I immigrated to Canada from South Korea when I was in fourth grade, and then to the US in high school, and my parents didn't have firsthand experience with how the corporate world works here. My friends meant well, too, but we were all fresh out of college and figuring things out. None of us really knew how the industry worked yet, and we repeated what sounded "safe."
Every manager's been there: a team member leaves, and suddenly, so does the context behind half your projects. Why was this deadline set? What's the latest on that vendor call? Where are the files they swore they shared? If your team's work lives inside people instead of shared spaces, you need to try workspace software. In this blog post, we've shortlisted 11 of the best tools to restore calm after the storm hits. ⚒️
And then...everything screeches to a halt because someone still hasn't approved the headline, or the design feedback is lost in a long email chain. For agencies, this cycle eats into deadlines, team energy, and client confidence. That's why, in this blog, we'll discuss how agencies can optimize approval workflows in a way that reviews become faster, feedback is clearer, and everyone knows what needs to happen next.
If you've ever been involved in eLearning development, you know that great ideas are only half the battle; the other half is project management. The truth is, even the most creative Instructional Design can fall apart without the right structure, tools, and communication in place. That's why every year we take a closer look at the companies that aren't just building courses, but mastering the art of keeping projects on track, teams aligned, and clients happy.
Sam Liang, co-founder and CEO of Otter.ai, told ITPro that the firm has built integrations with systems such as Salesforce and HubSpot, as well as project management systems such as Asana and Atlassian. "The data can flow both ways," Liang explained. "The data can automatically be put into Otter so that the Otter Agents can make use of the CRM data, or project management data in meetings, or the data can flow out of Otter to whatever system enterprise customers use."
Complexity is overrated. We all crave those advanced features, but if using them takes more energy than the actual work, are they really worth it? Productivity should feel natural. 🌟 Take a small design studio, for example. If updating a Gantt chart feels harder than finishing the project itself, the software has already failed them. For most teams, the truth is simple. You don't need a heavy system filled with complex project management features. You need a project management tool that feels light, easy, and supportive, and can scale as you grow.
Without it, projects get stopped, deadlines are missed, and corporate goals go off course. But it's hard to hold individuals accountable when communication isn't working, roles aren't clear, and progress isn't clear. Modern project management tools fix this problem by making tracking, transparency, and clarity a part of daily work. With tools like Lark that are easy to use, being accountable is less about micromanaging and more about giving teams the structure and visibility they need to succeed.
Move it one way and it disappears, move it the other and it clutters my high-priority list. Working on dozens of projects like this, manual tagging quickly becomes a time sink that's inconsistent and error-prone. AI project management tools now solve this by auto-tagging tasks based on content, context, and even conversations. Categories stay accurate, searches are faster, and your team can finally focus on the work instead of admin.
According to a recent FlexJobs survey, the top three industries offering remote, part-time jobs are education and training; medical and health; and project management. Taking on a part-time role is a great way to upskill and explore your career options, says FlexJobs career expert Toni Frana. "If you want to build skills, or if you're interested in trying something new, a part-time job can really give you the opportunity to try that without fully committing to a full-time role," she says.
46% of teams struggle most with managing feedback between creative and development teams. On top of that, limited visibility across timelines and the lack of shared best practices often slow down video delivery.
Or when you're just staring blankly, muttering to yourself, "What even happened to that task I swore I had sorted out?" Seriously, I've been there. A token of appreciation is needed for anyone who has survived that level of chaos. Maybe a medal? Or just some comfort snacks. Anyway, I'm here to tell you there's hope *automatic planning and scheduling* is that beacon of light we didn't know we needed!
Collaborates with the Learning and Development team and designated Divisional partners. Designs, develops, and may help deliver grant and contract-funded instructional projects. Advises faculty and staff on effective use of instructional resources for specific projects. Conducts needs analysis and performance analysis to develop learner-centered experiences. Collaborates with faculty in writing Instructional Design criteria for grant and contract proposals. Working in partnership with Subject Matter Experts, develops design documents and/or storyboards outlining instructional objectives, methods, and assessment plans.
65% of projects fail due to poor estimation and risk management, and 35% because of poor planning and user documentation. Investing in a reliable project reporting tool can significantly mitigate these risks.
Anticipating early client shifts, Gopalakrishnan Mahadevan strategically guided his team to onboard techno-functional SMEs with relevant experience, strengthening the company's position for project support.
An approval matrix template is a workflow document that helps streamline and standardize the approval process within an organization. It visually represents who is authorized to approve specific actions, decisions, or documents.
