04 September 2024 - 3 min read
In our recent blog, 10 Best Leadership Blogs to Follow, we found out (much to our own delight!) that 77% of internet users read blogs daily.
Whether it’s used as a way of finding the answers to complex questions, staying on top of current affairs and trends, or looking for instructions on how to do something new, the internet seems to be the one stop shop for information – with blogs being one of the most popular resources.
For project managers and project enthusiasts looking to stay inspired, here are the 8 best project management blogs you should be following right now.
A cloud-based software company built for collaborators, ProjectManager focuses on providing tools for every stage of the project management lifecycle, no matter the industry, acting as a resource to support teams with project planning, project scheduling, team management and time tracking.
The ProjectManager Blog is no different, and is described as the “best project management blog for growing your knowledge and skills”, covering a range of different subjects, all neatly categorised under handy subtopics such as:
The ProjectManager Blog is passionate about sharing resources in a comprehensive but easy to understand way. Whether this be in the form of comparison features, how-to guides, templates and assessments, their blog objective is to equip project managers with practical information that they can imbed into their day-to-day roles, across several different industries.
Some examples include:
This blog is a great asset to your daily role, no matter if you’re just starting out and looking for further guidance, or a seasoned professional seeking innovation.
Founded by Elizabeth Harrin, an author, trainer and mentor within the world of corporate project management Elizabeth strives to empower the women of project management, sharing tried and tested ways to develop and transform in the project management landscape, regardless of the industry you’re in.
Elizabeth has designed her blog to cut through confusing and stuffy information, providing more practical solutions and easy-to-use templates. Focused on real world projects and situations, her practical and forward-thinking approach is what sets her blog apart!
With plenty of expertise for junior and senior project managers alike, you can find tons of tips, tricks and insights in the following categories:
Among this abundance of resources includes blogs like ‘How to Use a Bullet Journal for Project Management’ and ’11 Program Management Skills Employers Expect in 2024’.
Additionally, if you’re someone who values a template or two, Elizabeth has a plenty to choose from, starter and expert!
Probably one of the biggest blogs in terms of variety that we’ve come across, Ganttic, a resource planning software company, has created a blog that blog that delves into project management in its entirety, covering subtopics like resource management, project portfolio management and resource scheduling.
Providing guidance for the modern project manager who is juggling multiple projects and creating resource plans, their blogs are packed with real-life examples, step-by-step instructions and guidance, and plenty of clickable references.
If you’re new to project management, we would recommend reading blogs like ‘Secrets of a Successful Project Manager’ and ‘Managing a Project Team: DOS and DON’Ts of Project Management’ to make sure you start off on the right foot.
Ganttic have also been operating in the world of project management for over a decade, so it’s safe to say they’ve learned a thing or two about efficiency during that time!
A deceiving name, The Lazy Project Manager blog aims to bring the fun back into the project management profession and speaks a lot about coaching, adapting to change and lessons learned.
Bestselling author and keynote speaker, Peter Taylor, is a man who wears many hats, but ultimately, he is a coach and consultant for change in business, building his career on helping project and business leaders drive solutions that create lasting impact.
His blog (and website in general) is jam packed with resources and insights that highlight not only his expertise but his sense of humour, transferring his knowledge to others in a way that sticks.
From presentation tips and essential skills to an array of masterclasses and presentations, we recommend checking out Peter’s array of content (including his Squid of Despair podcast) on top of blog entries like ‘Project Managers are from Mars: Project Sponsors are from Venus’ and ‘A Project Management Coach’s Game Plan for Greater AI Readiness’.
The Digital Project Manager describes itself as the “definitive resource for professionals looking to deliver impactful projects ahead of the digital curve”.
On one hand, you’ll find thought-provoking articles, engaging podcasts, how-to guides and tools meant to close knowledge gaps and encourage conversation and collaboration between project managers.
However, this is certainly more than your basic blog as you can sign up for membership (free of charge) to receive their project management toolkit, complete with a peer mentor network, handy templates and resources, as well as training opportunities.
We recommend diving into their articles and exploring the different categories, including:
In each of these categories there’s an abundance of content to consume, from managing teams, personal growth and industry insights.
If you’re someone who prefers to listen instead of reading, the Digital Project Manager also have their own podcast, which they describe as a “raw, unfiltered, deep dive into the latest trends of digital project management”.
For the project manager that worries about becoming stagnant in their role, this blog is for you!
Hive was founded by people who simply enjoy working with people (which we feel is a good sign when it comes to project managing)!
John Furneaux and Eric Typaldos are two individuals incredibly passionate about workplace collaboration. John, who was a previous leader of customer success now learned throughout his career the exact conditions that strong teams need to thrive, while Eric focussed his time working to reduce pain points and difficulties that existed within the government and enterprise organisations.
Through a combination of both skills and knowledge, they were able to create, Hive, a tool designed to boost productivity further than before, pushing for collaboration and transparency amongst teams.
In line with their project management tool – loved by Google and Starbucks, to name drop a little – comes their blog, packed full of case studies, templates, guides and project management comparisons.
With a focus on creating content that their users have time to read and can ultimately take something away from, the Hive blog provides informative, easily adopted insights and provide answers to the relevant questions of digital project managers. Topics include productive project management in the age of remote and hybrid work, as well as timely discussions on how AI, ChatGPT and social media are all dominating the world of project management.
Eight years ago, Alan Zucker founded Project Management Essentials, keen to share his 25-years of expertise in agile transformation and leadership with project managers across the globe.
Alan has led and delivered successful and strategic projects with leading Fortune 100 organisations, so you can bet that he knows what he’s talking about!
His most recent blog, for example, ‘Hybrid Project Management: Part 3, Picking the Approach’ is the third of a series, deep diving into the different types of hybrid project management – a much talked about theme right now in our virtual world.
In addition to that, his blog spans a variety of other punchy topics like project implementation and adoption to everything there is to know about Gantt charts, in their Gantt 101: Building a Better Project Schedule blog – which for anyone who doesn’t know, is one of the most widely used project management tools.
To add, Alan recently celebrated the 10-year anniversary of his first project management blog with his blog titled, ‘Project Management: 10-Year Retrospective’.
He doesn’t show any indication that he is slowing down either, writing that he “did not anticipate having so much to say. However, project management is dynamic and continues to evolve and innovate”.
An inspiring and interesting read if you ask us.
Last but not least, in association with the Project Management Institute, one of the world’s leading organisations for the project management profession, we bring you Project Management.com
With the goal of all project managers leading happy, fulfilled and successful careers, this one stop shop is a place of research, insights, professional opportunities, networking, training and more.
With lots of great content, including advice from leading experts in the field, this blog covers any aspect of project management you could ask for
In one of their most recent blogs, ‘The Money Files’, for instance, we hear from Elizabeth Harrin, who we know leads up The Rebel’s Guide to Project Management (mentioned as number 2 in this blog) as she discusses all things financial when it comes to project management, including budgets, estimating pay rises and managing contracts.
Project management is a varied and rewarding career choice, one that can take into any industry.
However, research confirms that to fill the current project management skills gap, 2.3 million professionals will be required to join the field, meaning there’s no better time to brush up on your reading, upskill and further develop your career.
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