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Kat Boogaard

Contributing Writer

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.

Article in Communication
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.

Article in Teamwork
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.

Article in Productivity
10 ways to boost your productivity at work

Use these powerful strategies to get more done (while stressing less).

Article in Productivity
How to build a better brainstorming sesh: try brainwriting

Brainstorming is best! Except when it isn’t. Use brainwriting to help your team bring their best ideas to the table.

Article in Teamwork
Stop forgetting about one-on-ones and start creating meetings worth having

Transform one-on-one meetings from afterthoughts into relationship-building, productivity inducing, inspiration-fests! Or, at least make them a helluva lot better.

Article in Project Management
What are project milestones: benefits and examples

Project milestones are specific points along a project timeline that signify essential achievements, such as completing a particular phase or identifying a pivotal moment in a project’s journey. They enable teams to navigate through their tasks with a clear sense of direction. Unlike tasks or activities, which involve ongoing work, milestones represent a moment of […]

Article in Communication
3 ways to improve your communication skills at work

Whether you realize it or not, you’re communicating all the time – might as well do it right.

Article in Leadership
When a healthy ego goes rogue, hubris syndrome lurks

Power has a sneaky way of distorting your self-perception if you don’t keep it in check.

Article in Productivity
How to take truly useful meeting notes

Well, that meeting could’ve been an email.

Article in Teamwork
20 team meeting ideas that will help your team bond

Did you know that your team meetings can be a great opportunity to build psychological safety?

Article in Project Management
How to manage multiple projects: tips and tricks for juggling like a pro

Getting one project over the finish line can be tough enough. But managing multiple projects? That may feel like frying an egg while typing an email and brushing your teeth. With your eyes closed. And one hand tied behind your back. 

Article in Leadership
Use motivation theory to inspire your team’s best work

5 frameworks for understanding the psychology behind that elusive get-up-and-go.

Article in Communication
Your quick-start guide to emotional intelligence

Breaking down the five components of EQ, plus four ways to improve your skills.

Article in Teamwork
The Johari window: a fresh take on self-reflection

Discover traits you may not see in yourself by asking your team to participate in this illuminating personality assessment.

Article in Communication
5 conflict resolution skills to help you keep the peace

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable, but with the right processes and skills, you can transform disagreements from problematic to productive.