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November 20, 2024
Shape up meetings with Mural or Miro
Get your meetings in shape with Mural or Miro templates! Why use them? Because even your meetings deserve a makeover! 🚀
November 5, 2024
Use "Focus on" mode on macOS or Windows for deep work
Focus mode increases the quality of your current focus slots. Don't worry, it's only a small part of your day, you'll be off.
October 10, 2024
Start a deep work session with a to-do list
Start a deep work session with a to-do list to minimize distractions & prioritize your tasks.
October 8, 2024
Change group Direct Messages into chat channels
You can change it to a private channel if you are in a group Direct Message (DMs) with multiple people.
September 7, 2024
Use check-ins for bonding, blockers & planning (daily, weekly)
At first, it may feel strange to switch from reporting (comfort zone) to more open questions (unknown zone), but give it a try for a week, it’s worth it!
September 7, 2024
Co-design meaningful team bonding rituals other than check-ins
Consider weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or quarterly recurring meetings.
September 6, 2024
Agree as a team on regular 1on1s & put them as recurring meetings
Individual attention from the leader is important for productivity, engagement, and well-being.
September 4, 2024
Organize your Slack sidebar by teams and features you work with
Whether you’re in sales, development, or production, creating custom sections in Slack can make your day-to-day more efficient.
September 3, 2024
Set sync schedules with chosen teams (e.g. weekly async, bi-weekly sync)
In remote-first work, interactions with other teams do not happen by incident.
September 5, 2024
In flow mode? Pause Slack notifications with the DND shortcut
Managing distractions is key to maintaining focus and productivity when you're in flow mode.
September 1, 2024
Use async updates for brief and in-depth daily and weekly check-ins
Switch to async status updates to save time in meetings and improve them. When check-ins are a reporting moment, everyone just tries to look busy. Async updates also give more time for fixing problems, bonding, and planning.
August 16, 2024
Agree on 1on1 agenda beneficial for both parties
Here are some topics you might consider including in a 1-on-1 agenda.
August 8, 2024
Create profiles in collaboration tools & make them public
Even a short description on your profile (position, team, what you do) plus a photo will make it much easier to know you.
July 25, 2024
Opt for meeting recordings in calendar
Maximize your team's efficiency by incorporating meeting recordings into your routine.
July 19, 2024
Schedule “Do not disturb” for deep work slots
Schedule “Do not disturb” status on Slack to automatically pause Slack notifications for your deep work slots.
June 28, 2024
Offer times you’re free for meeting directly in email
Offering times you’re free for a meeting while sending emails eliminates the back-and-forth emails for finding the perfect time for a meeting.
May 15, 2024
Streamlining Meetings in Tech Teams: A Strategy for Smart Teamwork
By encouraging teams to adopt the efficient habits of their smarter counterparts, specifically reducing large and daily meetings, we're not just reclaiming hours but are fostering a more focused, productive work environment.
May 12, 2024
Meetings don’t have to be a productivity pitfall
By challenging myths with data-driven insights and adopting targeted strategies, we can reclaim our schedules and foster meaningful collaboration.
May 6, 2024
