Project management

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

  • 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.

    Topics:

    • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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!

  • Four project management best practices that'll keep your operations pipeline running smoothly

    Project management best practices, frameworks, policies, and workflows can help organizations of all sizes operate more efficiently. By establishing ultra-responsive support and operations frameworks, these systems can also help minimize a number of common frustrations associated with professional relationships.

  • Planning a Project 101: Five Ways to Organize Your Thoughts

    Ever had a million ideas zooming in your head of what you need to get done for the day or the week? Fortunately, there are a few methods that may give you the kick start you need to start organizing all you have to do when planning a project.

Bring your bright ideas to life.

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