Managing multiple clients is essential for solo consultants and small consulting firms, but it can also be a source of constant chaos. When you’re juggling projects, deadlines, client expectations, and internal operations, the last thing you need is to waste time searching for the right spreadsheet, email thread, or note from last Tuesday’s discovery call. […]
In the consulting world, few challenges drain profitability (and sanity) quicker than unexpected budget overruns. Whether you’re a solo consultant juggling multiple client engagements or a small consulting firm managing a growing book of business, staying on top of hours, resources, communication, and deliverables can feel like an uphill battle. Most overruns aren’t caused by […]
As a consultant, you likely launched your practice to focus on high-value strategy, creative problem-solving, and delivering results that your clients can’t achieve on their own. But somewhere along the way, your work hours became a maze of spreadsheets, email chains, and half-finished invoices. This “admin overload” doesn’t just eat into your day; it caps […]
Healthcare consulting is a high-stakes field where even small missteps can lead to major delays, budget overruns, and frustrated clients. Whether you’re an independent contractor or run a small consulting firm, staying profitable while delivering high-quality work is a constant balancing act. In an industry defined by compliance and tight timelines, staying on track means […]
As hospitals, clinics, and health systems navigate post-pandemic recovery, policy changes, and shifting patient expectations, they’re turning to healthcare consultants for strategic guidance, navigating one of their biggest operational challenges: staffing. But solving workforce challenges in healthcare is no small feat. It requires coordinated analysis, detailed planning, and cross-functional execution, often across dozens of stakeholders […]
Projects rarely fail because of bad ideas – they fail because of poor coordination. When teams are given disconnected tools, unclear responsibilities, and constantly shifting priorities, even the most thought-out plans can unravel. Confusion sets in, communication breaks down, and progress stalls. This is where centralized project management tools come in. These platforms offer a […]
Proper prioritization and resource allocation are vital to the success of small consulting firms. However, lean teams often deal with challenges like juggling many projects and clients at once and navigating competition from bigger industry players. When projects aren’t delivered on time or within budget, client relationships, revenue, and your firm’s reputation can quickly take […]
Whether you’re implementing a school-wide recycling program or setting up a scholarship fund for economically disadvantaged students, proper project management plays a critical role in the success of much-needed initiatives in the education sector. Projects must be completed on time, within budget, and to the standards required. For large initiatives, this can easily feel overwhelming, […]
Completing projects on time and within budget is important in all businesses, but it’s even more crucial for e-commerce teams. Efficiently managing projects is key, as deviations from the original project scope can result in a failure to meet the client’s expectations, negative impacts on the customer experience, and missed sales and opportunities. There are […]
Publications indicate that nearly half of professional accountants believe that effective project management is the most critical skill future accountants need to learn – and for good reason. Accounting projects require meeting specific milestones and timelines while staying within budget. This means that much of an accounting firm’s success relies on how its white-collar professionals […]
According to a 2023 survey of more than 2,000 U.S. employers, the No. 1 downside of remote work is the inability to monitor and observe employees. Organizations that once relied on desk visits and peer monitoring have been struggling since 2020 to figure out how to measure performance and keep employees on track while they’re […]
Organizations that consistently use project management practices have a 92% success rate in meeting project goals, compared to just a 32% success rate for organizations with low project management maturity. It’s no secret that utilizing project management best practices increases efficiency and organization. But how exactly do you become part of that 92% success rate, […]
Keep reading for tips and techniques to help lead a remote, hybrid, and onsite team, including how you can use coAmplifi’s project management features to create a culture of transparency and accountability. Establish Clear Goals and Objectives Transparency in project management begins with clear goals and objectives. This means defining a project’s scope, deliverables, milestones, […]
This is where all-in-one workforce management software like coAmplifi comes into play, offering a comprehensive solution for organizations to streamline their operations working in blended remote, hybrid, and onsite work arrangements. The Future of Work in an Ever-Changing Work Environment We’re now living in the work-from-anywhere era where many team members want to avoid being […]
For many organizations, getting a growing collection of apps to talk to each other is a major problem, mainly when different teams use different software solutions. Most applications are unconnected, creating isolated islands of information. James Gamble of Atlanta Ventures has discussed – Despite the increase in fast communication and widespread connectivity, ‘silos’ often emerge. […]
A Deadline is More Than a Due Date While it’s true that a deadline is simply the date a task is due, you can also see it as a commitment to get something done. Deadlines move a plan closer to reality. According to Napoleon Hill, author of Think and Grow Rich, “A goal is a […]
