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Dave Schafer

Article in Productivity
What is toxic productivity? 5 tips to overcome it

Productivity is great. Prioritizing it above your health and relationships isn’t. Learn how to get sh*t done without burning out.

Article in Project Management
A glossary of 26 agile terms to boost your project management game

The Agile methodology for project management is a powerful and highly effective framework. Teams implementing Agile methods like Scrum can see as much as a 250% increase in performance across certain metrics—that’s a number that should be taken seriously. However, the world of Agile is also full of jargon, and Agile terms can be confusing for those new to the methods. 

Article in Productivity
What is a personal user manual? How can it help teams collaborate?

According to Gallup, just seven percent of employees strongly agree that communication at work is accurate, timely, and open. And the continuing transition to remote and hybrid work has only made this more apparent. Personal user manuals offer a unique solution to foster transparency and improve team communication and collaboration across the board. 

Article in Trello
How to use Trello for sales: features, templates, and power-ups for successful teams

Whether your brand makes custom tie-dyes or you’re a leading project management platform, you need your sales team operating smoothly and efficiently. Trello for sales teams is flexible, accessible, and affordable. And while you can craft the perfect workflow that uniquely works for your team, you can also get started quickly with a best practice workflow in just a few clicks.

Article in Distributed Work
How to solve fragmented remote work communication

Remote work has a lot going for it. It affords employees greater flexibility and (potentially) greater job satisfaction while enabling them to spend more time doing their best work. Already on the rise over the last several years, the pandemic forced many organizations to adopt a remote-first approach—and it’s likely that things will stay this way for many to come.

Article in Productivity
4 effective ways to infuse digital dexterity into your workforce

As each year passes, the continual march of technology has yet to ease up. Tech is still advancing at a rapid clip, and at the same time, software companies crop up at an even more rapid clip. Each promising to make work easier, more productive, and more profitable. It’s enough to make your head spin.

Article in Productivity
Why performance goals are so important (and how to set your own)

Ah—performance review season. Around the world, at this very minute, employees are working on their self-reviews and performance goals, all while preparing for that anxiety-inducing meeting with The Boss.