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Vacation season is finally here! Some have already planned their vacations months in advance, while others might be more the last-minute type. We have some tips on how to plan your vacation like a project manager – more effectively and (almost) stress-free. 

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Disneyland is celebrating its 60^th birthday this year and the celebrations are already under way. With over 16 million visitors from all over the world per year, it continues to be a huge success. But how did Disneyland become the most magical place on Earth and what can project managers learn from it? The answer is: ‘Imagineering’ (a portmanteaux of the words ‘imagination’ and ‘engineering’).

Our blog entry on the Systems Approach has shown that even though we’re taught to think lineally, our thoughts can jump from one idea to another and our mind is constantly making associations from one word to another. This is why we need concepts and tools that help us bring order into the chaos of our minds. One of these tools are mind maps. 

You would like to know which InLoox PM version you’re currently using? Or would you like to send us a support request and need the version number for that? This video tutorial will help you find the system information.

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Working in teams is common practice in the business world. Almost every job ad lists “teamwork” as a required skill from prospective applicants. In the context of projects, an individual can’t do all the work alone, but needs to work with others to be able to complete the project successfully. Teamwork has its advantages, but also disadvantages, which is why some employees have reservations towards it. 

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Goals should be smart, right? Or to be more precise S-M-A-R-T, which are five criteria that guide you in setting objectives. Find out what the meaning behind this acronym is. 

Some project processes are often closely connected to legal affairs. Which is why a distinct discipline in project management was formed – legal project management. Here’s a short introduction to this field of PM.  

InLoox PM 8 is available in several languages (English, German, French, Italian and Spanish). During the installation of InLoox PM 8 you have already set your preferred language. This short video will show you how easy it is to change the language settings if you ever need to.

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Social media has changed our society and the way we communicate fundamentally. On a personal level, it helps people stay connected to friends and family around the world. On a professional level, it has had a big impact on how we do business nowadays. 

Project Management is important for businesses to have a competitive edge and deliver better project results – most would agree with this statement. What a lot do not agree with is the question whether project management is art or science. The simple answer is: It’s both.