2023-08-12 14:10
In our last week’s roundup post, we shared several templates specifically designed for UX designers, product managers, project managers, and HR professionals. This week, we have five n… Read More
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2023-08-11 06:25
Did you check our last week’s template round up post yet? Here are five new templates to help you with team building, UX design, and risk analysis. Use these templates, to streamline c… Read More
2023-08-04 03:11
Did you check our last week’s template round up post yet? We shared five new templates useful for project planning that can help streamline planning, mapping, managing, and executing v… Read More
2023-07-30 22:00
At Creately, we’re on a mission to transform the way teams work and collaborate visually. Our platform is designed to empower enterprises to fully harness the benefits of visual collab… Read More
2023-07-28 07:43
In our last week’s roundup article, we shared templates tailored for product managers to help them to track delivery dates, assess consensus on product options, apply effective problem… Read More
2023-07-21 05:48
In our last week’s roundup post, we shared several templates specifically designed to help project managers streamline their project workflows. This week, we are focusing on templates… Read More
2023-07-07 04:18
Did you check out our last week’s roundup post yet? We shared several useful templates tailored to meet the needs of event organizers, human resources professionals, public relations e… Read More
2023-06-29 13:05
In our most recent roundup post, we shared a collection of helpful templates designed to streamline the daily tasks of business consultants, scrum masters, human resources professionals, dig… Read More
2023-06-23 07:38
Last week we shared some useful templates that would help UX designers, product managers, project managers, content creators, quality controllers, and trainers streamline their workflows.. A… Read More
2023-06-16 16:36
In our last week’s post, we shared some useful templates tailored for professionals in marketing, content creation, project management, UX design, and data analysis. We hope you found… Read More
2023-06-16 10:09
Last week, we shared customized templates for those who are engaged in event planning, product management, career counseling, cultural anthropology, and personal productivity coaching. This… Read More
2023-06-12 13:22
In our last week’s template round-up we shared templates which were made specifically for researchers, engineers, entrepreneurs and project planners giving them the tools needed to suc… Read More
2023-06-09 11:51
In last week’s post, we presented tailored templates designed specifically for professionals working in the fields of data analysis, process improvement, Scrum mastering, UX design, an… Read More
2023-05-29 08:34
Creately Diagram Community offers a wide variety of thoughtfully designed templates, taking influence from both user-generated content and specially created designs. Our templates, which spa… Read More
2023-05-22 10:02
La evaluación de desempeño es un componente crucial en la gestión efectiva de los recursos humanos. Este proceso se centra en medir y analizar la eficiencia y productivi… Read More
2023-05-13 13:35
We’re excited to deliver on our promise with five new templates that will provide immense value to you and your team this week as well. These carefully designed templates have been tes… Read More
2023-01-02 12:06
As a company grows, it accumulates a wealth of knowledge, from what your company vision is to best practices to follow, that helps direct and form its path for growth. And preserving such kn… Read More
2022-10-06 08:14
The business impact analysis is one of the most important components of the business continuity management planning process. During the analysis, you identify how potential disruptions would… Read More
2022-09-20 09:38
Whether you work hybrid or remote, having to switch contexts and apps multiple times during the day is part and parcel of a typical workday. Creately’s latest integration with Microsof… Read More
2022-08-19 06:45
PI Planning is an essential part of the Scaled Agile FrameworkTM . It is a great way to get your teams aligned and focused on what’s important. However, it can be tough to know where t… Read More
2022-07-21 09:52
Proper project documentation is an integral part of project management. Documenting essential project processes and information help set up a project in an efficient and easy-to-understand m… Read More
2022-07-20 09:20
Understanding and recognizing your target audience correctly is, perhaps, the most crucial step in any successful marketing strategy. A well-established target audience can drive a brand&rsq&hell…Read More
2022-06-20 04:14
Project management is a crucial step in ensuring the success of a project or process. While in the past there were only a limited number of methodologies to follow, today there are many esta… Read More
2022-06-07 08:31
User interviews are an effective research method that involves interacting with specific users to understand their perspectives, needs, and thought processes. A user interview is more than j… Read More
2022-05-31 09:15
Project management done right can help a business or project run smoothly. Among the numerous project management methodologies currently in practice, Agile—with its widely used ‘… Read More
