Innovation
Why black metal is great music for programming (but doom metal isn’t)
Power chords vs. blast beats… vocals vs. vokills. We teamed up with Pandora and Stack Overflow to bring you a metalhead’s guide to coding music.
In a creative drought? 3 ways to get your ideas flowing
We’ve all been there. Staring at a whiteboard, trying to pick a strategy out of thin air. Struggling to think of a name for your trivia team. Watching that blinking cursor dance atop a fresh document, waiting for your input. Just waiting…Drawing a blank is all too common when you’re tasked with coming up with something new. Whether it’s in art, business, or life—creativity on tap (like that fresh beer at your local brewery) isn’t something you’re guaranteed to always have.This problem is something you can prepare for, though. We’ve all got a wellspring of ideas inside us—you just have to know where to find it.
How to stop thinking about work (even when the workday is over)
You’re finished with work for the day. You shut down your computer, grab the used coffee cups from your desk, and head home. You’re done. But are you…really?
Delivering the best cloud experience for all teams
Anu Bharadwaj, Atlassian’s Head of Cloud Product, shares some highlights from this year’s Atlassian Summit about the investments we’re making in building powerful and reliable cloud products.
Are these defense mechanisms preventing you from being productive?
Allow me to kick things off with a (perhaps embarrassing?) confession: The very thought of writing this piece seemed really intimidating to me.
How checklists train your brain to be more productive and goal-oriented
Is there anything more satisfying than completing a long checklist of to-do tasks? The simple act of crossing off items on your to-do list is a blissful feeling.
The simplest prioritization tip money can buy
You can bet your bottom dollar on this quirky, clever technique.
6 easy ways to empower your workday with mindfulness
Mindfulness is a centuries-old practice that teaches you, over time, how to be fully present and aware of what you’re doing. But, you don’t always have the luxury of time to hone your mindfulness skills before you actually need to put them into practice.
Here’s proof that office layout doesn’t affect productivity
There has long been a heated debate as to which type of workplace layout is the best for productivity: Cubicles? Open office? Anywhere in the world?
How to stay productive with an irregular (even unpredictable) schedule
There’s a lot of content out there about productivity.
Is productivity dead?
More than 100 years after the industrial revolution, we’re still treating everyone like factory workers. A change is long overdue.
Why self-care is the secret to becoming a productivity powerhouse
When it comes to productivity, most people think the key to getting ahead is doing more. More work, more clients, more time… just more. And when you’re stuck in this mindset of “more, more, more,” it can feel impossible to step away and find time for yourself.
How to add meaning to your productivity (Bonus: it takes no time)
All the productivity apps and tips in the world are meaningless without these practices.
From value-add to strategic partner: Technical Account Managers
When the National Bank of Canada set off on a cultural and digital transformation, the most important objective was putting people first, both their clients and employees. They needed better transparency and collaboration across teams, and knew that consolidating and standardizing their applications would help them achieve this. All the while, a single instance of […]
