Volume 17: 3 Tips to Spring Into Success

"Nothing ever seems impossible in the spring, you know." -L.M. Montgomery

Spring is here and it's about time! As the ground begins to thaw and flowers bud once again, it's clear that it's time for renewal in all aspects of life. Speaking of, have you noticed that ProjectManager has a refreshed and modernized homepage? Take a look.

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We've outlined three tips (packed with free resources) to help you find success this spring season and beyond.

1. Brush up on your professional skills

Spring cleaning doesn’t only mean tackling that cluttered closet or cleaning out your overflowing garage. Professionally, it might be time to brush up on your skills. It’s never smart to get complacent. No matter how experienced or inexperienced you are, there’s always room for improvement. Read about the top 30 project management skills: soft and hard skills included and make sure you’re a well-rounded professional. We go over everything from mastering project management methodologies to the importance of clear communication.

2. Leverage resources to stay organized

Once you’ve brushed up on your professional skills, it’s time to make sure you have the right tools to get your work done efficiently. While we recommend project management software, some might not be ready for that upgrade. While you make that decision, though, you can download one or all of the 25 must-have project management Excel templates and spreadsheets for free on our site. Templates can go a long way in organizing your work and making sure you stay on track. For example, get our free Gantt chart template for Excel and see all of your tasks together on one timeline, from start to finish. There’s also a free dashboard template that helps you track tasks, workload, costs and more. These free templates allow you to hit the ground running.

3. Create an action plan

Skills, check. Tools, check. Now you’re ready to accomplish those goals you’ve been putting off all winter. First, you need an action plan or a document that details the various steps you need to take in order to get from where you are now to where you want to be. An action plan is made up of those aforementioned steps, which are in turn made up of tasks. Those tasks sit on a timeline that determines the duration of the plan. You’ll also need resources and a way to report on your progress in order to stay on track. Watch Jennifer Bridges, PMP, who shows you how to create an action plan in this short tutorial video.

ProjectManager is award-winning project management software that empowers teams to plan, manage and track their work in real time. Our collaborative platform connects teams whether they’re working side-by-side or across the globe. Get the task management, risk management and resource management tools you need to deliver success. Join teams at Avis, Nestle and Siemens who use our software to deliver projects on time and within budget. Get started with ProjectManager today for free.