Author

Dr. Molly Sands

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Dr. Molly Sands is the head of the Teamwork Lab, which designs evidence-based practices for high-performing teams. She’s passionate about using technology to make it easier for people to do meaningful work together. Prior to Atlassian, Molly held leadership positions at Humu and Chadwick Martin Bailey. Her research has been published in top academic journals and featured in The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and a TED talk with over six million views.

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