Skip to content
Backlog Maze

Why You Should Always Prepare for a Meeting

06/16/2025 by backlogmazer
drawing of a meeting presentation

Learning how to properly prepare for a meeting can make or break your professional reputation. I found this out the hard way during a client presentation that went completely off track. Key Topics When Winging It Goes Wrong I’ll never forget the day I walked into what I thought would be a straightforward client meeting. … Read more

Categories PM Lessons Learned Tags meetings

Understanding the Agile Manifesto: Origins, Values, and Principles

06/09/2025 by backlogmazer
agile manifesto

Born in software development, the Agile Manifesto now guides project management across industries with its values of flexibility, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Categories Agile Tags agile, agile manifesto, kent beck, martin fowler, robert c. martin

What Is a Project Charter? Key Components and How to Create One

06/04/2025 by backlogmazer
project charter

A project charter is the cornerstone document that kicks off any successful project, defining its purpose, scope, and objectives while giving teams the green light to move forward.

Categories PM Basics Tags asana, google docs, jira, microsoft 365, microsoft planner, notion, project charter, risk management, scope creep, smart goals

How to Use a Power Grid for Stakeholder Analysis

06/04/202506/03/2025 by backlogmazer
power grid stakeholder analysis

The stakeholder power grid helps project managers figure out which stakeholders need the most attention.

Categories PM Basics Tags chart, power grid, stakeholder analysis

Scope Creep in Project Management: What It Is and How to Control It

06/04/202506/02/2025 by backlogmazer
scope creep

Scope creep is one of the biggest challenges project managers face, sneaking up on projects and throwing off budgets, timelines, and team morale when you least expect it.

Categories PM Basics Tags scope creep

RACI Chart Made Simple: Who Does What and Who’s in Charge

06/04/202505/28/2025 by backlogmazer
RACI chart

A RACI chart defines who’s Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, and Informed for each task, clarifying roles and improving project teamwork.

Categories PM Basics Tags RACI chart Leave a comment

About Backlog Maze

  • Home
  • About Backlog Maze
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
Backlog Maze © 2025 by Alejandro De Luca is licensed under CC BY-NC 4.0
© 2025 Backlog Maze • Built with GeneratePress