescrum account with custom theme color to make it truly yours. Recently, we have al
Entrepreneurs are always booming with ideas. They always seem to have an endless source of creative juices and energy to make that dent on the universe. Ideas need a lot of nurturing, analysis, planni
Program Management and Project Management are interchangeably used by organizations to refer to various initiatives that they run. They may sound similar but there are quite a bit of distinct differen
April was yet another productive month with exciting feature releases. We always want users to have a great experience using Orangescrum. Enabling collaboration, ensuring project data confidentiality
William Penn says, “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst”. We all know how time is important to us. But we do forget about TIME MANAGEMENT while we’re busy sorting other things wisely. If
The Orangescrum team received an interesting use case from a major European agency (who are now our customers – yay!) a few quarters ago. They are a big organization with a complex hierarchy and a ra
Hello Orangescrummers! Here’s another good news for you all our cloud edition users. Now adjust Orangescrum to your expertise and needs by its ‘Quick Links’ & ‘Left Menu’ features. Easy navigati
All project or client proposals start with two things; requirement overview and the cost. The entire journey forward is defined by how these two aspects are handled by the client and the service provi
According to a forecast by Gartner, artificial intelligence will take about 1.8 million jobs by 2020. However, it will also create 2.3 million jobs, which means that the impact of the growing populari
Is your desk messed up with thousands of sticky notes? Are you using Google sheets to manage your tasks and to-do lists? Ahh.. boring! Sticky notes & sheets are okay for your personal shopping lis
Businesses that aren’t using project management software yet are likely to do more work while getting less profit. It’s because of the time wasted on juggling small tasks. If these tasks a
Automation, Big Data, Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence has been creating a lot of fuzz the world over for the last couple of years. Organizations are in a race to outdo their competition
Hello, Orangescrummers, we are here with an update for all our cloud users. Orangescrum has released the new ‘User Role Management’ feature for its Cloud edition. Today’s project teams are more
Rapid technology improvement ensures increased efficiency and higher productivity in every business whether it is small or large. Here we will see how technology is scaling our business and project ma
“Often in Business, your most important asset isn’t your clients; it’s your loyal employees. If you take care of your employees, they will take care of your clients.” There’s a silent killer in
According to a recent study by PMI, 46% of the surveyed organizations use or have used an Agile or Hybrid Agile approach over the course of the last 12 months. The Agile framework sets itself apart fr
No business owner has been successful from the first day. Some get lucky whereas others take years to find their feet. But to be successful, every entrepreneur must follow the right path to take his
Team Management Software not only maximizes collaboration and work coordination but also boosts team productivity and work quality. Here, I have explained the core benefits of using a team management
It doesn’t matter what is your IT role, a certification for project manager can add value, depth, and breadth to your role. Here, in this blog, I am going to share the top 10 project management certif
It seems that there is not enough time in a day. But, since we all get the same 24 hours, then how some people achieve so much more in the same time than others? The answer lies in good TIME MANAGEMEN
What if you could share your thoughts directly with developers and consultants who could transform your ideas into reality? The beginning of 2019 is the perfect time to set new intentions in our profe
“Productivity” is the buzzword that keeps business owners occupied all the time. You might be aware of the fact that improving productivity is like improving the source of revenue. It’s highly lucrati
Great companies regularly organize team-building activities as part of a staff engagement program. I outline 7 great team-building games that don’t cost a fortune to execute. The benefits of teamwork
A project fails when it’s not delivered in time as per the objective. It may happen due to poor project management. So, to be successful, the project must be completed before the deadline with qualit
We all know the basics of scrum in detail including the key roles, the artefacts, benefits and drawbacks. Let’s touch base in brief about scrum and then we would directly proceed to discuss few best p
The project management scenario is changing day-by-day. The process of team building and improvisation in teamwork has become a big challenge for every project managers. As technology is getting advan
According to a management institute, around two-thirds of projects are designed to fail. Project management skills are an essential part of corporate strategy. Great project management can take a soli
At a time, managing multiple projects, collaborating across teams, and delegating tasks & tracking are tedious as well as time consuming. From a survey, it was found that “59% of U.S. workers say
Time is priceless, especially when it comes to run a small business. Good time management helps you to accomplish more in a short period, which lets you take advantage of learning opportunity, leads t
Every day brings in a different challenge for business organizations. A survey on 10,000 employees revealed that 85% of employees are unhappy with their workplace and find it hard to concentrate. Now,
Human resources are supposed to be one of the biggest resources in a business. The success of your business depends on the performance of your employees. But what happens if they don’t perform up to y
