Teamwork
How to write an effective project plan in 6 simple steps
If you’re a Type A personality, project planning might sound like music to your ears. Setting deadlines, organizing tasks, and creating order out of chaos — what’s not to love?
5 ways to make hybrid workspaces better
Let’s put those hard-won pandemic lessons to good use.
Maker vs. manager: how to schedule for your productivity style
A schedule isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. A well-planned schedule could maximize productivity for one but become a source of stress for another. The fact is, a schedule is best laid out depending on your role and its demands. Different roles have different priorities and in some projects, you’re faced with a combination of roles — one that morphs from individual contributor one day to manager the next day (or Superman by night). It’s essential to identify your role and customize your schedule accordingly.
Beyond the buzzwords: Why interpersonal skills matter at work
They’re so much more than resume fluff. Let’s give these “soft” skills the credit they deserve.
Your resume gap doesn’t have to be a setback
Employers stand to benefit from tapping this historically overlooked talent pool.
There’s got to be a better way: your guide to process improvement
It’s been two years since remote work took over corporate America, and what did we learn? A lot of us can do our jobs from home at least a few days per week.
Yes, it’s possible to be too good at your job
Performing well at work is supposed to earn you recognition and opportunity for growth. But in some cases, overachieving can actually hurt your career.
Well-executed distributed work makes for happier, more productive teams
New research shows return-to-office mandates are not only unpopular among workers, but also ineffective.
New data on flexible work holds good news for great teams
Here’s how to make sure your team benefits from flexibility.
“Teamwork makes the dream work”: an origin story
Ever heard this quote? Yeah, us too. But don’t roll your eyes just yet – the book it’s from captures the proven power of collaboration inside and outside of work.
Too many meetings? Expert advice on the right meeting cadence for every kind of meeting
Ever feel like meetings are killing your productivity? According to research from Atlassian, nearly half of workers say they’re overwhelmed by the number of meetings they’re expected to attend.
How to improve your collaboration skills
Collaboration in the workplace is inescapable, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. Here are four research-backed tips to hone the skill.
The remote employee experience: A guide to a thriving workforce
Water-cooler chats, casual Fridays, and whiteboard brainstorming sessions. Do these sound like relics of a bygone era? How we experience work has radically changed. For many, the days of in-person meetings and cubicle chit-chat are a distant memory—but employee experience is no less important for remote teams. So, how do employers create positive experiences for […]
How async practices can lead to better decision making
It all starts with a ping in chat. The boss drops a video meeting link into the team channel for a “quick convo” about annual planning, which is neither quick nor just a convo. You scramble to pull together some data and slides, because you realize your colleague who was doing some opportunity research is out today. “Nevermind,” the boss says, “let’s just get aligned with whoever is available.”
“Impossible alone, possible together”: Van Jones on the universal truths of teamwork
“If you want to do something monumental, you’re gonna have to work with people who look very different than you. Think differently. Pray differently. Love differently. Or you have no shot.”