teamwork
Video games can help your team work smarter (no, seriously)
Attention, managers: by the end of this article, we’ll have you slaying dragons with your direct reports in the name of team harmony.
Managers, your employees are struggling – here’s how to keep them happy
New research shows people value flexibility and belonging more than ever.
A project management team’s guide to successful project governance
You’re a crew member on a ship. Your ship’s captain has reviewed all of the necessary nautical maps, charted out where you’re headed, and decided on the route you’ll take to get there. The captain ensures that you stay on course, making high-level decisions as they arise, and monitoring for oversight, like hidden reefs. If a storm blocks your way forward—all hands on deck!—the captain must find safe passage from the storm, before steering the ship back in the right direction. The same can be said of effective project governance.
Discover your most productive hours with the biological prime time method
There are those periods of time when you’re hyper-focused. You crank through items on your to-do list with seeming ease. Distractions are no match for you. You’re an unstoppable productivity powerhouse.
The agile guide to winning at team development
The forming-storming-norming-performing cycle repeats more often than you might think. Here’s how to navigate each stage with grit and grace.
How to progress in your career and advance beyond an entry level position
When you’re just getting started in your career—or switching from one career to the other—generally, you kick things off in an entry level position. Entry level positions are a great fit for early stage professionals—they can give you key insights into your company, your industry, and what you ultimately want out of your career.
I discovered the benefits of volunteering and restored my faith in humanity
How giving back changed my life (and could change your team).
Why you need an emotional-support network at work
Work friends are great, but they’re not always enough. Here’s our prescription for getting targeted peer support.
4 mindsets your team needs for a successful digital transformation
Navigating massive change is a mental game – here’s how to get in shape.
How trees and forests can teach us valuable lessons in teamwork
4,850 years old, the age of the oldest living tree. This is significantly older than the oldest human, all modern organizations, and more than double the Pandya Dynasty (generally considered the longest lasting human empire).
The future of work is asynchronous—and these companies are leading the way
Imagine you’re a typical worker in 1914, the tail end of the Industrial Revolution that standardized the 9-to-5 we know today. You work at a car factory on an assembly line (which Henry Ford introduced just a year prior). As the car moves along the conveyor belt, your one and only job is to attach the wheels and await the next car.
4 ways to manage your energy and have a balanced, productive workday
If you were a marathon runner, you would train by starting small. You would set goals for yourself, but know your limits and never push beyond them in case of injury or burnout. You would know when to slow down, rest, and recover, and when to pick up speed. You would run in intervals based on the peaks and dips of your energy. You would listen to your mind, body, and spirit. If your energy faltered, you would back off and slow to a walk or stop completely to stretch, take breaks, and refuel. You would know how to manage your energy efficiently.
7 ways to make human connections when your work is virtual
Work friends not only make you happier, they make you better at your job.
Could a shorter workweek be in your future?
The idea is gaining momentum across the globe. See how it might affect you.
Why your team should invest time in workflow documentation
If someone on your team took an extended leave of absence, would you be able to replicate their processes and achieve the same results while they’re gone?