Teams | Collaboration | Customer Service | Project Management

June 2024

Remote Work Accountability: How to Keep Your Team On Track

In today’s digital age, remote work is becoming increasingly popular, and the need for strong accountability practices comes with it. But how can you keep your team on track when everyone works from different locations? Enter remote work accountability – the secret ingredient for success in a distributed workforce.

New in Basecamp: See unassigned To-dos & Cards in one place

When you manage projects, you don’t want anything to fall through the cracks. Every detail should be captured, every task assigned. If no one is responsible, the work won't happen. Now in Basecamp, you can see everything that’s unassigned across your projects on a single page. Under Activity, you’ll see the new report: Unassigned to-dos and cards. The report is organized by project, so you can focus on one at a time. Click a project to see the to-dos and cards that aren't assigned yet.

How to Stop Overservicing Clients w/ Ken Yarmosh

38% of agencies struggle with frequently overservicing clients. Of the 500+ agencies surveyed for the 2023 State of Agency Operations Report, 44% also said that client demands have become tougher to meet. Are you finding clients more demanding? Is overservicing happening more frequently in your agency? If so, 2024 can be different on both fronts.

Claire Quansah: 6 steps to successful change management

New tools and processes can transform your workflow. Especially when they’re well communicated, properly tested and correctly implemented. Successful change management motivates your team to adopt new practices. And makes them productive and happier - now and into the future. In this episode, we’re joined by Claire Quansah, an ops expert in the agency space with nearly two decades of experience. Claire shares the steps to consider when implementing change within your agency. She gives advice on how to promote continuous improvement and set your team up for success.

The pros and cons of Microsoft Teams time tracking

Microsoft Teams is a great tool for workspace communication and project planning. It offers several features like Microsoft Teams channel, video meetings, task lists, Microsoft planner, and meeting whiteboards. You can also use various Microsoft Teams integration tools for an all-in-one solution. So it definitely does make employee collaboration super easy but is it really the right tool for time tracking and employee management solutions? Moreover, how does Microsoft Teams time tracking work?

Cost control 101: Optimize your project expenses

Cost control involves identifying expenses and finding ways to reduce them to increase company profits. In this piece, we’ll explain what cost control is and how cost control fits into the cost management system. Cost control is an essential part of any financial strategy. When monitoring your company’s finances, how can you stay within budget?

AI: Lessons from the past and hopes for the future w/ Genevieve Bell | Experts Unleashed | Atlassian

Professor Genevieve Bell is technology’s first fortuneteller. After 18 years as Intel's resident anthropologist, Genevie joined the Australian National University, where she started ANU’s School of Cybernetics. Today, Genevieve is the 13th Vice-Chancellor and President of the Australian National University.

What is Resource Allocation? Guide For Driving Efficiency

Resource allocation is a crucial aspect of project management that involves distributing available resources efficiently to achieve project goals. Effective resource allocation ensures that the right resources are used at the right time and in the right amount, ultimately driving project success. ‍ Are you… ‍ ‍ In this guide, we will explore the concept of resource allocation, its importance, and practical steps to allocate resources effectively.

How 200+ Agencies Invest in Their Own Marketing w/ Pete Caputa & Karl Sakas

What got you here won’t get you there. You’ve probably heard that phrase before. And it probably couldn’t feel more applicable than it does right now as we round out 2023. So, the question is: Are you going to keep doing more of the same? Or do something different in 2024? If you’re in that latter camp, then you’re going to get some encouragement (and hopefully some useful ideas to implement) from today’s guests, Pete Caputa and Karl Sakas.

How to Make A Gantt Chart? 7 Easy Steps Walkthrough + Examples

If you’re still fiddling around with the question, “How to make a Gantt chart?” You have come to the right place. A Gantt chart in project management is vital today for various reasons: In this advanced guide, we’ll learn everything you need to know about Gantt charts—from tips on how to create the best Gantt charts to how you can use Nifty, an all-in-one project management tool, to create winning Gantt charts on the fly.