2022-04-05 05:34
Here is an overview of all the nine different kinds of Modeling diagram objects that are wrapped under the heading of the UML. UML Class Diagrams UML Use Case Diagrams UML Object Diagrams UM… Read More
2022-03-10 12:03
Work today is done on multiple disconnected tools that can only execute bits and pieces of a project, leaving teams to go back and forth to retrieve data for decision-making to move work for… Read More
2022-03-10 09:46
Today is a big day, we are launching a new app interface, new feature sets, a new logo, and in essence a whole new Creately. Our new identity signifies so much more than just a brand r… Read More
2022-03-09 21:23
Since the founding of Creately, I’ve been waiting over a decade to write this post. When we founded Creately, we thought the way we interacted with apps, data, and docs can be better b… Read More
2022-01-18 14:31
Selecting the right projects from the beginning is an important step in effective project portfolio management, and a project pipeline helps project managers do this easily by helping them e… Read More
2021-11-30 17:34
Working remotely does not need to be a disruption to foster meaningful relationships between mentors and mentees. There are multiple whiteboard and remote collaboration tools that enable you… Read More
2021-10-13 10:35
The success of a product depends on its marketing strategy. The right marketing mix can do wonders in product positioning and reaching out to your targeted customers. Whether you adopt B2C o… Read More
2021-09-17 06:47
The COVID-19 pandemic confined us to our homes and compelled us to limit social interactions. It also paved the way for a new trend of digitization where we had to sort for remote collaborat… Read More
2021-09-14 23:02
Design Systems Evangelist Nathan Curtis states that “a design system isn’t a project. It is a product, serving products.” Simply put, if your software products or services… Read More
2021-09-08 04:28
One of the simplest joys in life is to cross off a completed item from your to-do list as it gives you an amazing sense of accomplishment. In this post, we are going to talk about creative t… Read More
2021-09-07 02:48
If you are a project manager and you have found yourself trapped in a ‘bite off more than you can chew’ kind of situation, it means that you have failed to effectively define the… Read More
2021-08-27 07:56
Now and in the future, cross-functional teams will be how work gets done. The complexity of most business processes from product development to customer success makes teamwork a necessity. T… Read More
2021-08-24 03:51
Albert Einstein once said, “a clever person solves a problem, but a wise person avoids it.” However, in business management, how wise you are, depends on your level of marketing… Read More
2021-08-23 04:40
Why do many businesses easily succeed, while many more struggle to survive and eventually fail? A key reason is strategic alignment, or lack thereof. While the best-aligned organizations per… Read More
2021-08-19 04:03
In today’s fast-paced business environment, you don’t necessarily need to wait until an employee leaves to start hiring new team members. A solid talent pipeline can expedite the… Read More
2021-08-13 12:27
Teamwork certainly creates dreamwork – but not when tasks overlap or duplicate without a positive outcome. Duplication of effort or overlapping of work is a project manager’s or… Read More
2021-08-06 10:10
Product management has many moving parts, but any product manager will tell you that the hardest part of the job is deciding what to build when. A list of good feature ideas may be endless b… Read More
2021-07-26 04:20
An organization without key performance indicators (KPIs) is like a journey without a map. When your journey doesn’t have a map, there is no way for you to determine how far you have c… Read More
2021-07-22 03:34
Although both product teams and marketing teams work towards a common overarching goal – which, in most cases, is a successful product, happy customers, and a thriving company –… Read More
2021-07-19 17:42
Developing a comprehensive understanding of business systems is hard work. It usually involves high-level modeling or complex process mapping. This can be a highly technical and laborious pr… Read More
2021-07-01 09:11
Every organization needs a set of rules to guide its members. Standard operating procedures (SOPs) are established for this purpose. SOPs are an essential part of any business and are necess… Read More
2021-06-30 08:19
If the project is a ship, project management is its sail. Project management is what provides a directive to a particular project so that it could be steered towards success. However, one mi… Read More
2021-06-29 06:47
Most project managers know that creating the project plan is only the start of the project management journey. All the careful planning and forecasting don’t count for much if there is… Read More
2021-06-17 08:53
Working capital refers to the capital or cash reserves of a business that is utilized to conduct its day-to-day operations. This is calculated by deducting the current liabilities against cu… Read More
2021-06-14 04:36
Teams around the world are now well entrenched in the concept of remote work. Over the last year and a half, there have been learnings, frustrations, and some great breakthroughs in team dyn… Read More
2021-06-11 05:58
