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New research: How to make quality decisions quickly

Stop deciding by committee and make the call.

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How Atlassian teams saved 5,000 hours of meeting time in two weeks

Atlassians have been using Loom since 2016 – well before our companies joined forces in 2023. But as a 15,000-plus person company, there’s always room to build new teamwork habits and reduce unnecessary meetings. In fact, our research found that 78% of Fortune 500 knowledge workers surveyed say it’s challenging to complete all of their work and attend all of their […]

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New research: better meetings start with a page

How to facilitate meetings that are worth everyone’s time and help you accomplish your goals.

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Meeting overload is real – here’s what to do about it

How to de-clutter your calendar and regain control of your workday

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The pros and cons of right-to-disconnect legislation

The benefits to employee wellbeing are obvious – but the well-intentioned laws could backfire. Here’s what leaders need to know.

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Why learning styles don’t work – and proven ways to learn more effectively

The long-held popular theory that learning styles help us consume and retain information isn’t backed by evidence. Here’s what modern education experts recommend instead to help adult learners succeed.

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How we’ve built successful DEI partnerships at Atlassian

Our investment in these organizations creates a more diverse talent pool, not just for Atlassian, but for the entire industry.

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New research: Boost team connection (without scheduling another meeting)

Managers are stretched thin these days, especially those leading in a distributed environment for the first time. As a result, team members can struggle to connect with and get direction from their manager. For example, a 2023 Gallup survey shows that US employees feel left out of the loop by their managers, and only a third say […]

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7 sneaky ways friction is making your work life harder

Huggy Rao, co-author of The Friction Project, on the practices and processes that may be holding you back.

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7 icebreaker games to help your team build authentic connections

These deceptively simple exercises can build the framework for psychological safety.

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What does psychological safety mean, anyway?

It’s more than a buzzword — it’s the secret to healthy, high-performing teams.

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The importance of teamwork (as proven by science)

Healthy teams enjoy benefits that go far beyond the company’s bottom line.

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How to build critical thinking skills for better decision-making

It’s simple in theory, but tougher in practice – here are five tips to get you started.

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Secondments: the most powerful job training you’ve never heard of

All the benefits of continuing education, without the hassle of night school.

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4 communication styles and how to navigate them in the workplace

Find out which team members are dominant, influencers, conscientious, or steady.