teamwork
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.”
Hear us out! Active listening is worth the effort
You may only need your ears to hear, but you need your whole brain to listen.
5-minute team building activities for virtual and hybrid squads
Bringing your team together to connect with each other doesn’t just feel good – it’s good for business.
In defense of meetings
Understanding the problems, needs, and goals of our teammates is a critical job function for most knowledge workers.
9 interview questions successful remote workers will ace
We’re living in an increasingly remote world of work. Here’s how to find your candidate in an evolving field of job-seekers.
Your pain-free guide to 360-degree feedback
There’s no “single source of truth” for how you’re perceived in the workplace. 360-degree feedback might be the next best thing.
The art of sparring and how to use it for team feedback
Feedback and revision are crucial for producing high-quality work, , but the process of collecting it can be fraught with frustration. Relentless revisions. Endless ideas. Conflicting opinions.
Empathy is the antidote: conflict resolution at work
Not all conflict is bad – here are the habits you should harness to avoid the problematic kind.
10 ways to boost your productivity at work
Use these powerful strategies to get more done (while stressing less).