Project management

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

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
What the waterfall project management methodology can (and can’t) do for you
Learn the steps and benefits of waterfall methodology project management and get started with free templates from Lucidchart.
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- Project management
5 Project Management Principles
Though the finer points may diverge, the basic principles of project management remain the same. Learn the five key principles of project management and how you can use them as a backbone to making each day—and each project—more successful.
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- Project management
5 Essential Project Management Steps
High-performing organizations complete 89% of their planned projects. Keep your business on task with these project management steps.
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- Project management
3 Communication Hacks for Project Management Processes
Want to learn how to kill email novels and decrease your explanatory text by 78%? Keep reading for some communication hacks for project management processes that will take your communication to the next level of clarity.
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- Process improvement
- Project management
Four Diagrams to Streamline Project Planning
As a project manager, planning is everything. Use these four diagrams to improve clarity and efficiency throughout the project planning process.
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- Diagramming
- Project management
How to make a timeline in Google Docs
Timelines can help you stay on track and organized. Learn how to make a timeline in Google Docs using Lucidchart.
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- Lucidchart tips
- Project management
Advantages of PERT charts vs. Gantt charts
What's the difference between a PERT chart and a Gantt chart? Both of these tools can improve your project management processes. Learn when to use PERT and Gantt charts and how to create them.
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- Diagramming
- Project management
The best mind maps for project managers
Intensive processes and elaborate diagrams may be overkill for managing a small team. Use project management mind maps to keep your operations agile.
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- Project management
How to write a winning project charter
As you put together your project charter contents, you’ll likely have questions of your own, particularly if your company doesn’t offer a standard form or template to fill out. Find the answers to the most common questions below, and learn how to create a project charter that wows your stakeholders.
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- Project management
8 steps to build a project management timeline
Project management timelines provide a visual overview of projects and increase team efficiency. Learn 8 easy steps to build a project management timeline to perfection.
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- Project management
7 alternatives to Gantt charts
Gantt charts come with a series of fatal flaws that leave many managers looking for Gantt chart alternatives to meet their needs. Try these alternatives in Lucidchart. Templates included!
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- Project management