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Being the leader of a team, regardless of context, always comes with a particular set of challenges. It is on you to manage different personalities and egos successfully for the good of the group. All of the little issues that come up dealing with a standard project can be exacerbated when everyone is working remotely. There are also some very unique challenges that will present themselves that yo

The existing Task Type and Labels were at the company level i.e. you create once and they are visible and accessible across all projects. Well in a way it did make sense. But over time we felt to offer an exclusive project experience by allowing segregation of key features at a project level itself. Task Types and Labels are now available to be distinctly created at the individual project level. C

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 the challenges of time. And those who survived evolved and transformed. The same is the need of the day. Technology is reshaping business in various ways, and the overall concern is that companies witho

Today, we are lucky to see the advancements of the AI revolution. It has disrupted many industries, including transportation, automobiles, healthcare and education. But the most interested party in investing in AI is business. According to the statistics put together by Zoom info: 47% of digitally mature organizations say have an AI strategy in place 64% of business executives say that investment

Ever heard the phrase – “None of US is stronger than ALL of us”? Well, now you certainly have! Companies have been growing leaps and bounds; at least the successful once are. And they are always looking for ways to expand their market footprint. Small or big, companies from all walks of life want to be closest to their customers. Hence, the advent of remote teams or agencies for e.g. And they cann

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Thanksgiving is all about families, good times and celebration of what we are all thankful for in our lives. It’s about big feasts, generous gifts and lots and lots of merriment, joy, and love – it almost sounds like Christmas! Orangescrum would like to thank all our customers, community users! We appreciate all the work, opportunity, collaboration and engagement with

Engaging customers is a matter of pride for all technology providers. Fortunately for Team @Orangescrum, it is more than a delight to have active customer participation and we have a lot to thank our users for it. Given the fact that there has been a significant rise in Orangescrum users over the last 3 years, we have been receiving feedback left, right and center. Receiving feedback is one, but e

Good communication has never failed anyone. Good communication is an essential skill in all business environments, irrespective of the audience. However, in the workplace; good communication is a critical element to organizational success. Arguably the most common root cause of issues in any organization is ‘lack of and or incorrect communication’. Break-down of communication is the cause of most

Did you know that project management is one of the most important but often neglected aspects of a business? The current state of project management is quite bleak. According to the Pulse of the Profession survey in 2018 by the PMI, only 58% of organizations across the globe realize the value project management holds. In fact, firms undervaluing or neglecting project management recorded failure in

Having the right project visibility is a critical factor for project success. Remember the fact that there are desired outcomes of business value that got the project sponsored in the first place. But more often than not, projects fail all around us. And there can be a zillion reasons for your project’s failure and not gaining enough attention within the organization is a major contributor to that

AI project management tools mark a new stage in the history of software development. All lucrative businesses have already integrated AI into their systems. Read the most substantial implications of AI in the IT-industry Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the omnipresent force driving all industries. It helps doctors analyze patients for conditions and evaluate their health risks. It underlies self-d

We always dig for reasons to identify the root cause behind problems that crop up every day. What might have led to the problem?Root Cause Analysis (RCA) is the technique used by project managers and all professionals to solve problems that affect an organization’s ability to meet strategic objectives in project management. In a broader sense of course. This analysis of the causal factors that le

Managing projects successfully is not a choice anymore. Project Management is as much about strategy as it is about being tactical. A lot goes into getting your house in order and the ducks aligned to meet your project goals. Projects are meant to take your business forward, make your company more agile in delivering its products and services and to achieve financial success at the end. And the Pr

Risks are a given for any initiative or enterprise across industries. No wonder, Project Management Institute has dedicated a detailed process around risk management as part of their PMP certification. Projects small or large all involve risks. Having the right understanding and strategy to handle risks is crucial to the project’s success and the enterprises’ too. Risks can be of various typ

Running simultaneous initiatives at an organization-wide scale is always a challenge. Numerous stakeholders, different types of tasks spread across multi-functional teams do not make it easy either. Ensuring collaboration and maintaining visibility of the true state of affairs proves to be an uphill battle. Hence, teams across the world turn to project management software for help. Some are lucky