Before you buy another complex project management tool, consider why so many teams still plan projects in Excel. It comes down to three things: control, cost, and customisation. You can build exactly what your team needs without getting locked into monthly subscription fees. This is a huge benefit for smaller teams where off-the-shelf software often feels bloated and complicated.

If you need a fast way to run Windows on a Mac, you have several options that suit different chips and tasks.

• Boot Camp on Intel Macs taps directly into hardware for maximum speed.
• Parallels Desktop (https://www.parallels.com) spins up Windows alongside macOS in minutes on both Intel and M-series.
• VMware Fusion (https://www.vmware.com) mirrors corporate environments for development and testing.
• Wine (https://www.winehq.org) lets you run many Windows apps without installing the full OS.
• Cloud Desktops stream Windows over the internet, cutting local maintenance.

You can build a Gantt chart right inside Google Sheets. It’s a free, flexible, and collaborative way to visualise your project timeline without paying for dedicated software. Many teams prefer it for the accessibility and control it offers.

What is "Deep Work"? Cal Newport's book defines it as: professional activity performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that pushes your cognitive capabilities to their limit. It's the kind of work that creates real value and sharpens your skills—the stuff someone else can't easily replicate.

The strategic alignment model is a framework for connecting an organisation's technology with its business goals. The idea is simple: if your IT department builds things that don't support business objectives, you are wasting money and effort.

This model makes sure that technology isn't just an isolated function but a fully integrated part of the business strategy.