Most projects start with a simple idea. Someone thinks of a product or service that may be wanted or needed, and then they assemble a team to bring that idea to market. Not long after, tasks are allocated, timelines are set, meetings are held, and, finally, the project is completed and the consumer’s needs are [...]
Successful tech companies have two major things in common – efficient processes and clearly defined roles. Rather than formulate plans as they go, teams plot out everything that needs to get done, and by whom, from the start. But that’s only half of it. The other part involves making sure that the plan is clear [...]
A Kanban board is a project management tool designed to help employees visualize their workflow with cards, columns, colors, icons, and other visual cues. It’s simple and a good way to keep everyone on the same page, which is more important now than ever with remote working on the rise. Most teams that use a [...]
Even for the most seasoned project managers, handling complex projects can be overwhelming. Which tasks are needed? How do you define roles? What is the most efficient way to create a list of deliverables? What about organizing timelines? Scheduling meetings? Establishing a budget? When it comes to the success of a project, clarity is key. [...]
Opportunities are multiplying, your team is growing, and new challenges are emerging. Regardless of your area of expertise, good task management is essential in order to complete your projects. Fortunately, several software are available in order to support you and facilitate the work within your company. However, with all of the options available, it can [...]
The Gantt chart is a tool allowing users to visualize all the tasks of a project over time. Essential for managers, it is now part of the features offered by our Nutcache online solution! Do you have your own account on Nutcache? In this article, we will guide you step by step in creating your [...]
The last months of 2018 were a busy time at Nutcache, as our team pursued its mission to make the application as user-friendly as possible. And Nutcache's latest update reflects this effort by focusing on making the security profile system simpler and making new project board templates available to speed up project creation. New security [...]
One of the roles of the product owner is to supply the product backlog with the functionalities or features that the technical team will have to develop. The other, undoubtedly more complex, is to define the priority of the tasks to be performed. How do you choose which feature should be developed first? The solution [...]
Scrum is without a doubt one of the most used Agile project management methodologies in the field of IT development. The Scrum master guarantees the implementation and application of the Scrum methodology within the project team. He ensures as well that the team can be independent with the method in order to obtain good productivity. [...]
Often associated with the Scrum methodology, Agile velocity may be a valuable tool when it comes to tracking the work done by a development team during a sprint and helping to predict the predictability of the next one. On the other hand, poorly used as a performance indicator for management, for example, it can be [...]
