About Pankaj Mondal

Pankaj Mondal is an expert writer in the project management industry. He enjoys producing articles on the following subjects: project management software, book reviews, and also any subject related to project management in general.

Trello News: Trello being used for content management, scrum and even for bereaved citizens of Belgium

In-The-News-TrelloTrello is an awesome life organizing tool that makes collaboration fun and extremely easy. The tool boasts of more than 10M users at the moment and still counting. Its ease of use coupled with seamless mobile and web experience has won accolades from the likes of The New York Times, PayPal, Adobe and Google. This short post points out three amazing articles that explain how Trello can be used to create a content management process, running a scrum process using the tool and finally how the app has acted as a silver lining for Belgium’s bereaved.

Developing content with Trello

Social Media Examiner is the largest social media marketing resource in the world that helps millions of businesses to use social media to reach out to prospects, increase awareness, drive traffic and generate sales. Last month, they featured an article on how to develop multiple contents simultaneously while working with your team.

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Whether you are a solopreneur or have a team that […]

By |2016-04-22T13:38:26-04:00April 22, 2016|

Trello News: Run a Scrum Process and Organize Sewing Projects

In-The-News-TrelloTrello can be thought to be as an unending bulletin board where notes, ideas and tasks can be arranged in columns. It has an incredible power to alter your thought patterns with respect to your project. The tool allows you to manage a wide variety of projects: events, innovative business ideas, blog posts, websites etc. We’ve handpicked three articles from reputed sources that show some more uses of Trello and included tips to assist you get more from this pretty fascinating tool. This news list includes articles on running a Scrum process with Trello, using the app to organize your sewing projects and other usefulness of the app, such as product management, book writing,  teaching a class and many more.

If you are new to Trello, be sure to check out this useful overview by Knoji titled How To Use Trello — A Step-by-Step Guide to Managing Projects Using Trello.

Use Trello For A Variety of Purposes

Digital Inspiration is a technology blog founded by Amit Agarwal who has […]

By |2016-04-22T08:01:48-04:00April 22, 2016|

How does the new Basecamp compare to Asana? Read our Software Comparision

Basecamp vs AsanaA bevy of project management and collaboration tools which have sprung up in the last few years have made it possible for managers to get their work more organized coupled with greater collaboration abilities. Today we will take a close look at the top two tools used by businesses of all sizes worldwide-Basecamp and Asana- and make an unbiased comparison between the two.

Basecamp

Trusted by millions worldwide, Basecamp is a secure, private space online where people collaborating on a task can organize and deliberate on everything they need to get the project completed. It was initially launched by 37 Signals, a private web application firm, on February 5, 2004 followed by a new version, which was rolled out in 2015. They have more than 8,000,000 paid customers, with a staggering eight million running projects at the moment. Approximately 97% of their customers state that they would earnestly recommend the software to their friends and colleagues.

Even though the Chicago-based company boasts of a massive fan base […]

By |2016-03-11T16:32:31-05:00March 11, 2016|

AceProject: Latest Updates-February 2016

aceproject-logoAceProject, a high-level web-based proprietary project management software built by Canada-based Websystems Inc, will be celebrating its 15th Anniversary soon. The software is used by individuals, small teams, companies of all sizes, non-profit organizations and big teams within multinational firms. I’m happy to see that they have survived through all the years, giving their competitors a tough challenge.

The latest enhancements rectify a few issues like fixing bugs and enhancements for iOS9.x for users of iPhone and the availability of time management app. The company is also slated to update the Android app as well as the payment system. Here’s a short tour of all the latest enhancements at AceProject.

Mobile Enhancement for iOS9.

The latest update of AceProject involves a number of changes to the iOS application, which can be accessed through the App store on iTunes.

It’s now possible to attach single or multiple documents from your device’s photo gallery, Google Docs, or other third-party cloud storage based on local installation. You can also click […]

By |2016-03-05T23:16:25-05:00March 5, 2016|

How does Asana stack up with Trello? Read our Software Comparision

downloadtrello-logoTrello is another interesting tool that touts itself for being able to get your projects collaborated and organized into boards. Launched by Fog Creek Software in New York in the year 2011, the software has a unique arrangement with a powerful visual project management system in place. The tool works on the Kanaban model and functions similar to a bulletin board, where you can pin virtual cards of dimensions 3×5. It has some handy features like automatic email notifications, customizable permissions, file storage, fast search, real-time collaboration, information back-up, with the latest addition being editorial calendar. It has over 10 million users worldwide, which includes giants like PayPal, Kickstarter and Google.

