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Using the 7 Habits by Stephen Covey. In this blog about effective planning, I project the theory of Stephen Covey's "7 habits of highly effective people" onto the world of project ...How to plan effectively -
Project management is the foundation of any construction project--mismanagement can subject a project to countless delays and budget overages, and can even lead to it folding entir...8 organizational aspects of planning -
Project management is the foundation of any construction project--mismanagement can subject a project to countless delays and budget overages, and can even lead to it folding entir...Organizational structure versus planning -
You can integrate Timewax with Outlook. But is a booking the same as an appointment? You should pay attention to this when you link the planning of employees to Outlook.Scheduling in Outlook, 4 best practices -
Project management is the foundation of any construction project--mismanagement can subject a project to countless delays and budget overages, and can even lead to it folding entir...Becoming a successful construction project manager -
Scrum is indispensable. It is a method that fundamentally organizes projects differently. But is a planning tool still necessary if you work with Scrum? Let's find out.Scrum: no more need for a planning tool? -
Timewax will talk about the decisions that you need to make in order to successfully implement your planning software. Part 3: Process or system driven implementation. The final de...Implementing scheduling software, process or system driven? -
Timewax explains in a number of blogs on what you should make a decision to implement your planning software successfully. Part 2: Big bang or phased implementation? It applies her...Big bang or phased implementation of a planning tool? -
You have opted for new project & resource planning software. Now is the time for implementation. Just a matter of doing, right? Or maybe you should reconsider the approach? I will ...Central or decentralized implementation of planning software? -
You are looking for planning software to better schedule the time in the business, so to save time. But you do want to find the correct planning software. And that takes time. Mark...Selecting planning software – 3 essential steps -
Your gut feeling probably says yes, but how do you back that up? In this article, you can read how to measure the planning performance of your organization.Is your organization getting better in planning? -
There are plenty of ways to analyze your projects. They are all useful but often focused on the past. So how can you look ahead to make timely adjustments to your project?2 Killer KPIs for forecasting in projects -
If the demand and/or turnover drops, structurally, we speak of shrinkage. In a shrinking organization you need to get a grip on the biggest expenditure, namely the employment of em...Planning in a shrinking organization -
The start of many projects receives much attention. It is celebrated, installed, kicked-off, etc. In this article, I want to write a few tips about a stepchild in project managemen...On autopsy after the end of a project (gold mining) -
You can reduce 50% of the safety margin in the planning. So that's wasted time. If you cut this margin away, you can complete projects in three-quarters of the time.50% safety margins in project planning can go -
There are several time wasters in project planning, resulting from which most projects are not delivered within the scheduled time. Do you recognize this in your company?4 time wasters in project planning -
Despite the available progress information, almost half of the projects exceed the deadline and budget. So, unfortunately, the progress information is often inaccurate.3 preconditions of project progress reporting -
Many project-based companies must be available to their clients 24 hours a day. For this, they have to set up a breakdown service and plan employees accordingly.The art of scheduling a breakdown service -
Companies reach out to us because they want to start scheduling. Some are looking for a planning tool to manage capacity; others want to manage a list of to-dos.Capacity planning vs. To-do planning -
In some companies, employees can decide for themselves when they work on a project. Sadly, the result is that the hours spent quickly do not match the planned hours.From accounting for hours to being the boss of your own schedule -
How can you have a well-founded discussion with, for example, management and the sales team with insights from the utilization rate? We will explain that to you.Using capacity utilization rate to gain scheduling insights -
Everyone is familiar with repetitive tasks that make you think: "Isn't there another way?" Yes, you there is! By integrating your planning software, you can automate tasks.Integrating your planning software: 5 benefits -
With a large resource pool, it isn't easy to track who can do what. Companies that run into this are missing a powerful medium; this tool is called a skill matrix.Planning resources based on skills -
Who determines the progress of a project? How do you also ensure that this information is reliable? After all, incorrect information can have unpleasant consequences.How do you organize the progress reporting of a project? -
Which robust laptop or other mobile devices can you buy for your field service so your employees can work efficiently in the most challenging places? Let's find out.7 questions when purchasing rugged IT equipment -