Competitive advantage is at the core of an organization’s performance in markets where there is heavy competition. It sets an organization apart from its competitors and paves the way… Read More
2021-06-07 07:27
One of the very few things in the world that are not subjective is efficacy. Efficacy is measurable and is often looked at in terms of results produced. As an educator, a teacher’s pro… Read More
2021-06-04 04:28
An essential part of the continuous delivery system of product development is the management and implementation of a product backlog. It is a critical component of the Agile process and is t… Read More
2021-06-01 04:01
A project typically involves teams from different departments. As usually these teams speak and think in completely different ways, it often leads to communication challenges that will event… Read More
2021-05-28 11:06
Software development as a discipline has changed over the years. Traditionally, developers viewed each release as a project that was part of a larger product. Software was only released when… Read More
2021-05-21 11:31
Innovation is an organization’s path to survival. In a world of rapid change and increasing competition, innovation has become essential to maintaining business growth, competitiveness… Read More
2021-05-03 10:05
Any experienced salesperson will tell you that the completion of a sale is only a small part of the sales process. Selling is not an act, but a process. It begins long before any transaction… Read More
2021-04-22 03:38
All organizational strategies are constantly reviewed and revised. As the internal and external environments of an organization change, so should the company strategy to aid in the survival… Read More
2021-03-29 11:30
With the dramatic growth of technology and frequent changes in consumer behavior, organizations today are under increased pressure to constantly innovate. At the core of gaining a competitiv… Read More
2021-03-22 08:50
One of the most important frameworks for designing great user-centric products is design thinking. It is an iterative process that teams use to understand challenges, question assumptions, a… Read More
2021-03-19 11:21
Developed by Toyota in the 1940s as a scheduling system to execute just-in-time manufacturing, Kanban boards have now become a tool indispensable in almost every industry, particularly in so… Read More
2021-03-02 14:07
Creately first launched to the public in 2009. We innovated what it meant to be a diagramming tool built for the web and enabled millions to express their ideas visually that they otherwise… Read More
2021-02-12 11:12
Many of us think of design as a separate function, far removed from most business operations. But the importance of incorporating the ‘designers toolkit’ across departments can b… Read More
2021-02-10 05:34
“In competitive markets, firms need to develop competitive positioning strategies carefully relative to their competitors in order to achieve enduring competitive success.” Micha… Read More
2021-02-02 16:12
Sometimes we need more than a big picture vision to guide the actions of a company. A powerful mission and lofty goals may provide direction for an organization but do little to clarify the… Read More
2021-02-01 09:27
Every project is a learning experience. Failures alert us to not make the same errors again. Successes guide us to effectively navigate our current and future projects. A proper process in p… Read More
2021-01-25 10:05
In the corporate world, the word ‘crisis’ may invoke a number of images in your head; a mass outbreak of a pandemic, violent weather, a fire in the warehouse, or even an outrageo… Read More
2021-01-13 11:09
2020 may have had other plans for all your goals, but a new year brings with it a blank slate and a chance to start afresh. As we re-center and look ahead, it’s important to set achiev… Read More
2021-01-04 03:17
From what originated as a guide map for cyclers of New York City in the 1890s, later being adopted by Motorola in the 1980s to align their product and technology development, roadmaps have c… Read More
2020-12-23 09:35
Hunches and gut feelings can only take you so far. For any sustained success, data needs to be at the center of any decision-making process. The ability to change, adapt, and improve when ne… Read More
2020-12-18 07:27
What a year 2020 has been. From virtual learning to virtual award ceremonies, this year has replaced what we normally do in-person with Zoom calls for socializing, online classrooms an… Read More
2020-12-14 06:45
As the year comes to an end, we are humbled and filled with gratitude for the overwhelming response we received from our users. Software customer review site G2 Crowd awarded Creately… Read More
2020-12-04 09:04
Many businesses quote generalities like, ‘the customer is always right’ or ‘the customer is king’ without truly knowing what it means. Putting the customer first is m… Read More
2020-12-04 04:51
We launched Creately Classic exactly a decade ago. Our goal was to simplify the process of creating and collaborating on diagrams online. It was a simple and effective solution, and our user… Read More
2020-12-03 04:19
Every organization needs a steady supply of fresh creative ideas to stay relevant and ahead of their competitors successfully. As necessary as it is, generating good new ideas isn’t as… Read More
2020-11-25 07:21
