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Combining AI and Kanban for Effective MSP Project Management
Project ManagementKanbanKanban Project ManagementScrumKPIAgileScalabilityAIReadings“AI or Kanban for Project Management: Why Choose Just One?” This is a big question in MSP project management: should you go with AI or Kanban? To be honest, this question is like asking whether you should use a...
Background Reading for MSP Managers Implementing Kanban
Project ManagementKanbanKanban Project ManagementScrumKPIAgileScalabilityAIReadingsTransitioning to Kanban with TopLeft shifts your mindset to a new way of organizing, prioritizing, and executing work. It helps you see the bigger picture while managing the small details that keep your MSP’s engine...
Embracing Kanban Over AI Project Management Tools for MSP Teams
Project ManagementKanbanKanban Project ManagementScrumKPIAgileScalabilityAIAI project management tools came with the promise of increasing workflows. We haved fancy features like predictive analytics, automated scheduling, and complex data processing. Honestly, this is like having a robot...
Unveiling the power of Kanban: Simplicity and Scalability
Project ManagementKanbanKanban Project ManagementScrumKPIAgileScalabilityWith many tasks ranging from immediate client requests to long-term projects, MSPs constantly need a system that simplifies their complexities and scales effortlessly as they grow. The essence of Kanban is its ability...
The Top 4 KPIs That Every MSPs Should Know
Project ManagementKanbanKanban Project ManagementScrumKPIEvery ticket, project, and client interaction shapes the story of businesses. So, let’s talk about time, not just as ticks on a clock but as the essence of being a managed service provider (MSP). Are you utilizing your...
What Is a Kanban Throughput?
Project ManagementKanbanKanban Project ManagementAgile MSPAgileThe world of MSPs is fast-paced, dynamic, and ever-evolving. As the digital landscape morphs, so must the tools and strategies that drive MSPs. The incorporation of kanban into PSA tools like AutoTask and ConnectWise...
Balancing Act: How Agile and Kanban Thinking Transform Work-Life Balance in MSPs
Project ManagementKanbanKanban Project ManagementAgile MSPAgileMaintaining a healthy work life balance in the fast-paced world of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) can often seem like a distant dream. The demands of customers, the ever-evolving technology landscape, and the urgency...
What are Kanban Columns?
Project ManagementKanbanKanban Project ManagementAgile MSPIn the dynamic world of Managed Service Providers (MSPs), efficiency and clarity in operations are paramount. While countless tools and methodologies are designed to enhance productivity, the Kanban system has emerged...
What is an Agile MSP?
Project ManagementKanbanKanban Project ManagementAgile MSPIn the world of managed service providers (MSPs), agility is the key to success. But what exactly does it mean to be an Agile MSP? In this article, we'll delve into the concept, popular frameworks, the benefits of...
The Purpose of Establishing WIP Limits
Project ManagementKanbanKanban Project ManagementScrumWIPIf you are an MSP or a project manager who always finds yourself asking the questions: When can the next client be onboarded? Can we start on a new project already? Do we have enough engineers to accept incoming service...
The Power of Kanban in Effective KPI Measurement
Project ManagementKanbanKanban Project ManagementScrumKPIAs Managed Service Providers (MSPs) navigate the dynamic landscape of IT service delivery, they often encounter challenges such as complex workflows, resource allocation, and maintaining high client satisfaction levels....
Kanban vs. Scrum Board
Project ManagementKanbanKanban Project ManagementScrumKanban boards and Scrum boards are two popular methodologies used by Agile teams to manage their work. Both methodologies are designed to improve team collaboration, increase efficiency, and enhance project...
What are Kanban Swimlanes?
Project ManagementKanbanKanban Project ManagementKanban is a popular project management methodology that emphasizes continuous delivery and improvement. One of the key components of Kanban is visualizing workflow, and swimlanes are a powerful tool for achieving this...