What’s the difference between synchronous and asynchronous communication? Which is better for your team? There’s no better time to find answers to these questions than during a global work-from-home (WFH) experiment. In this article, we explore the differences between real-time and async comms. Oh, and while we’re at it, we also settle a debate: Which of the two belongs in the workplace of the future? 🤔 Sync vs. Async: What’s…
Workplace camaraderie among distributed teams… An urban legend? A mythical creature? Building a culture of companionship and solidarity is a dream come true for leaders in distributed organizations. In this article, we set out on a quest to answer these questions. You’ll learn how workplace camaraderie can make employees happier, more engaged and satisfied with their work. You’ll also see what happens when companionship wanes or, worse still, never develops. …
Postpone and wait or adapt and move forward? Companies and organizations across the globe have been facing some hard decisions in the last few weeks. COVID-19 took the world by storm, and only a few, including Y Combinator, were prepared to ride the wave of crisis. Thanks to preparedness and willingness to embrace remote work tools, some businesses were able to quickly move from: 👉 Office work to telecommuting👉 In-person…
The game is on. Businesses around the world are joining the “remote culture” to embrace the benefits of distributed teams. According to estimates, as much as 50% of the global workforce may go fully remote by 2020. 🙊 Not so long ago, we published the article “Reverse-Engineering Productivity for Remote Teams. Do More With Less” that detailed how already established remote teams can overcome common productivity problems (be sure to…
Is your remote team missing a productivity boost? We’re having a look at what you really need to do to take the boring out of recurring workflows right away.
Thomas Edison once said, “There’s a way to do it better with AI — find it.” Okay, he didn’t actually mention AI, but if he could see us now, he probably would. Let’s skip the usual fanfare about progress and dive right into practicality. AI is transforming how teams work and collaborate, so we did the heavy lifting to find the best AI productivity tools for teams you should check…
In 2019, the digital note-taking landscape witnessed a shift. Roam Research burst onto the scene, introducing a novel way to visualize and connect thoughts. Fast forward four years, the ecosystem is shifting, with many new Roam Research Alternatives pushing the boundaries. In today’s article, we compare some of the best alternatives to Roam Research, each with its unique flair and set of features. Whether you’re a productivity ninja or just…
The best construction projects are those that don’t require a punch list at the end of it. But, let’s face it; not every building is going to be perfect. It’s inevitable that there will be mistakes and errors that need to be corrected. A punch list ensures that you detect these imperfections so that the contractor can expedite a fix before completing the project. What is a Punch List? A…
What is Obsidian? Obsidian is a note-taking software that works as a second brain application for knowledge management. Created by Erica Xu and Shida Li during the quarantine period of Covid-19 in 2020, the outliner tool has gained traction with over 50,000 members in their Discord community, all while still remaining as a two-man team. What’s interesting about Obsidian is that both Xu and Li were originally maintaining Dynalist, their…
The Waterfall project management methodology is a “traditional” PM approach. Created in the 70s, the model is designed for clear-cut, linear projects with upfront requirements and firm milestones. While iterative methodologies like Agile have pushed Waterfall out of software development, the model is still popular in industrial, engineering, and construction projects. Here’s everything you need to know about the Waterfall methodology! 👇 🤔 What Is the Waterfall Project Management Methodology?…
Today, with the help of science, you’ll learn how to form better habits using a handful of crafty incentives. You’ll discover a handful of classic productivity techniques, build a sustainable daily routine, and make sure that all those hard-earned habits stick for years to come. But first, we need to answer a few important questions. ⌛ How Long Does It Take To Form a Good Habit? Positive changes in life…
Psst, want to know the secret of home office productivity? It’s simple. You’ll need a designer office chair, a mahogany desk, and a handmade fountain pen to match. Or… you can take a deep dive into a 2,300-year-old philosophy for guidance. Enter workplace Stoicism. Unordinary times call for unordinary measures, and Stoicism seems to fit the latter category. In today’s article, we bite into the ancient philosophy and its premises….