Moira West
Moira West is a former journalist and educator who has spent the last nine years writing about technology, data management, and more. She is excited to now bring her expertise to Visor. When she's not working, she spends time with her family, paints, bakes, and writes more -- just for fun.
Jul 25, 2024
5 Free Agile Product Roadmap Templates Your Team Can Use Today
Roadmap templates are a great tool in your planning arsenal. Templates save you time, and having a variety helps you think tactically for different scenarios.
Jul 15, 2024
4 Risk Assessment Matrix Templates with Examples
Risk assessment matrices help you plan and strategize before you deploy your projects, especially in compliance-related fields.
Jul 11, 2024
How to Run a Successful Tag up Meeting
So you’ve been asked to run a tag up meeting. No problem! Here’s what to do to make it meaningful.
Jun 20, 2024
Deep Understanding for Epics vs Features vs Stories
Epics, Features, and Stories are task types for agile project management, but are you understanding and using them to their full extent?
Jun 13, 2024
Project Success: The Art of Delegation in Project Management
Delegation is a key skill, yet many PMs skip it. This post will show you how to delegate effectively so you can take back your time.
Jun 3, 2024
Agile Board Swimlanes: What They Are and How to Use Them
Swimlanes add clarity to your Kanban board, making it easier to see what’s going on in projects and how your team is doing. Here's how to...
May 16, 2024
How to Help Your Team with Burnout as a Project Manager
Burnout reduces productivity and may mean losing valuable team members to turnover. Here's changes you can make to reduce the stress and burnout.
Apr 29, 2024
Confluence Gantt Chart: Your How To Guide
In this post, we go over various ways you can add a Gantt chart to Confluence -- even showing you a free solution that stays in...
Apr 25, 2024
16 Project Management Influencers You Should be Following in 2024
Whether you're delving into Agile methodologies, navigating leadership challenges, or seeking career advice, these PM influencers offer invaluable wisdom and guidance.
Apr 18, 2024
How To Start Using AI for Project Management Today
There are a growing number of ways to start using AI in project management. Here are some ways to get on the cutting-edge.
Apr 11, 2024
How to Use Agile Gantt Charts in Project Management
Gantt charts are a beloved cornerstone of Agile methodologies. This is your ultimate guide to understanding them and using them effectively.
Apr 4, 2024
Your Complete Guide to Gantt Chart Milestones
In the world of project management, where timelines are tight and tasks are plentiful, it takes careful planning to achieve your goals. A Gantt chart, a...
Feb 18, 2024
Founder & CEO Michael Yaroshefsky Discusses Visor’s Journey
The final installment of On the Roadmap is here. Rae concludes this podcast with CEO and founder of Visor, Michael Yaroshefsky.
Feb 15, 2024
17 Smartsheet Alternatives and Competitors (+ Pricing)
If Smartsheet isn’t meeting your needs, there are plenty of alternatives. We’ve put together a list of apps you can use instead.
Feb 7, 2024
Serial Tech Entrepreneur Chris Cooke Talks About Leadership & Empathy
Rae chats with serial tech entrepreneur Chris Cooke about empathy as a leader and the mindset Chris cultivated while creating two Atlassian Platinum vendors.
Feb 2, 2024
11 Zapier Alternatives and Competitors in 2024
Automations and integrations can power your workflow. Here we go through some of the best alternatives to Zapier.
Jan 25, 2024
Atlassian Senior Product Manager Katie Silver Discusses Her Career Journey
In this episode of Visor’s podcast, “On the Roadmap,” host Rae Foote chats with Katie Silver, a Senior Product Manager at Atlassian about how to avoid...
Jan 23, 2024
Top 11 Google Sheets Alternatives to Try in 2024
Spreadsheets are a business essential for keeping your data organized. And the current King of the Spreadsheet is Google Sheets. That being said, there are reasons...
Jan 12, 2024
Jira Github Integration: How-to Guide and Best Practices
Find out how you can integrate GitHub with Jira so that you can match your GitHub code with projects in Jira.
Jan 10, 2024
Zendesk Jira Integration: Guide for Beginners
When Zendesk and Jira combine forces, customers win. Here, we go over how to setup a Zendesk Jira integration, along with limitations you should be aware...
Jan 5, 2024
Hernán Halabi Discusses How Tech Can Foster Work-Life Balance
In the latest installment of Visor’s podcast, “On the Roadmap”, host Rae Foote chats with IT expert and fellow Atlassian Creator, Hernán Halabi.
Jan 4, 2024
Smartsheet Jira Connector: Integration Setup & Pricing Info
Smartsheet’s Jira Connector can be costly. Here, we go over pricing for this add-on, how to set it up, and alternatives.
Dec 28, 2023
Brittany Joiner Shares Productivity Tips for the Neurodivergent
In the latest installment of Visor's podcast, "On the Roadmap," host Rae Foote chats with fellow Atlassian Creator and self-proclaimed productivity nerd, Brittany Joiner.
Dec 27, 2023
Jira Airtable Integration: How to Guide & Alternatives
A Jira Airtable integration makes collaboration easier for teams using these different apps. Discover how to connect Jira & Airtable in this actionable article.