During the lockdown, it can feel like all we have is time, so we may not recognize the need to effectively manage it and make conscious decisions to better prioritize our tasks. But more oft… Read More
2020-11-24 08:57
Writing a business project proposal definitely takes time and careful consideration, but it will pay off when you have managed to impress your investors. Your project getting approved… Read More
2020-11-16 09:45
As we grind through more weeks and months of lockdown, we recognize that every aspect of work has changed. Such a sustained remote working environment can have a huge impact on team morale a… Read More
2020-11-13 07:42
Retrospective meetings are even more important to remote teams than they are to co-located ones. Because remote teams don’t get to work next to each other on a daily basis, … Read More
2020-11-04 08:58
2020 is almost over (*audible sigh*). Although it has not been very kind to us, it has taught businesses many lessons, the most important one being that the future is unpredictable, an… Read More
2020-10-29 05:28
The longer we stay in lockdown the more important it is to find ways to reinstate regular business routines so that employees don’t feel like they are left in this state of limbo forev… Read More
2020-10-26 05:28
Keeping your audience’s attention over a long period of time is undoubtedly one of the most challenging aspects of an online presentation. Not only does the audience have a shorter att… Read More
2020-10-09 08:10
One thing all high-performing teams have in common is effective communication. Effective team communication is key to staying productive, avoiding conflicts, building trust, and ultima… Read More
2020-10-06 04:40
Even experienced teachers sometimes find it difficult to overcome the hurdles presented by online teaching. Lack of in-person interaction, dwindling student motivation, and technical difficu… Read More
2020-09-23 09:14
A well-designed lesson for online teaching helps promote student learning, retention, and engagement. Whether you are creating learning material for your remote learning students or designin… Read More
2020-09-18 08:29
Creately’s job is to enable all types of collaboration between teams, be it synchronous or asynchronous. Our collaborative online workspace is specially designed to help teams id… Read More
2020-09-17 08:45
Online student engagement has become a topic of major interest over the past few months. Especially, with teaching across schools abruptly being moved from onsite to online in the wake… Read More
2020-09-09 09:07
In the world of eLearning, the method of flipped classrooms is growing in popularity day by day. In fact, with schools being forced to shift their teaching online due to the COVID-19 pandemi… Read More
2020-09-07 08:13
One thing most successful people have in common is a desire to self-learn. It’s the modern way of learning, and it has proven to be more effective and convenient. Although self… Read More
2020-08-26 10:00
Traditional forms of teaching around the world are changing rapidly with the advancement of technology. Even in physical classrooms, technology has taken on a bigger role, changing how lesso… Read More
2020-08-18 10:33
In the age of digital education, note-taking has taken on a new role. Where classes are held online over Zoom calls and lessons are explained with the help of an online whiteboard, note-taki… Read More
2020-08-12 05:09
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the physical ways and methods of teaching and learning, accelerating the digitization of them. Video conferencing has replaced the face-to-face engagement i… Read More
2020-08-04 09:02
The sudden transition to remote teaching has left many teachers, as well as students, faced with various challenges, from not having access to the internet to finding the proper tools to ove… Read More
2020-07-27 11:37
According to Unicef, approximately 91% of the world’s enrolled students were affected when schools across continents closed down to help end the spread of COVID-19. Governments and Sta… Read More
2020-07-21 04:20
COVID-19 has pushed companies to rethink their approach towards employee training and professional development. While the need for creating effective training and development programs is sti… Read More
2020-07-13 03:47
Best collaboration sessions often take place around a whiteboard. Writing down a thought in words or sketching it out with a visual or diagram helps you think better and generate ideas and i… Read More
2020-07-07 04:15
Studies show that the rise of remote working is having an adverse effect on the security of the companies that practice it. One in three companies surveyed has reported that the most common… Read More
2020-06-26 09:39
Too focused on increasing employee productivity, we often forget to tend to pay attention to employee burnout. But to create a productive team, you need to keep them safe from work-related s… Read More
2020-06-22 10:27
Managing a project itself is a demanding task. And now you have to do it with a team that isn’t even working from the same location as you are. COVID-19 has considerably changed… Read More
2020-06-16 06:48
With the number of people who work remotely at least once per week, having grown by 400% since 2010, chances are that you manage at least one employee who works outside the office or works f… Read More
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