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Featured

Rework vs ClickUp, or eagle vs ostrich?

What an odd title, you may be thinking. Well, it’s just a way for me to say that putting Rework and ClickUp head-to-head is hard. It’s ...

By

Camellia Le

12/9/24 2:34 AM

7 minute read

Featured

I read through Asana's biggest user concerns. Rework has them covered (and way more).

First, let me be totally honest here: I like Asana.

By

Camellia Le

11/13/24 5:03 PM

7 minute read

Leadership

Leadership and Management explained: How their differences create strength

Are Leadership and Management the same? The simple answer is ...

By

Minnie Ng

11/11/24 4:57 PM

4 minute read

Strategic Management

What is BCG Matrix? Learn how to create one in 5 steps

The BCG Matrix, also known as the Boston Matrix, is an important analysis tool that helps businesses evaluate the market ...

By

Minnie Ng

11/11/24 4:04 PM

7 minute read

Leadership

John Maxwell's 5 levels of leadership: Where are you standing?

The field of leadership science has seen the emergence of many theories and innovations, but John Maxwell's 5 Levels of ...

By

Minnie Ng

11/11/24 4:58 AM

8 minute read

Leadership

What is macromanagement: Are you delegating or are you neglecting?

Employees often see a macro-manager as a kind and trusting boss who focuses on the big picture and overall results, ...

By

Minnie Ng

11/11/24 3:20 AM

7 minute read

Process Management

What is Operational Excellence - A reflection by an Operations expert

Operational Excellence. Operation. Excellence. Two words that we know, but don’t truly understand. Everybody talks about ...

By

Camellia Le

11/4/24 9:44 AM

6 minute read

Productivity

The art of Getting Things Done: 5-step guide to power through tasks

The 2-minute rule states: “As soon as you identify a task that takes less than two ...

By

Minnie Ng

10/28/24 2:21 AM

6 minute read

Strategic Management

Getting to know Critial Success Factors (CSF) for business objective management

Survey data shows that 67% of projects go over ...

By

Minnie Ng

10/28/24 1:57 AM

5 minute read

Leadership

4 levels of management skills: A development roadmap for managers

If you're a manager looking to take your skills to the next level but aren't sure where to start, this article is ...

By

Minnie Ng

10/27/24 4:25 PM

4 minute read

Project Management

Project planning made simple: 6 steps to write a project plan

Nearly two-thirds of business plans fail during the execution phase.

By

Minnie Ng

10/22/24 8:35 AM

6 minute read

Leadership

What is Business Model Canvas? 9 key elements you need to know

A business model is a way to express how a company builds, delivers, and captures value. Every business professional may ...

By

Minnie Ng

10/22/24 8:06 AM

6 minute read

Leadership

Are you micromanaging? Does it help or does it hurt?

Anyone who has worked in an organization has likely played the role of a micromanager or been an employee working under ...

By

Minnie Ng

10/22/24 5:13 AM

6 minute read

Featured

How to drive employee technology adoption: A detailed framework

After months of researching and evaluating demos from various vendors, you’ve finally chosen a new software for your business. Relief washes over ...

By

Camellia Le

10/14/24 1:10 AM

7 minute read

Featured

How to convince your boss to give you the right tool for your job?

Have you ever felt like your workday is filled with repetitive tasks that could be automated, and you can bring out ...

By

Camellia Le

10/13/24 9:54 AM

7 minute read

Project Management

How to manage project resources and save up to 28 times your budget (with template)

"How can I ensure this project is completed on time and within budget?"

By

Minnie Ng

10/12/24 4:17 PM

6 minute read

Team Management

Designing a communication strategy for effective communication at work

In today's fast-paced business environment, maintaining clear and uniform communication across all levels of your ...

By

Minnie Ng

10/12/24 9:09 AM

6 minute read

Digital Transformation

What is ERP: Considerations and alternatives

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By

Minnie Ng

10/12/24 9:05 AM

9 minute read

Quality Management

What is 5S methodology? How to implement 5S in the office?