Content marketing really works! And there are multiple statistics to prove this. However, despite the obvious efficiency of this marketing method only 33% of marketers say that they are using it well
Agile Project Management (APM) is one of the innovatory procedure bring in for the carry out of project management. And many smart organizations have ditched on to this method to hit their milestones
Happy Holidays Orangescrumers! We’ve been waiting for this season all year. As the holiday season starts, we at Orangescrum are pleased to announce an offer for all our open source/ community users a
Resources are a significant part of businesses and organizations; one may argue that a business thrives on its resources. However, not all resources have the same set of skills or interests, which ma
Growing a business or its services in an efficient manner is top priority for any business owner. To attain their objectives, they recruit the most talented personnel and resources. However, inadequa
Once William Penn said, “Time is what we want most, but what we use worst”. As an organization or business owner, you can relate to this easily. Based on research it’s found that “69% of people say th
Between 2017 to 2027, it is expected that the project management field will grow by 33% with 22 million new jobs. This can be a perfect time for professionals to take their skills to the next level en
Millennials – people born between 1980 and 2000 – are beginning to dominate the workplace. By 2020, they will make up 50% of the workforce. (Source: techrepublic.com) Just like every gener
Agile or Waterfall Project Management? This a million-dollar question for organizations to deal with. On one hand, there are huge teams, and multi-year projects involving multiple business units &
No matter how organized and efficient you are there are times when projects go wrong. This is, of course, entirely normal but when the same problems arise time and time again, it’s time to look at you
Traditional approaches to project management follow a linear process: Plan the project, design a solution, build it, test it, put it into production, and then fix any problems. This method is also ref
Any issue in design, coding, specifications, or features that cause incorrect results is called a bug. Bug tracking is one of the important aspects of a software development lifecycle to deliver quali
As a project manager or a team member who has been put in charge of a project, you have plenty of tools that will help you achieve a successful outcome. For one, you have the authority that goes with
Velocity chart is a key performance indicator for any agile scrum team to measure how much work has been delivered for each sprint. It helps Product Owners to have a clear view on future sprints and o
It is well known that Scrum is one of the most popular frameworks of Agile Project Management methodology. A 2013 survey showed that over 56% of all software development projects which are managed usi
Hello, OrangeScrum’ers, we are here with an update for all our SaaS users. Now you can create custom templates with the release of our enhanced Project Template. You can now add Task Groups, Tasks, Su
Producing superb content is a challenging task, and it requires a lot of time and energy. But, sometimes content managers and writers lack both, and they still need to keep the process of generating a
Project Management is an integral part of our businesses for one primary reason – it helps convert the business idea into a tangible product or service. One that shapes the future of the company and s
Writing usually doesn’t come to mind first when you think about the project manager position. There are so many other things that project managers have to do that writing doesn’t seem like
Running with multiple high priority projects can be worrisome when proper project management tracking mechanisms aren’t in place. Some prefer the ever so green excel sheets, or whiteboards, or to do l
It is a general understanding in the service industry that the most important factor in project success is customer satisfaction. But in today’s digital disruption age project managers often prioritiz
Imagine this: Your company recently thought about launching a new product. They’ve aligned the tasks, delegated them to you and your team members accordingly, and started the production process. Your
Project management can be an extremely frustrating process, which is why OrangeScrum exists. Without access to a convenient hub keeping all the important elements, items and resources in one place, th
We all know how important it is to categorize your tasks into labels. Task Labeling simplifies task management and is one of the most effective ways to keep track of all your ongoing Tasks and be more
Developing a product or a service your customers will love, requires exquisite planning and management of the product and engineering teams. Requirement sign-offs as well as the agreed timelines by th
Hola! To serve our non-English speaking customers better, we are thrilled to announce that OrangeScrum is now available in multilingual. Currently, You can use Spanish only. We will release the German
Hello Orangescrumers! Hope all is going excellent at your end. I am here to give you a quick view of OrangeScrum‘s March 2018 product update. Unlike my previous articles, now you’ll get an idea
There is a clear demand for a connected and personalized collaboration among diverse teams. Today, collaboration is not an option anymore but a means to success for organizations of all sizes. With th
We would like to share our appreciation with a quick “Refer and Earn Program” for our very vocal and devout promoters. Our customers, users, friends never cease to amaze us. We see a new trend n
For almost any company, project management is necessary for getting and remaining organized. Is cloud based services right for your business? If you’re still using on premise/community edition of proj
Orangescrum as we all know is suited for organizations and teams of any size across industries and verticals alike. And as is the case it comes in 2 most sought after variants: Orangescrum Cloud Ed
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