Useful stuff for project management people
Understanding Project Risk Management: Essential Concepts
Explore essential steps, categories, and practical strategies for effective project risk management, with real-world examples and insights from Fluid.
April 28, 2025
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Top 10 Essential Project Management Abbreviations Explained
Explore the top project management abbreviations every professional should know. From PPM and PMO to Business Case and ROI, this guide demystifies essential terms, helping you optimise processes and align projects with organisational goals. Whether you’re a seasoned project manager or new to the field, these insights will empower you to communicate effectively and deliver results.
January 6, 2025
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Understanding Project Management
This guide explores the pivotal role of project management in modern business, offering valuable insights for professionals at all levels. From essential skills like time management and risk assessment to advanced tools such as Fluid and Microsoft Project, the post delves into the methodologies—Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid models—that define effective project execution. Learn about the phases of project management, from initiation to closure, and discover strategies to optimise efficiency, communication, and adaptability. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned manager, this resource equips you with the knowledge to drive successful outcomes and elevate organisational flexibility.
December 30, 2024
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What are the 5 phases of project management
Whether you’re just starting out in project management, or you oversee a portfolio of projects, this blog gives you some handy tips for all five phases of project management.
March 22, 2023
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2
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What are the 5 phases of project management
Whether you’re just starting out in project management, or you oversee a portfolio of projects, this blog gives you some handy tips for all five phases of project management.
How to choose project management software
There are many types of project management software products available, but are they right for you? Several factors should be considered to make the best choice!
March 20, 2023
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2
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How to choose project management software
There are many types of project management software products available, but are they right for you? Several factors should be considered to make the best choice!
Smartsheet alternatives for better project management
You've heard of Smartsheet project management, but there are many alternatives that have benefits too. Discover the best alternatives and their pros and cons.
March 15, 2023
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5
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Smartsheet alternatives for better project management
You've heard of Smartsheet project management, but there are many alternatives that have benefits too. Discover the best alternatives and their pros and cons.
How to start agile working
More businesses are becoming agile, but where do you start? This article gives some practical steps to enter the world of agile working.
March 10, 2023
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3
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How to start agile working
More businesses are becoming agile, but where do you start? This article gives some practical steps to enter the world of agile working.
Produce quality meeting minutes for project management
Effective meeting minutes keep your project on schedule, and all stakeholders informed. This guide will help you to produce quality meeting minutes, vital for project management.
March 6, 2023
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3
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Produce quality meeting minutes for project management
Effective meeting minutes keep your project on schedule, and all stakeholders informed. This guide will help you to produce quality meeting minutes, vital for project management.
Managing Projects or Project Management: Is there a difference?
There is a huge difference between these two terms and understanding the distinction ensures you find the right software to effectively support your project needs.
January 6, 2023
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Managing Projects or Project Management: Is there a difference?
There is a huge difference between these two terms and understanding the distinction ensures you find the right software to effectively support your project needs.
The top project management methodologies you should know
Don't know the best way to run projects? We’ve picked out the five most common, frequently used project management methodologies, the situations in which they’re most applicable and a few best practices for each.
December 12, 2022
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4
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The top project management methodologies you should know
Don't know the best way to run projects? We’ve picked out the five most common, frequently used project management methodologies, the situations in which they’re most applicable and a few best practices for each.
What does effective task management look like?
While task management software existed long before we even knew what COVID was, mass home working accelerated the use of these kinds of platforms at a rate that no one could possibly have predicted.
September 29, 2022
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2
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What does effective task management look like?
While task management software existed long before we even knew what COVID was, mass home working accelerated the use of these kinds of platforms at a rate that no one could possibly have predicted.
Why your business needs to implement Agile
In super simplistic terms, Agile working offers your team the autonomy and flexibility necessary to optimise performance and productivity with minimum constraints.
September 12, 2022
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2
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Why your business needs to implement Agile
In super simplistic terms, Agile working offers your team the autonomy and flexibility necessary to optimise performance and productivity with minimum constraints.
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