Teamwork
Seiko’s Duelling Factories
In the aftermath of World War II, Japan must rebuild its economy. Certain products become vital exports in the revitalization effort, including the wristwatch. Seiko leaps to the forefront of the recovery, but there’s a problem: their watches aren’t good. The company decides to bring R&D in-house to take advantage of constructive competition between its factories, and winds up going from industry failure to time-honored player on the world stage.
This is Teamistry – Season 2
Teamistry is an original podcast from Atlassian about the chemistry of teams, proving that when people work together they can achieve more than they ever thought possible.
It’s time to set better boundaries with your screen time
If you find yourself spending more time on screens these days, you’re not alone.
The changemaker’s guide to pitching your project idea
Spoiler alert: charts and graphs are a good start, but they only get you so far.
Design thinking is the low-pressure way to figure out your career (and life)
Do you know when you hit a tipping point? There’s before and after that moment, and you can feel a change in your body in “the after.”
How to master your goals with the Ulysses pact
On his way back home from the Trojan war, the legendary hero, Ulysses came across the beautiful sirens whose enchanting songs bewitched sailors to jump off their ships into the depths of the ocean. To stop himself and his crew from this unfortunate fate, he made a pact with himself.
Why and how successful teams celebrate wins and failures
Agile is all about optimizing performance. Whether it’s checking in on progress during a daily stand up meeting, powering through a sprint, or taking time to reflect and readjust at a retrospective, the entire agile framework is designed to drive continuous improvement.
Know thyself: how self-awareness helps you at work
If you want to change culture, the first place to start is yourself.
How to stay creative when you’re under pressure
5 marketers from HubSpot share their tips for producing inspired work every time.
How to manage communication styles in difficult times
Turbulent times are a stress test for every part of your organization.
8 wellness rituals that will refresh your productivity
For some, self-care arrives in the form of an online shopping spree (guilty). For others, it’s a greasy, albeit delicious meal from the new restaurant in town or a virtual happy hour with coworkers.
The best way forward isn’t always “up”
Instead of patiently waiting your turn on the rungs of the corporate ladder, use the lattice approach to advance your career.
6 inspiring teamwork rituals from around the globe
While international travel this summer is almost entirely on hold, you can still grab some fresh new ideas from these teams.
How attention management helps your team reach big, hairy, ambitious goals
There’s no honor in being busy if all you ever do is busy-work.
Does team chemistry actually exist?
It’s something we experience, but struggle to quantify. Turns out, we don’t recognize everything that contributes to it.