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AI Collaboration Report: “Using” AI is not enough – here’s what your organization is missing
Stop “using” AI. Start collaborating with it. Our latest research from Atlassian’s Teamwork Lab shows that when it comes to getting the most out of working with AI, mindset matters far more than adoption – and is key to maturity. Our data reveals two primary groups of people who engage with AI at work: one […]
Trouble making time for work that matters? Try the $10 Game
This simple game shifts your team’s focus from busy work to breakthrough work.
New research: Write more clearly and become a super communicator
How many times have you read an email or project brief and thought, “Wait, what did that say?” or worse, stopped reading partway through and moved on to the next task? Ineffective written communication is all too common across teams and organizations, and its impact is substantial. More than a third of the workforce loses […]
Atlassian’s distributed work glossary
A comprehensive list of common terms we use to talk about modern teams and they ways they work.
Getting started with generative AI
To get the most out of the powerful technology, start with an open mindset.
New Research: Try this ritual to spark joy at work
Finally, a research-backed approach to being silly with your teammates.
New research: How to make quality decisions quickly
Stop deciding by committee and make the call.
How Atlassian Teams Saved 5,000 Hours of Meeting Time in Two Weeks
The challenge was simple: replace one meeting with a Loom video by the end of the month. Our goal was to nudge Atlassians to rethink the default ways they collaborate, especially in a distributed work environment where teams work across multiple time zones.
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 […]
New research: better meetings start with a page
How to facilitate meetings that are worth everyone’s time and help you accomplish your goals.
Meeting overload is real – here’s what to do about it
How to de-clutter your calendar and regain control of your workday
New research: Boost team connection (without scheduling another meeting)
How managers can use Loom to boost connection, recognition, and goal clarity within their teams.
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 […]
Office attendance doesn’t drive team connection. So what does?
Most teams no longer sit shoulder-to-shoulder, even if individual members go into their closest office every day. When teams are not co-located, you need to be much more intentional about bringing them together. At Atlassian, we aim to have teams meet in-person at one of our offices a few times per year, and we prioritize […]
Lessons learned: 1,000 days of distributed at Atlassian
Atlassians choose where they work, every single day. Download our free report to see what we’ve learned as a result.