Project management

Learn how to promote collaboration, accelerate understanding, and drive innovation for projects of all sizes.

Everything You Need for Successful Critical Chain Project Management
Looking for strategies that drive timely, cost-effective project completion and don’t overwork your team? Learn critical chain project management methodology and how it differs from critical path methodology.
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- Project management
How to Make a Gantt Chart in Excel
Learn two approaches on how to make a Gantt chart in Excel with this complete step-by-step guide. Free templates included!
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- Lucidchart tips
- Project management
The ultimate guide to the DMAIC process
What is DMAIC? Learn about the DMAIC methodology, which could help your company manufacture products nearly 100% defect-free.
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- Project management
How to make a timeline in Excel
Need to know how to make a timeline in Excel? Check out our tutorial and easily put together a professional timeline using Lucidchart and our Excel integration. It only takes 5 simple steps—and we have plenty of templates to get you started.
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- Lucidchart tips
- Project management
The pros and cons of Waterfall methodology
Learn about the pros and cons of the Waterfall methodology to determine if it's the right fit for your team.
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- Operations
- Project management
Agile vs. Waterfall vs. Kanban vs. Scrum: What’s the Difference?
Check out our complete guide to help you understand the different project management methodologies. Understand what really sets Waterfall, Agile, Scrum, and Kanban apart and determine which is the best fit for your team.
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- Project management
Is your project management workflow process broken?
A smooth project management workflow can make or break your team. Learn how effective your current process is and how you can use Lucidchart to improve it.
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- Project management
A beginner’s guide to project management jargon
What is "scope creep"? What do you mean by "scalable"? Learn common project management terms, plus the ways you can best communicate with your team.
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- Project management
Why Choose Six Sigma Methodology for Project Management
Learn the fundamentals of applying Six Sigma methodology to your project management, and take advantage of some free resources to get you started.
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- Project management
What is Agile methodology? (+ how you're already using it)
Learn about Agile methodology and the ways you can apply these principles as a product manager. Template examples of Agile frameworks included!
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- Leadership
- Project management
Is Scrum project management methodology a fit for my team?
Learn about the Scrum framework—including benefits, roles, and events—and discover whether it’s the perfect project management solution for your team.
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- Leadership
- Project management
The 4 phases of the project management life cycle
Learn about the 4 phases of the project management life cycle. Whether you’re working on a small project or a large, multi-departmental initiative, you can apply our tips to successfully take your projects from initiation to close.
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- Project management