teamwork
Emotional at work? Science says you’ll be more productive
What does it take to build a dream team that will skyrocket a company and its members to success? Experts are looking to one strategy in particular for taking team productivity from good to great: Emotional intelligence, or EQ, a skill that is an increasingly important part of individual and now, group professional development.
The me in team: personal productivity tips to boost your team game
You’ve heard a coach say: There ain’t no “I” in team! And that’s true enough. But, there is a “me.” (You take the m from the end and the e from the second position… oh, never mind.) At Atlassian, we believe good teams are made up of individuals with distinct strengths that collectively drive teamwork […]
5 team building exercises for setting goals you’ll stick to
Imagine your company as a rowing team all rowing in different directions. Not only would you certainly lose the race, you’d likely capsize. Or, imagine two of your team members refusing to row because they have no direction: aimless and making the other team members frustrated. A team rowing together towards a shared end goal, on the other hand, is far more likely to win.
When I grow up, I want to be… a development lead?
It’s not quite what I had in mind when growing up, but right now my role title tells me I am a team lead. In the course of my time in this role, I’ve learned that being a team lead is something my fellow developers are interested in doing someday, so I want to share about my experience. This is what I’ve learned in discovering what it means to be a team lead.
You are (as productive as) what you eat: how to make it through the workday
This morning, you woke up well-rested and ready to seize the day. You’re whistling on the way to work, already envisioning conquering that pesky project, saying something witty to the boss in the elevator and rocking the afternoon presentation. You forgot to pack lunch or snacks, but who cares? You’ll continue to slay the day by grabbing lunch with your new coworker.
How the ‘silo effect’ is hurting cross team collaboration
The phrase “silo effect” might sound a little eerie at first, like a reference to a creepy sci-fi movie that takes place on a farm. But what is it, really?
How to give your team meetings a status update
It’s 3 PM. The caffeine is kicking in from your afternoon coffee, but you can’t shake the feeling of dread as you drag yourself into your team’s weekly meeting. You know it’s going to carry on forever while simultaneously accomplishing nothing. You wonder, “Does it have to be this way?”
What is social loafing? (and how to rid it from your team)
Be honest: there have been times when you noticed the printer was broken, audibly sighed, pressed a few buttons, then slowly walked away—effectively washing your hands of that pesky problem. It’s okay, we’ve all done it. No one likes making the effort to fix the printer.
All hands on deck: how Trello runs town halls
At Trello we have Town Hall meetings where everyone at the company is in attendance. They are an open forum for anyone to ask questions, discuss what’s on their mind, or share what the team is up to. No matter their role, everyone is on the same level during these meetings.
Inside Atlassian: building a culture of innovation
Fostering a culture of innovation isn’t about providing ping-pong and free beer. It’s about your values and how you live them. Here’s a look at how we build a culture of innovation and how your company can, too.
5 easy steps to help your agile team run better sprint retrospectives
The agile development process is a fast-paced, iterative work environment that involves short sprint cycles and frequent deliverables. But does it actually work?
The Future of Communication…
Atlassian’s biggest product release ever is just days away. After more than a year of development, and many more years of listening to your feedback, Confluence 4.0 will deliver the fastest, richest, most intuitive content collaboration experience, ever. Confluence 4.0 takes team collaboration to a whole new level with greatly enhanced social features. It’s never been […]