(List updated: Feb 2024) The following is a list of around 60+ technology tools that you can use to manage your virtual team. To keep things simple, I've categorized the tools into 10 different functional categories. However, keep in mind that those categories are loosely defined, and one tool can technically belong to more than one category (because of overlapping features and frequent tool updates). Note: None of the links below are affiliate links, so feel free to click away :) 1. ... Read More
How to Manage a Small Virtual Project Using Free Online Tools (Includes Templates)
For most small virtual projects that require communication among 5 people or less, you probably don’t need to use any sophisticated project management or online collaboration software to manage them. Instead, you can just use a combination of free online tools such as Google Docs, Doodle, and Skype. Here are five simple steps to help you set up and manage a small project (the templates I use below refer to a graduate school course project that includes writing a final report & ... Read More
The 4 Types of Managers According to Abraham Lincoln’s Productivity Rule
Abraham Lincoln famously said: "Give me 6 hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first 4 sharpening the axe" I'm a big fan of this quote, and I’ve used it over and over during my career – especially when planning large and complex initiatives. In essence, the quote refers to how much time you should spend planning versus executing a project. According to Lincoln, you should spend two-thirds of the time you have sharpening the axe (planning your project), and the remaining one-third of it ... Read More