Benefits of Workweek Planning You can better estimate your daily work hours and personal time when you plan your week. Having a plan for the week contributes to work-life balance by helping to shield you from unexpected emergencies that mean working longer hours. Your plan can improve your productivity when you prioritize the items on […]
Professional Project vs. Program Management The difference between project and program management boils down to the difference between projects and programs. According to the Project Management Institute (PMI), “A program is a group of related projects managed in a coordinated manner to realize benefits not available from managing them individually. Program management is the application […]
Workload management is not the same as time management. It requires a strategic approach that satisfies workload demands, stays on schedule, and keeps teams productive. Managers must factor in the skills, experience, and availability of every team member and do their best to ensure the work distribution is equitable so everyone can enjoy work-life balance. […]
In project management, flowcharts are used to represent a project’s workflow process from beginning to end. The visual depiction allows project stakeholders and team members to gain a quick overview of the steps needed for project completion. Seeing each step laid out gives the audience insight into the workflow process. Benefits of Project Management Flowcharts […]
To turn a long-term goal from a dream into reality, you can make the work less daunting by breaking it down into bite-sized pieces that are relatively easy to finish. You can turn these chunks into short-term goals. While digital tools like workforce management software streamline the scheduling process for short-term goals, careful planning requires […]
“Project management is the use of specific knowledge, skills, tools, and techniques to deliver something of value to people.” This is how PMI (Project Management Institute) defines project management. Although there are a variety of project management tools marketed as project management solutions that can help with project management tasks, they don’t replace the need […]
What is a Project Deliverable? Any product or service produced by a project may qualify as a project deliverable, provided it meets a few criteria. First, stakeholders in the project must agree with the deliverable. These may be either internal or external stakeholders. The deliverable must be within the scope of the project and can […]
What Does Email Task Management Entail? Email task management means you’re using your inbox to track and manage tasks, projects, and perhaps even larger programs. All the operations associated with task management, including setting deadlines and priorities and assigning tasks to other people, are managed via email software. Most basic email systems only support sending, […]
Your company may spend a lot of time defining, tracking, and evaluating strategic goals, but do you have a solid plan for achieving them? According to a survey reported in the Harvard Business Review, an estimated 67% of well-formulated business strategies fail. Many of these failures occur when management and team members lose sight of […]
The practice of project management can be incredibly complex, with dozens or hundreds of tasks and dependencies needing to be tracked. Project management software tools have become so popular because of the support they provide in scheduling, organizing, and reporting on project workflows. They can also improve team communication and collaboration. When searching through all […]
For businesses that use time tracking software to bill clients for hours worked, getting team members’ buy-in to the system is critical. Unless they use the system conscientiously, there’s no guarantee that billing hours are accurate. Even if hours aren’t billed, inaccurate tracking by team members can lead to missed deadlines, poor project management, and […]
Your teams are not made up of robots, but of living humans whose well-being depends on satisfying other needs besides work. These needs may include family responsibilities, health issues, or personal development. The difference in personal needs between team members means that work-life balance has many individual meanings. In general, work and personal lives are […]
Project management software helps streamline business operations by increasing team member efficiency and collaboration projects. It can also provide insights into project workflows and tasks. To realize all the benefits of a new project management system, it’s crucial to gain the support and opinions of team members. Transitioning to any new software is challenging, but […]
Prioritizing can be challenging when large, complicated projects that frequently change are involved. Project management software is excellent for tracking tasks for a deadline, but human input still needs prioritization. Being able to prioritize and manage tasks to hit a deadline in a dynamic work environment is a skill that takes time to master. The […]
Virtual meetings can help increase productivity by facilitating communication for remote workers, but too many virtual conferences are boring and disorganized. With some planning and facilitation, they can be more successful than regular meetings. Here Are Ten Tips for More Productive Virtual Meetings. Choose a Video Conferencing Platform Video enhances productivity by mimicking in-person meetings, […]
With more team members working remotely, individual, team, and departmental goal setting is more important than ever. Focusing on goals can make everyone more productive and successful, providing the goals are measurable and aligned with a company’s overall business objectives. One of the biggest challenges for managers is setting common goals for team members who […]