Both Asana and Trello are loved on account of their user-friendly interfaces and easy-to-use features besides the option of free subscription.  However, they are different in many aspects. Let’s take a detailed look.

 

asana-new-logoAsana is a mobile and web application […]

By |2016-03-03T22:28:46-05:00March 3, 2016|

Rework – A Book Review

ReworkRework is a book that rocks the business world. It has a unique approach and does not corroborate the same old traditional advice found in a majority of business books. It tosses out old business rules that are considered obsolete and mainly focuses on internet-based businesses; however, most of their new rules will function smoothly in other industries too.

Experience matters a lot and the founders of Basecamp, who are also the authors of Rework, have gained tremendous experience in the real world to offer readers pragmatic tips and suggestions. Having been in the business for over a decade, the entrepreneurs have gathered the best concepts that have made the book a role model for many. Rework redefines business rules to fit the realities of progress and achievements in the 21st century.

Book Details

The book is available in the following versions-Kindle, Hardcover, Paperback and Audible which is free. It was published by Crown Business on March 9, 2010 and is written in English. The Hardcover […]

By |2016-03-02T13:38:55-05:00March 2, 2016|

Trello Project Management: Complete Course

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Trello Project Management: Complete Course covers everything students need to know on Trello to boost their productivity. It teaches you how to manage projects and tasks, enhance team collaboration and improve work rate or output. The course is of appropriate length and will equip you to start using Trello and work more efficiently. The instructor has put his best foot forward to explain each and every item in the Trello app.

Once you complete the training, you’ll actually start using the tool to your utmost benefit and know the ins and outs of effective project management with Trello.

Course Price

$47

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Student Requirements

Students need to have a strong internet connection and a Smartphone, tablet or computer. The course can be taken by students of all levels; however, it’s best suited for project management professionals looking for an easy online tool like Trello while working on projects of all sizes.

Course Objectives and Learnings

On successful completion of […]

By |2016-03-01T14:06:23-05:00March 1, 2016|

Basecamp for Beginners: Managing Projects and Keeping Track of Details

517Ues4ewjL._SX401_BO1,204,203,200_Basecamp for Beginners: Managing Projects and Keeping Track of Details is a book that goes into all the fundamental aspects of the Basecamp program and gives innovative ideas on how to keep track of your life. Many start-ups fail because of a dearth of proper project management strategy. This is where Basecamp plays a fundamental role in keeping things organized and on track. This web-based project management tool is an easy way to manage projects and keep track of every little detail in both professional and personal contexts. The book is a versatile reference for Basecamp and helps you in understanding on how to use the tool to the fullest. It’s ideal both for beginners as well as seasoned users of Basecamp.

Book Details

The book is available in the hardcover version and weighs around 1.4 pounds. It’s written in plain English and has 320 pages. It was published on April 25, 2013 by Cengage Learning PTR- a large online bookstore that features a huge […]

By |2016-02-26T14:04:54-05:00February 26, 2016|

Get Things Done with Trello

Get Things Done With TrelloGet Things Done with Trello: Your Quick Access to Productivity and Success includes a Step-by-Step Guide to Set Up and Implement Trello makes the task of organizing your life much easier. It’s all about clearing your mind and putting everything you ought to do in a single place first. This book discusses on two tools with the help of which you can boost your productivity-TRELLO and GTD. The author has managed to amalgamate both the tools and create a reliable system that can help in the better management of tasks besides getting your projects organized easily. When you finish reading the book, you’ll discover that the TRELLO GTD system can handle every type of goal irrespective of its size.

Book Details

The book comes in both the Kindle and Paperback versions, and was published on July 22, 2014 by Organized Living Press. The Paperback version has 96 pages, with the front cover displaying the author’s name on the top and the […]

By |2016-02-25T16:30:17-05:00February 25, 2016|

Top 5 ways to turn your emails into tasks

Turn your emails into tasksCombining emails and to-dos may not be a feasible idea; however, segregating the two can be a tough row to hoe. So, let’s settle for a comfortable medium.

How about getting rid of these emails and transforming them into tasks? This can be easily achieved since the current lot of task management apps come with an in-built system that help you change your emails into to-dos without having to abandon your inbox.

Take a look at this article to find out how this works in some of the widely used task management apps.


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When you use Asana to email tasks to a given email with the name of the task in the subject line, the app directs it to the section titled “My Tasks” present in the default Workspace or Organization. To do this, go to “My Profile Settings” and click on “From Email” as shown below.

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By |2016-02-25T15:20:15-05:00February 25, 2016|
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