Articles by Eileen O'Loughlin

A Project Manager’s Guide to Leading Remote Teams

Published March 13, 2020 by Eileen O'Loughlin

Flexible work arrangements are increasingly necessary, but they come with inherent challenges. Follow these best practices to set your teams up for success. If you’re a project manager, it’s not a question of if but when... Continue Reading

What Small Businesses Are Budgeting for Project Management Technology in 2020

Published February 14, 2020 by Eileen O'Loughlin

Plan your annual budget for project management technology. Which comes first, the business case for project management (PM) technology or the budget? It’s a tricky question. Technically, you need approval for your business case before you... Continue Reading

Agile Project Management Software User Report: 2020

Published February 5, 2020 by Eileen O'Loughlin

Capterra surveyed 300 Agile project management software users to learn who they are, what factors impact their purchase decision, how much they’re spending, and how they’re using Agile tools to achieve business goals. Our 2019 Project... Continue Reading

3 Strategies for Managing Multiple Projects at Once

Published January 6, 2020 by Eileen O'Loughlin

Tips for controlling scope, schedules, and resources when working on multiple projects. Here’s the simple truth: No project goes off without a hitch. And when you’re managing multiple projects at once, there’s going to be multiple... Continue Reading

Capterra Connect: The Latest Project Management News, Articles, and Insights

Published December 16, 2019 by Eileen O'Loughlin and Andrew Conrad

Our industry is no stranger to change, but that can make it difficult to stay on top of important project management news and articles. Don’t worry, we’ve got you! Here’s what you need to know this... Continue Reading

5 Project Management Leadership Styles (and When to Change Yours)

Published December 13, 2019 by Eileen O'Loughlin

A one-size-fits-all approach to leadership is out, and situational project management leadership is in. What do we mean by leadership style? A leadership style is how you approach, manage, and support a team. It’s the role... Continue Reading

6 Steps to Building a Bulletproof Business Case for Project Management Software (With Free Template!)

Published November 13, 2019 by Eileen O'Loughlin

Learn how to build a business case and secure funding for an investment in project management software. Whether you’re looking to purchase your team’s first project management (PM) software or looking to upgrade your current system,... Continue Reading

3 Common Project Collaboration Challenges and How to Avoid Them

Published October 25, 2019 by Eileen O'Loughlin

Avoid these project collaboration pitfalls to improve not just team effectiveness but client satisfaction as well. At its most basic level, project collaboration is when two or more people work together to achieve a common goal.... Continue Reading

How to Choose the Right Work Management Software for Your Needs

Published October 18, 2019 by Eileen O'Loughlin

All projects are work, but not all work is a project (part 2). In our last article, we broke down the difference between “projects” and nonroutine “work,”—e.g., daily tasks, collaborating with coworkers, low effort and/or low-risk... Continue Reading

5 Best Microsoft Visio Alternatives for Creating Flowcharts and Diagrams

Published October 17, 2019 by Eileen O'Loughlin

What do we mean by best? These are the top-rated Microsoft Visio alternatives in our diagram software directory. Microsoft Visio is a well-known flowchart and diagramming software that’s highly rated by users. With over 1,400 reviews... Continue Reading