Did you know that office space and work efficiency are closely connected? The more cluttered your workspace, the more likely your productivity ...

By

Minnie Ng

10/12/24 2:10 AM

7 minute read

Process Management

How to identify the bottleneck blocking your business workflows?

How many business processes are currently running in your company? How many of them ensure that inputs and outputs are ...

By

Minnie Ng

10/11/24 4:54 PM

6 minute read

What is SLA (Service Level Agreement)? How to set internal SLAs to ensure compliance?

In today's era of booming technology, businesses are becoming increasingly reliant on services provided by third ...

By

Minnie Ng

10/7/24 4:12 AM

6 minute read

Remote Work

How to run a work-from-home business: 3 critical factors for efficient remote working

The COVID-19 pandemic forced many businesses to shift to remote work quickly. However, once this model was put into ...

By

Minnie Ng

10/1/24 4:50 AM

7 minute read

Team Management

What really is Teamwork? Tips and necessary skills to make your team thrive

Teamwork, or group work, is the ability to work together. It is also considered one of the most important soft skills ...

By

Minnie Ng

10/1/24 3:48 AM

8 minute read

Digital Transformation

Transforming your Make-to-Order business: How Rework accelerates operation for growth

Unlike mass production models, Make-to-order (MTO) businesses are distinct in their focus on producing customized products tailored to each ...

By

Camellia Le

9/30/24 2:47 AM

7 minute read

Project Management

The Agile blueprint: Understanding and applying Agile for business growth

In the realm of project management, Agile isn’t merely a singular method but rather a flexible, overarching philosophy ...

By

Minnie Ng

9/20/24 8:34 AM

9 minute read

Project Management

Gantt charts essentials: Components, tools, best practices and how to create one

Managers often require a visual tracking tool to cover as many aspects of a project as possible. The Gantt chart—a ...

By

Minnie Ng

9/19/24 5:03 PM

6 minute read

Process Management

Flowchart basics: Learning to visualize your process in 5 minutes

A flowchart, also known as a process diagram, is a potent tool that helps you run processes more efficiently. Let’s ...

By

Minnie Ng

9/19/24 8:32 AM

5 minute read

Project Management

What is PDCA: Leverage the power of continuous testing

Imagine your business operates on an e-commerce platform, and customer satisfaction ratings have recently declined. Upon ...

By

Minnie Ng

9/19/24 4:42 AM

7 minute read

Leadership

Understanding 5 stages of group development and how you should perform throughout the process

Imagine you're leading a new team on a substantial project. Despite their expertise, the group seems hesitant, unsure of ...

By

Minnie Ng

9/17/24 4:18 AM

4 minute read

Leadership

Understanding Pareto chart: The rule of prioritization

If you're a business manager, you've probably heard, "20% of your customers generate 80% of your revenue." At first ...

By

Minnie Ng

9/8/24 4:59 PM

8 minute read

Process Management

What is Kanban? A guide to apply Kanban to manage your work projects

Project and task management can often become complex and challenging in the modern work environment. This is why ...

By

Minnie Ng

9/8/24 4:03 PM

8 minute read

Leadership

SWOT analysis: Everything you need to know about the strategic thinking model

Sun Tzu’s famous saying, “Know thyself and know thy enemy; a hundred battles, a hundred ...

By

Minnie Ng

9/6/24 2:52 AM

8 minute read

Project Management

Scrum essentials: Definition, tools, phases, and core values

As a part of the Agile methodology, the Scrum framework is frequently chosen by managers and businesses to ...

By

Minnie Ng

9/5/24 10:48 AM

10 minute read

Project Management

Waterfall methodology: 5 steps to manage your project, waterfall style

The Waterfall methodology is a highly applicable project management approach. It is characterized by its clear and ...

