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Jonathan Thompson

Contributing Writer

Contributing writer

Article in Productivity
9 neuroplasticity exercises to boost productivity

You really can “rewire” your brain for optimal performance.

Article in Teamwork
7 icebreaker games to help your team build authentic connections

These deceptively simple exercises can build the framework for psychological safety.

Article in Productivity
Boost your team’s success by learning when to say no

In today’s workplace, saying yes to everything isn’t realistic – or healthy. By learning to say no the right way, you can reduce stress levels and advance your career, without burning a single bridge.

Article in Strategy
Empathy in customer service is more important than ever – here’s the roadmap to get there

How Royal Caribbean Group handled high stress on the high seas during the global pandemic.

Article in Leadership
How to work with all the Myers-Briggs personality types

We got experts to weigh in on how classic personality traits translate to remote work.

Article in Productivity
Alpha brain waves are associated with a flow state of mind. Here’s how to ride yours

7 ways to surf into “deep work” mode more often.

Article in Strategy
How our tiny hackathon turned into a quarterly creativity fest

It started as 14 developers arguing over bug fixes, but it morphed into a bona fide global innovation contest.

Article in Teamwork
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.

Article in Teamwork
Keep your virtual team connected with these proven rituals

Check out how social-media company Sprout Social makes use of the Atlassian Team Playbook to keep their teams humming while working remotely.

Article in Teamwork
5 science-backed team activities that will actually improve performance

Take a page from our playbook (literally) to improve your workflows, build alignment, and tackle difficult conversations.

Article in Distributed Work
Our definitive, road-tested virtual onboarding checklist

Lessons learned from remote-onboarding 1200+ Atlassians.

Article in Teamwork
What makes Mike’s Bikes an Atlassian ‘Team of the Year’

Mike’s Bikes has achieved legendary status in the sporting goods world, by prioritizing staff, customers and the greater good. Here’s how the California-based company rides to success.

Article in Productivity
Is it time for a change of screen?

Experts say increased screen time during lockdown is having a detrimental effect on our health. Here’s what to do about it.

Article in Teamwork
On a merciful mission

Putting team collaboration and communication at the center of all they do, Mercy Ships delivers essential care to those who need it around the globe.

Article in Productivity
How to be more productive working from home

Science-backed, expert-approved tactics you can start using today.