Clients regularly ask us which monitor they should buy to display our planning board on a large scale. To purchase such a monitor, you should pay attention to the following.4 considerations when buying a planning board monitor -
Do you find it more expensive to use temporary workers? The Flex sector is experiencing strong growth. This growth can be seen not only in small employment agencies, but a...3 arguments for using temporary staff on your projects -
For your project-based service providers, hours are the fuel on which those companies run. Therefore, those hours must be complete, correct, and available on time.Best practices for approving time sheets -
Do you plan projects as one chunk or in neatly broken-down pieces? Of course, every form of breaking down a project has its pros and cons. So which option do you pick?Chopping up your project planning -
Good planning is vital for many firms. This way, you optimize the hourly-based turnover, and your employees work as efficiently as possible. Yet it often doesn't work out.Planning as a dictator or as a democrat -
You probably heard of data looting, information leakage, and losing laptops. Data security is crucial because it can have significant consequences for your business.3 ways to secure your planning -
How do you ensure that you keep track of all your leave requests? What should you do to keep your company running during the holidays? We'll explain that in this article.Who needs a complete overview of staff leave? -
The GDPR sets rules for protecting personal data throughout the EU. This legislation affects any company that uses personal identifiable data for planning projects.What impact will the GDPR have on planning? -
Planning for one person is sometimes challenging, let alone for 15, 70, or 200 colleagues. Then scheduling without the correct tools is an almost impossible task.5 powerful features of the digital planning board -
We regularly see that project-based service providers enthusiastically start a trial version of Timewax, only to find that they’re not properly prepared. Their organization is not ...3 building blocks to organize planning -
Many companies struggle with how to use their employees for projects. In particular, the tug-of-war over employees from different parts of the company has shown to be disastrous fo...Stop the tug-of-war over employees -
Planners and project managers sometimes clash in the workplace. We are all familiar with situations where project managers eagerly start to claim employees, only to be blocked by t...Drives of planners vs. project managers -
Waste is around us everywhere, every day, including in projects. You have probably heard of the Lean method. This method was originally used only by production companies, but is no...6 wastes in resource planning -
With a Gantt Chart, you graphically show the project planning. So when does it make sense to use a Gantt Chart, and when not? We will explain that to you in this article.The truth and myth about a Gantt Chart -
Collaboration is important. But remember that each person works together differently. Which Belbin team roles best suit the skills of a project and resource manager?Belbin team role of a planner -
The 80/20 rule, also known as the "Pareto principle", asserts that 80% of all outcomes are a result of 20% of the effort. Everyone knows about the example where 80% of all sales ar...The 80/20 rule in project & resource planning -
Service providers who carry out projects for their customers generally want two things: on the one hand, a fast and satisfactory result for their customers, and profitability on th...A process for planning your projects -
How should you organize the scheduling of your resources in your company? This article looks at which form of resource planning fits best in your organization.4 stages of resource planning -
Parkinson's law states that workers spread their work over the available time. Is your company also suffering from this? Do you know how to combat this unnecessary waste?Does your project planning suffer from Parkinson's? -
If you look at the picture, you might be thinking there are more stones and sand in the first jar than in the second jar, but nothing could be further from the truth. The second ja...Plan the big projects first -
Many businesses only see afterward what their project margin is. As a result, sometimes they come to an icky conclusion; the project wasn't profitable. Recognizable?Do you plan your projects around margin? -
Planning is as ancient as the human race. Ever since humans began to think ahead and started hunting in groups, plans have been made to achieve the best possible result. At first, ...Planning - do it like the homo sapiens! -
A business lead recently asked me if I could help forming the business case for purchasing Timewax. Although he saw the value in it, he needed outside input to "sell" it internally...3 benefits of a project planning tool -
I have been in touch with a number of organizations lately, which had all tried to plan their projects in Workforce Management software. In other words, they tried to make up a ros...Making up a roster for projects: can you do that? -
If you have a lot of small tasks and schedule them in detail, you can "blow up" the planning. Then, the scheduling becomes a day job. This is how you prevent this.Detailed planning? 3 deciding factors -
There are more and more signals that the future labor organization without far-reaching forms of flexibility will not last long. The discussion on flexibilization focuses mainly on...Flexibility is the norm, but in sustainable form