Jelena Samolovac - Project management author and researcher at Plaky | Editor

Jelena is an experienced researcher and web content marketeer at Plaky. She is responsible for breaking down complex project management topics and presenting them in a simple and digestible manner.

With a BA and MA in English language and literature, Jelena’s biggest passion was always writing. Her career began in 2017 while she was still an undergraduate. She wrote dozens of articles and blog posts on a variety of topics, including productivity, organization, and management, until she joined our team in 2021 and made project management her primary focus.

By nature, Jelena is inquisitive and thirsty for knowledge. She is especially interested in expanding and honing her understanding of project management and the means of improving project success and is currently on her way to obtaining her first project management certificate. In her spare time, she loves reading fantasy novels and manga, and one of her biggest personal goals is to learn to draw well.

In an effort to maintain her mental health and happiness, she refrains from using social media unless necessary and wholeheartedly supports remote work.

Gantt Chart in Project Management: What Is It and How to Use It

A Gantt chart in project management is a tool used for organizing, monitoring, and visualizing the project schedule.

How to (Painlessly) Scale a Business: A 3-Step Success Guide

A fast-growing business can easily crumble under pressure without a scalable infrastructure to support it. Luckily, there’s a painless solution to your problem.

14 Project Management Challenges (+ How to Overcome Them)

14 challenges in project management: 1. Poor project estimates 2. Lack of appropriate project management software 3. Juggling too many projects at once

Virtual Project Management: Benefits, Challenges & Tips

Virtual project management is the process of managing projects through a remote project management team.

Missed Deadlines: How to Get Your Project Back on Track

Learn why project deadlines get missed and how to prevent it + 7 tips on how to get a project back on track after a missed deadline derails it.

How to Gain More Experience in Project Management

You can gain project management experience without a “project manager” title. Let’s take a look at the steps you need to take.

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