Teamwork
How async practices can lead to better decision making
It all starts with a ping in chat. The boss drops a video meeting link into the team channel for a “quick convo” about annual planning, which is neither quick nor just a convo. You scramble to pull together some data and slides, because you realize your colleague who was doing some opportunity research is out today. “Nevermind,” the boss says, “let’s just get aligned with whoever is available.”
“Impossible alone, possible together”: Van Jones on the universal truths of teamwork
“If you want to do something monumental, you’re gonna have to work with people who look very different than you. Think differently. Pray differently. Love differently. Or you have no shot.”
Hear us out! Active listening is worth the effort
You may only need your ears to hear, but you need your whole brain to listen.
5-minute team building activities for virtual and hybrid squads
Bringing your team together to connect with each other doesn’t just feel good – it’s good for business.
In defense of meetings
Understanding the problems, needs, and goals of our teammates is a critical job function for most knowledge workers.
9 interview questions successful remote workers will ace
We’re living in an increasingly remote world of work. Here’s how to find your candidate in an evolving field of job-seekers.
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.
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.
5 ways to demystify the magic of high-performing teams
Over a decade of working with all kinds of teams, I’ve found the best of the best possess these “team alchemical elements.”
Empathy is the antidote: conflict resolution at work
Not all conflict is bad – here are the habits you should harness to avoid the problematic kind.
10 ways to boost your productivity at work
Use these powerful strategies to get more done (while stressing less).
How generational differences in the workplace shape better, more productive teams
Building multi-age teams that embrace generational differences is key to unlocking the power of diversity at work.
6 ways to set and maintain boundaries at work
Setting limits is liberating, but can also be difficult. Learn how with the help of the Atlassian Team Playbook.
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.
How to advocate for yourself at work
Expert advice on giving voice to the future you want, plus a template to keep track of it all.