Communication styles and the differences between them cause a lot of undue stress. Here’s how to navigate the 4 primary communication styles at work.

As a consultant, I have had the privilege of working with a large number of organisations; from world-class software development powerhouses, to startups just getting their feet wet. No matter the size, the technology, or the market, they all have at least one common interest: to gain a competitive advantage. They might not always word it the same way from company to company, but it’s what they want.

Why an “anti-power hour” just might lead to your team’s next breakthrough.

We tracked hours worked, team performance, and our well-being. Here’s our story.

Find yourself drowning in notifications or constantly jumping between meetings lately? Well, you’re not alone. In fact, only 7% of employees believe communication is “accurate, timely, and open” at work. Yikes. Given the rise of remote work, companies are struggling more than ever to communicate effectively. And while some teams feel like they’re totally in the dark, others are stuck staring at Slack channels or Zoom calls instead of actually working.

Bringing this time-honored team tradition into the virtual world is easier than you might think. Here are a few pointers.

Our senior researcher unpacks the latest guidance from peer-reviewed journals.

All teams – established or brand new – go through changes. At times, contractors need to be brought in to fulfil a specific need with their skills. This can be a real boon to your teams, if it’s handled well and there are plenty of benefits to bringing in contractors besides hitting company objectives.

It’s hard not to be inspired by someone who has learned the art of self-mastery.