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How to successfully implement a remote working culture

How to successfully implement a remote working culture

Not every organization that potentially was able to, was already set up for remote work when Covid hit. It might have been for security reasons, not being in line with the working culture or for other…
5 Tips for remote work and home office

5 Tips for remote work and home office

Ever since the outbreak of the corona virus (COVID-19), we are increasingly called upon to take protective measures and avoid social contacts. In waves, events are getting cancelled, trips postponed, companies…
Set and achieve your goals with open source software for OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)

Set and achieve your goals with open source software for OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)

OpenProject as a secure web-based project management software supports many different use cases. At the beginning of the year, in OpenProject it is very convenient to follow the OKR process, set your strategic…
Static vs. dynamic websites: why we migrated from WordPress to a static website

Static vs. dynamic websites: why we migrated from WordPress to a static website

Recently, we migrated our website from WordPress to a new static website. WordPress is one of the most widely used free Content Management Systems (CMS). With this homepage builder, you can easily build…
Preparing for on-premises software installation

Preparing for on-premises software installation

If you decided to host your project management or any other software on-premises, you should be prepared as it is not as easy as going with a hosted version where you would usually just need internet access…
Why to self-host your software? Should you go for on-premises or cloud?

Why to self-host your software? Should you go for on-premises or cloud?

Some software providers give you the option to choose between a self-hosted (on-premises) and a cloud version. As usual, there are advantages and disadvantages to both solutions. But do not let the word…
The open source community

The open source community

A unique part of an open source software like OpenProject is the open source community. It is a global community of users, developers, advocates and anyone else interested and engaged in the software…
Our 5 core values that shape our company culture

Our 5 core values that shape our company culture

Evolving from a start-up, growing our team quickly, we realized that it was time to put into words what makes working at OpenProject so unique. What differentiates OpenProject from other organizations…
How to manage your project deadlines?

How to manage your project deadlines?

The work environment has become more and more complex over the last decades: rapid market changes and the need to respond fast, unpredictability, a demand for fast product developments, bigger project…
Time management in project management

Time management in project management

The success of your project is always a function of time, quality and costs. How long do you take to finish the project, how good is the solution you come up with and how much resources did you use - these…
Unlock the power of sharing information

Unlock the power of sharing information

How and what information is shared amongst your project team members determines how successful the decisions are that the team make. In order for your project team to make the best decisions, you need…