Jelena Samolovac

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...

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.

Project Status Report: How to Write It, Example and Template

Steps for creating a project status report for your stakeholders • Define the audience • Create a template • Collect data • Summarize results

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What Is Scrumban?

Scrumban is a hybrid framework that involves applying Kanban principles in a Scrum context for more flexible and efficient project management.

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Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) in Project Management

The work breakdown structure is a document that project managers create when planning an upcoming project. From organizing small events to building skyscrapers, the purpose of the work breakdown structure is to help split projects into tasks that are much easier to manage so that the team can achieve project success. If you’re looking for […]

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What Is a Project Management Plan? (+ Free Templates)

Everything you need to know about project management plans + templates.

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What Is Agile Project Management?

Agile project management is an iterative way of working that seeks to provide value to users through frequent releases based on their feedback.

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Project Management Certifications

Your one-stop-guide to the best project management certifications that will boost your career to new heights and land you your dream job in PM.

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What Is Scope Creep and How Do You Prevent It?

Scope creep happens when additional requirements and deliverables are added to the original scope without changing the project’s deadlines and budget.

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Develop the Project Scope in 6 Steps (+ Free Template)

Project scope is used in project management to clearly determine goals and limitations, preventing project failure. Discover how to define it in 6 steps.

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Project Manager Roles and Responsibilities: Everything You Need to Know

A project manager handles all project phases from beginning to end. Find out what a project manager does on a daily basis and how to become one.

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