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If you had to guess, how much time do you think you spend on manual work? Looking back, it doesn’t alway feel like a lot, because “manual work” can take so many different forms: setting up documents, routing work, creating reports—the list goes on. But manual work is a huge contributor to work about work, the busywork that takes up 60% of every workday.

As Head of Digital at Asana, I’m no stranger to complex projects that span multiple teams and tools. When we decided to launch a major digital brand refresh on Asana.com, I knew we needed more than great ideas to be successful—we needed clear communication, precise planning, and a solid execution strategy to get it done. Luckily, we had Asana’s capabilities to support us every step of the way.

Successful retail merchandising relies on teamwork and clear communication. Work management helps your retail team stay organized by assigning tasks, setting deadlines, and tracking progress in real-time. This lets you focus on improving the customer experience and boosting sales. Ever wonder why some retail stores just get it right every time? You walk in, and everything from the product displays to the store layout feels inviting and well thought out.

A user story is an informal explanation of a software feature written from the perspective of the end user. A typical user story will follow the format “As a .” Find out how to write effective user stories to accurately represent how a software feature will drive user value. When it comes to expanding your product capabilities, software updates are the key to increasing user value. User stories provide an explanation of a software feature from the viewpoint of the end user.

There are four main communication styles: passive, aggressive, passive-aggressive, and assertive communication. Read about them, their signs, and how to support your team regardless of their communication style. Knowing how to effectively communicate with your team is critical. Communication is a key component of everything we do at work. Getting our own work done, collaborating with team members, delegating work to teammates, and sharing progress reports all depend on effective communication.

Can you identify exactly who’s doing what by when for each task, milestone, and deliverable in your project? If not, you might need a RACI chart. RACI is an acronym to help teams clarify project roles and figure out who the responsible party is for any given task. Whether you've never heard of RACI before or you’re considering creating a RACI chart for your next project, here’s everything you need to know about how to create and use these charts.

Like a resume, an event proposal showcases your event management skills and experiences for potential stakeholders to consider when deciding who will run an event. Use our event proposal template and follow these seven steps for writing an impressive proposal. Whether you're organizing an industry-wide seminar or seeking sponsorships for an upcoming tradeshow, a winning event proposal illustrates why stakeholders should trust that your event will be a success.