Tarryn Menzies, PMP, AgilePM 
How-to guides, training documentation, and user tutorials are critical for business success and upskilling, yet they’re often neglected. If you’re the one responsible for creating them, you already know how quickly they can eat up time. I’ve been in that position more times than I can count, debating whether it’s faster to just show someone … Read more
Internal processes and documentation tend to be one of those areas people avoid, and this is often because it’s a cumbersome and time-consuming process. Unless you’re like me and you love processes and creating knowledge base articles, this is likely a task that gets missed unless it becomes critical. The reasons for this are varied; … Read more
Choosing the right HR tool for your business can be overwhelming, and I’ve found that the more choices, the more confusing it can be to know which software is right.BambooHR and Homebase are two of the more popular tools I’ve come back to repeatedly because they’re both great in their own right, but for different … Read more
Staying on top of schedules is one of the most critical parts of running a successful cleaning business, and with the range of tools available make this so much easier than it used to be! I manage schedules and task planning extensively, although not specifically in the cleaning industry; I know how double bookings, missed … Read more
Employee enablement is becoming a higher priority for more organizations, and for good reason. A high-performing culture is built on high-performing individuals, who feel supported to grow and learn, and employee enablement is a pivotal part of this process. I’ve been at multiple companies where, although there’s a great culture and shared learning, it’s still … Read more
Documentation is one of those things everyone knows is important, but few do well. I’ve spent years helping teams in operations, software, and product workflows get their processes documented efficiently, and I’ve learned that the tools you choose can make or break it. The right approach saves hours of repetitive explanations, prevents errors, and keeps … Read more
When it comes to building out a useful tech stack I can rely on, I look for diverse tools that will cover a range of needs. Software that is built for asynchronous communication, training, and knowledge sharing is becoming increasingly important and relevant, and I am here for it! I opt for tech that makes … Read more
Upskilling and employee training can be an overwhelming task for many organizations, and I’ve been there. It takes a significant level of effort and considerable time to draft training materials that are useful and engaging, and this can sometimes take an entire department to get right. With the launch of artificial intelligence, creating training material … Read more
Product demos are an integral part of the sales cycle for businesses that want to showcase their product in a professional and consistent way. With a wide variety of products on the market, customers have a wealth of options to choose from. Businesses need to diversify the ways they showcase their services, software, or products. … Read more
Switching out software platforms is never an easy task, but sometimes it’s a vital part of staying ahead of the curve and ensuring businesses are making smart decisions about the tools they’re using. As someone who reviews and analyzes processes and platforms on a regular basis, knowing what to look for is essential when switching … Read more
Choosing payroll providers can be an overwhelming task, one that’s made even trickier once your pay structures become more complex. With changing legislation and multi-employee businesses, this can be a particularly burdensome process to manage and can leave employers at risk. A sound payroll system can help manage these pain points by reducing errors and … Read more
With so many options out there for roadmap tools, it can be hard to decide which is best for you. Roadmunk is one of the most well-known platforms, but it has also undergone quite a change in the last few years. Roadmunk was acquired by Tempo Software in 2021 and is now known as “Strategic … Read more
Pricing increases are an inevitability. In order to maintain product or service innovation and quality, pricing adjustments will need to take place. Although this can be daunting to initiate, especially if you’ve not had to increase pricing before, there are best practices you can follow to make this a less uncomfortable process for customers or … Read more
Have you ever received notice that your favourite feature or a product you love using is suddenly going to cease to exist? I have, and I know how frustrating it can be; however, as someone who has worked in the tech industry for over a decade, I can also understand the need to deprecate products … Read more
As someone who lives for automation to simplify processes and administrative tasks, I like to lean into tools that make my life and work easier. Using tech to extract text from images is a perfect example. It’s one of those functionalities you could live without… until you start using it and realize how valuable it … Read more
As someone who deals with extensive documentation and text-heavy data, I’m always on the lookout for any tools that can make my admin-intensive tasks easier. That’s how I came across DocuPipe, a software that transforms documents like PDFs into usable data that can be searched and analyzed. It uses OCR to read complex formats like … Read more