By

Minnie Ng

9/5/24 3:38 AM

6 minute read

Leadership

What is leadership style? 6 emotional leadership styles in workplace

There are individuals who, despite having exceptional expertise that earns them respect, struggle to succeed in ...

By

Minnie Ng

9/5/24 2:21 AM

8 minute read

Featured

3FS Technology transforms operations with Rework, doubling the number of customers in 3 months

Our team at Rework discussed with Mr. Ivan, Managing Director, and Mr. Jordan Ng, Operation Manager of 3FS Technology, about overcoming ...

By

Camellia Le

9/4/24 3:43 AM

4 minute read

Project Management

What is Kaizen? Embracing the continuous improvement philosophy for operational excellence

Kaizen, a term rooted in Japanese, signifies a continuous improvement process aimed at optimizing performance and ...

By

Minnie Ng

8/26/24 4:32 AM

5 minute read

Project Management

What is a project manager and how can you become one?

Every business aspires to have the best talents to take on the role of a project manager (PM). However, there never seem ...

By

Minnie Ng

8/25/24 5:05 PM

7 minute read

Productivity

What is Flow state and how to achieve yours for maximum productivity

"The happiest people spend a lot of time in a flow state, where they are so involved in an activity ...

By

Minnie Ng

8/18/24 7:18 AM

5 minute read

Team Management

Efficient workplace communication: Choosing Synchronous or Asynchronous

Technology offers significant advantages in workplace communication, with modern tools promising enhanced productivity ...

By

Minnie Ng

8/18/24 3:37 AM

5 minute read

Leadership

Mastering delegation: 5 steps managers should follow

"This job is too important to trust someone else with it." "The team doesn't have the skills to handle ...

By

Minnie Ng

8/18/24 2:02 AM

6 minute read

Project Management

RACI Matrix: What is it and how to create one for your project (without common pitfalls)

RACI matrix is the key to seamless project management, turning chaos into clarity by assigning clear roles to every team ...

By

Minnie Ng

8/17/24 3:12 PM

4 minute read

Business Planning

What is Risk mitigation? How to choose the right mitigation strategy?

Risk mitigation acts as the "defense line" of an organization, crucial for detecting and preventing incidents. But ...

By

Minnie Ng

8/12/24 3:41 AM

5 minute read

Productivity

The Eisenhower Matrix: How to find time for important-but-not-urgent tasks

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by having too many tasks and too little time? Do you constantly feel like everything ...

By

Minnie Ng

8/12/24 2:28 AM

4 minute read

Featured

Monday.com vs Rework: A (little biased but honest) comparison

Let me guess. If you are reading this article, you must have used, or must be using, or at least be thinking about using Monday.com, and there’s ...

By

Camellia Le

7/29/24 5:02 AM

7 minute read

Featured

Crossing the scale-up chasm: How you can leverage Rework for sustainable growth

You are facing a huge opportunity to grow your business and earn big profits. But are you really prepared to take on the new challenges that come ...

By

Camellia Le

7/19/24 2:54 PM

5 minute read

Process Management

A crash course on process documentation (with step-by-step example)

It is widely known that Process is one of the three pillars, alongside People and Technology, that drive business growth.

By

Camellia Le

6/28/24 9:14 AM

4 minute read

Leadership

Operational debt: The hidden cost of convenience

Have you ever made a quick decision, thinking it was the easiest way to solve a problem, only to regret it ...

By

Camellia Le

6/23/24 3:22 PM

4 minute read

Featured

We deployed our software for 9000+ customers and came up with this "success" framework

Learn how to maximize your software investment and avoid wastage with the SPET formula.

By

Calvin D. Ng.

6/12/24 7:25 AM

6 minute read

Productivity

How to avoid overwhelm as a leader: It's beyond task management

One day our team at Rework.com had an online demo session with a business owner. There was nothing fancy about her - a petite, 50-year-old ...

By

Camellia Le

5/11/24 3:57 AM

5 minute read