Teamwork
New research: Boost team connection (without scheduling another meeting)
Managers are stretched thin these days, especially those leading in a distributed environment for the first time. As a result, team members can struggle to connect with and get direction from their manager. For example, a 2023 Gallup survey shows that US employees feel left out of the loop by their managers, and only a third say […]
Better together: 8 essential teamwork skills to master
Use these strategies to align expectations, streamline communication, and crush your goals.
7 sneaky ways friction is making your work life harder
Huggy Rao, co-author of The Friction Project, on the practices and processes that may be holding you back.
7 icebreaker games to help your team build authentic connections
These deceptively simple exercises can build the framework for psychological safety.
What does psychological safety mean, anyway?
It’s more than a buzzword — it’s the secret to healthy, high-performing teams.
Office attendance doesn’t drive team connection. So what does?
Most teams no longer sit shoulder-to-shoulder, even if individual members go into their closest office every day. When teams are not co-located, you need to be much more intentional about bringing them together. At Atlassian, we aim to have teams meet in-person at one of our offices a few times per year, and we prioritize […]
The importance of teamwork (as proven by science)
Healthy teams enjoy benefits that go far beyond the company’s bottom line.
How to build critical thinking skills for better decision-making
It’s simple in theory, but tougher in practice – here are five tips to get you started.
Secondments: the most powerful job training you’ve never heard of
All the benefits of continuing education, without the hassle of night school.
4 communication styles and how to navigate them in the workplace
Find out which team members are dominant, influencers, conscientious, or steady.
The truth about compressed workweeks, according to people who’ve done it
A candid look at the pros and cons of a 4-day workweek, plus real-world tips for pulling it off.
How to get unstuck: tips for moving past analysis paralysis
Here’s what to do when you need to stop deliberating and start deciding.
How to write SMART goals
It’s easier to succeed when you have clearly defined objectives that are based in reality.
31 corporate jargon phrases to avoid (and what to say instead)
Words and phrases lose their meaning from overuse and imprecision. Be a better communicator by cutting these particularly bad offenders.
Decision fatigue: what to do when endless choices are sapping your energy
Decision fatigue is incredibly common and surprisingly draining. Here’s why it happens and how you can reignite your energy and focus.