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Kat Boogaard

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Kat is a Wisconsin-based freelance writer who focuses on careers, productivity, and self-development. She’s written for numerous outlets including The Muse, Fast Company, and Inc. When she’s not in front of her computer, she enjoys being outdoors, spoiling her two rescue mutts, and continuing her search for the perfect taco.


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How to use Trello and Confluence to streamline business processes

When you step back to think about what stands in the way between your team and peak productivity, it’s tempting to point the finger at a bunch of different factors.


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4 reasons you can’t focus at work (and how to destroy each one)

Forces beyond your control are chipping away at your ability to concentrate. But you can fight back.


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How to communicate like a leader

Show up as a leader on your team, regardless of what the org chart says.


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What are task dependencies in project management? A guide to better project planning

Understanding task dependencies in project management is crucial for projects to run smoothly. The term sounds fancy, but task dependencies (also called project dependencies) simply describe one task in a project that can’t start or finish until another task starts or finishes.


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How to upskill employees for happier teams and better retention

In a survey conducted by The Harris Poll, 70% of employees say they’re somewhat likely to leave their current company to move to an employer that invests in learning and development. How can you keep your best employees from hitting the road? Throw your weight behind their desire to learn, grow, and advance their careers. Build an upskill program to keep them engaged, retained, and show that their career success is as important to you as it is to them.