The Slingshot Blog
Get the latest trends in project management, team collaboration, data visualization and more. Here we share our knowledge, best advice, how-tos, research, insights, and more - all with the aim of helping you boost team results.
Scrum vs. Waterfall: How to Choose the Right Method for your Project
There are different benefits to using each of the two most popular project management methodologies - Scrum and Waterfall. Understanding specifically the differences between the two methodologies, their pros, and cons and the benefits project managers experience by using each one. In this article, we take a closer look at Scrum vs. Waterfall, to give you just that perspective.
Creating a Perfect Project Roadmap and How to Use It
In this article, you will discover what a perfect project roadmap stands for, why you need it in your project planning, and how to create and use it most efficiently. Whether you have a short-term campaign, a marketing event, a virtual initiative, or a long-term goal that has to do with the launch of something bigger, the project roadmap is what keeps everyone on the same page at all times.
How to Write SMART Goals: A Step by Step Guide
What are SMART goals and why businesses today find it important to know and use them in their everyday operations? Read on for the guide on how to use SMART goals and build the track to win the race on.
Asana’s Alternative: Comparing the Pros & Cons to Slingshot
In this article, we review the key differences between Slingshot and Asana to help you make up your mind and choose the perfect solution for your team.
What Is Collaboration Software & Why Your Organization Needs It?
Collaboration software helps in reducing the stress of working with others no matter where they are located. It can help strengthen team relationships, save time and headaches, improve organization, and increases speed and efficiency.
What Is Micromanagement and How to Deal with it?
The first step in dealing with micromanaging is understanding the reason behind a micromanager's behavior. Find out what else you should do:
9 Project Management Features to Improve Your Team’s Productivity
To help you choose the right project management software solution for your team and needs, we gathered this list of project management features that your project management software must have to deliver productivity, satisfaction, and peace of mind.
What Is Project Management Software?
The primary purpose of the project management software is to assist project managers throughout the different project stages, and it comes with many benefits that simplify and improve your overall project management process.
A Beginners Guide to Agile Teams
One of the main functions of having agile teams is to have the capacity to deliver high-quality deliverables within a relatively short but measurable period.
The Importance of Cross Functional Teams in Today’s New Normal
One of the many benefits of cross-functional teams allows many different kinds of perspectives and different types of expertise to contribute to the overall effectiveness of the team.