1)      What are the 5 reasons a project fails?

They are:

1) Lack of communication - 40% of project managers cited poor communication as the leading cause of IT project failures.

1)      How can you use issue tracking for projects?

In software development, an Issue or Bug is a glitch in your software system that causes the program to behave in a way other than designed. An issue tracking system will manage and maintain your lists of issues by being in the center of the software bug life cycle model, and keeping your issues organized and centralized. For example, assigning tasks to team members, setting priorities, and running reports allow you to easily track the bug or issue throughout its lifecycle, so bugs don’t fall through the “cracks”.

Organizations also commonly use Issue tracking systems for their customer support call centers in conjunction with Help Desk software to create, assign, update, track and resolve reported issues. These issues could come from customers directly, or even from the organization's other (non IT) employees. If you plan on using an Issue Tracker in your customer support center, it is imperative that your help desk and issue tracker are fully integrated-all Elementool products are seamlessly integrated.

As a project manager, you are always on the move. With the advent of the iPad and other tablets, it is now possible to bring all your information with you on the go. Plus, browsing the internet and carrying out tasks is way more fun on an iPad than a standard computer. Here are 4 free killer project management apps. Don’t blame me if you ditch your computer.

1)      Evernote

Evernote is a fantastic app that lets you perform a variety of functions on your iPad and automatically synchronizes your information across platforms. Available for the Mac, PC, Android, iPhone/iPad, this app lets you store text, images, and audio recordings. Evernote also allows you to clip web pages for future viewing, jot notes, and create to-do lists. All of your information is synched to the cloud, and can be accessed with any of the devices listed above. Here are some useful ways a project manager can use this app. You can take notes on an important client meeting and review it on your cell phone on your way home (for the record, we don’t condone Evernot’ing and driving at the same time!). You can also use Evernote as a time management tool by creating to-do lists, so you can complete high priority tasks first. Want to share a useful web page with a colleague? No problem. Clip the web page and synch it to the cloud.

Here are five frequently asked questions that every PM needs to read:

Let’s face it- 24 hours in a day seems limiting. After all, you have deadlines, coworkers to manage, and a looming project. How do the likes of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, with all their responsibilities, have enough time to accomplish their goals?  One common characteristic of very successful people is excellent time management skills. By not learning or employing time management techniques, you are not working efficiently as possible.

We will go over five time management tips that will hopefully save you time, money and increase your efficiency. They say it takes three weeks of repetition to make an action a habit-what are you waiting for!? Start practicing the time management skills shown below.

#1) Track your daily activity

Let’s face it- 24 hours in a day seems limiting. After all, you have deadlines, coworkers to manage, and a looming project. How do the likes of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates, with all their responsibilities, have enough time to accomplish their goals?  One common characteristic of very successful people is excellent time management skills. By not learning or employing time management techniques, you are not working efficiently as possible. 

We will go over five time management tips that will hopefully save you time, money and increase your efficiency. They say it takes three weeks of repetition to make an action a habit-what are you waiting for!? Start practicing the time management skills shown below.

#1) Track your daily activity