Teamwork
Perceptions vs Reality
Location Purpose Roles Problem-solving Success The most effective decisions are made with a shared understanding of work and clear expectations of teammates. Unfortunately, humans aren’t the best mind readers, so many teams are in a constant state of misunderstanding. But the good news is that getting everyone on the same page isn’t difficult – the trick […]
How to improve your negotiation skills
You’re probably already negotiating more than you think. These six tips can help you reach mutually beneficial agreements with your collaborators.
The present bias: why you keep sabotaging your future—and how to stop
Do you ever feel like you’re leading a double life? On the one hand, there’s ‘Future You’ who’s everything you want to be. Future You wakes up early, feeling refreshed and ready. Future You is wealthy, with a hearty savings account and an enviable investment portfolio.
4 keys to successful cross-cultural collaboration
Here’s the cool part: if just one team member increases their cultural acuity, the whole team benefits.
Work-life balance vs. work-life integration—which holds more benefits?
Work is a part of life. But most people don’t want work to be their entire life; they want time and energy to devote to their job and to their personal life—like their family, hobbies, and personal responsibilities. And generally, there are two ways to achieve that scenario—work-life balance or work-life integration.
Should you really wear pajamas to a Zoom meeting?
Have you worn PJs to a Zoom call? Now what about on the bottom half of you, that’s outside the video frame? Today’s debate might make you think a little more deeply about what you’re wearing to WFH, how it’s affecting your performance, and what the history of dress codes can tell us about where workwear is going next.
Why being vulnerable and sharing more of yourself will inspire your team
There are some things you’re probably fairly open about at work. Your go-to coffee order. The fact that public speaking makes you nervous. Maybe even your plans for your upcoming vacation.
Season two is coming soon!
Work Check is back for another season of debates, aimed to get you questioning the ways you’re working today. Join Christine Dela Rosa and a team of debaters as they dig into questions about how we collaborate, communicate, or even dress for work.
The power of daily affirmations for professional development and confidence
There are plenty of opportunities to develop your career within the professional world; you could take a class, learn a new skill, or volunteer for a new, challenging project at work. And if those things go well, chances are, it will give you a nice boost of confidence.
Humor boosts your credibility at work (and that’s no joke)
The research is in: teams that grin together win together
How to raise your ideas up the chain of command
You’re here because you have an idea. All you need is the courage and confidence in yourself and your idea to share it! Too often this is easier said than done. In fact, a landmark study found that 85% of employees withheld their ideas because they were too afraid to speak up. Imagine if all of those bright ideas had the chance to be shared and considered?! Entire companies would be overflowing with creativity and opportunity! The world itself would be a very different place if people didn’t fear being rejected or having their ideas lost in a black hole of company suggestion boxes.
What strong teamwork looks like: 7 proven models
Use these classic team structures to inspire, troubleshoot, and build alignment
Work addiction is real – here’s how to kick the habit
Not all work addicts are created equal. Take our quiz to find out if and how this affliction manifests for you.
4 techniques to build long-lasting rapport with your colleagues
You spend a lot of time interacting with your coworkers, but that doesn’t mean you inherently share a tight-knit relationship. In fact, 41% of Americans say their coworkers are just that: coworkers.
How to run effective meetings in the era of hybrid work
Meetings shouldn’t keep you from your “real work.” If structured right, meetings *are* where work gets done.