teamwork
4 common workplace conflicts (and how to deal)
In an ideal world, your team would work harmoniously. They’d celebrate each other’s wins, support each other’s growth, and enjoy spending time together (whether in-person or virtually) off the clock.
Don’t want to return to the office? Here’s what to do
A step-by-step plan to help you frame your request, counter objections, and negotiate for what you really want.
Signs of a toxic work culture—and how to correct them
If you look at teams that are happy, engaged, and doing their best work, they typically have one thing in common—they work in a healthy and supportive work environment.
What introverts want extroverts to know about workplace collaboration
We all know the stereotypes about introverts and extroverts. While wildly exaggerated, introverts are often viewed as shy, timid bookworms who avoid parties like the plague, while extroverts are seen as outgoing social butterflies who dominate conversations and never seem to slow down.
How to leverage the 7 types of rest to be your happiest, most productive self
When you hear the term “get some rest,” what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Chances are, it has something to do with sleep.
Saving time to save lives: this Best-in-Class Team Award winner is always racing the clock
How NYU Perlmutter Cancer Center and Essex Management streamlined clinical trials.
Here’s how our Team of the Year is supporting sub-Saharan farmers through the pandemic
One Acre Fund had to go digital – fast – or risk disrupting the food-supply chain in 8 countries.
6 things to look for when choosing an online collaboration tool
Your team manages to get work across the finish line—but you’ll admit that the process feels more like a frantic sprint than a well-practiced relay race.
How ‘kudos’ can transform team meetings, culture, morale, and relationships
You’ve spent months working on a project. You’ve dedicated countless hours on collecting data and organizing it into a swoon-worthy presentation complete with easy-to-digest handouts. You nail your presentation during a team meeting and in return, they give you a few sleepy claps and mutter ‘thank you’ as they rush off.
Productivity styles and why they matter for you and your team
You could call me a productivity junkie. I’ve read countless books on the topic, hired a business coach to revamp my systems—I even write about productivity for a living. But like every junkie, many of the things I’ve tried have left me feeling burned out.
A conversation on the future of work with the CEOs of Slack and Zoom
Company leaders discuss lessons learned during Covid, new perspectives on work, and their most embarrassing virtual-meeting moments.
How to get past “shiny object syndrome” and build what your customers really want
Borrow this innovation-sprint strategy from British software company Bright to get new products onto your roadmap.
54 inspirational quotes that will give you an edge
Our connoisseur of quotes gives you his best collection about motivation, strategy, and leadership.
5 ways to successfully ditch the digital distractions
Picture this: Your to-do list rolling its imaginary eyes as you scroll through social media, refreshing Instagram one more time just in case someone updated their story in the last two seconds.
How to give your manager feedback without sounding like a jerk
Giving your boss feedback is an intimidating prospect, especially if what you want to share isn’t exactly glowing praise. After all, no one worries about sounding like a jerk when they’re telling their boss how great they are!