Retrospectives, also known as post-mortems or team reflections, offer a precious opportunity for remote teams to pause, reflect, and adapt their processes for increased productivity and project refinement. In this article, we will explore 20 retrospective ideas for remote teams. These ideas will help teams identify improvement areas, strengthen their bonds, and create a culture […]

Living a productive and organized life is a continuous journey. And if you’re on the path of self-improvement, you’re probably looking for some planners and tools to kick your productivity for 2025. It’s known from research that planning and organization have positive health benefits, such as stress reduction, better sleep, and a healthier lifestyle. Still, the […]

If you’re looking for practical methods to improve productivity and make the most of your time, you’ve landed on the right page. In this article, I will explore the concept of timeboxing – one of the most efficient time management strategies used by successful teams and individuals. What you will learn: I started to use […]

“Houston, we have a problem” – astronaut Jim Lovel, 1970. That’s when the Tiger team approach gained popularity – with the Apollo 13 mission. When the astronaut started running out of air during the Apollo 13 mission, he and his team needed to be brought back to Earth and fast. There are plenty of documentaries […]

How to make time go faster when the workday seems to never end? In fact, there are some proven ways to make time go faster at work, and in this article, I am going to share my favorite techniques. Unfortunately, I cannot help you manipulate the passage of time. What I can do instead, is […]

Time blocking is one of the simplest and most efficient time management techniques that revolutionize the way how you approach and complete tasks. As a big fan of the time-blocking method, I use time-blocking apps to schedule all the tasks, reduce context switching, and immerse myself in deep work. Want to get a couple of […]

Among other HR acronyms, you often hear about PTO. But what exactly does PTO mean? How does it work in practice, and how does it differ from other types of leaves? How can a solid PTO policy be crafted for both employees and employers? Yes, your questions are legit, as there are many types of […]

Achieving high team effectiveness is always a challenge. It’s not just about having strong team leadership skills but also about fostering optimal team processes and great interpersonal relationships. The payoff, though, is huge, making the commitment to improvement well worth it. There are plenty of ways to boost team effectiveness, and lots of helpful team […]

If you’re a small business owner, you know the impact of every tool on your operations, processes, and, ultimately, profitability. Smaller companies sometimes need to bring a higher added value than larger organizations and be even more agile and innovative. That is why the tools your choosing are pivotal to your competitive edge. In this […]

Even if nobody’s excited about filling out timesheets, their importance shouldn’t be overlooked. By completing timesheets, employees get to be paid correctly, while employers rest assured that they capture all hours worked for workplace compliance. Yet, timesheets are often ignored or filled out incorrectly. For that reason, I made a guide for you on how […]

You likely have goals for every area of your life. So, you’re wondering: is time also an area where you should have goals? Well, considering that time determines the achievement of all the other objectives, it’s worth investing energy and effort into managing it. Dive into this article to learn how to set your time […]

Knowing how you spend your time is a powerful thing, especially in the busy world we’re currently living in. Learning how to manage our time is a skill that requires constant work. We tend to lose a lot of time on unnecessary things, but to be successful and productive at work, we must diligently keep […]