Humans are Underrated: Expert Perspectives on Automation and the Future of Work
“Yes, excessive automation at Tesla was a mistake. To be precise, my mistake. Humans are underrated,” said Elon Musk back in April , describing the...
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What Gmail's Smart Compose Means for the Future of Work
In May 2018, Google announced a new feature for Gmail called Smart Compose. How will algorithms like this affect the future of work?
Up in Smoke: How Leaders Can Avoid Pipe-Dream Projects
By Alex Shootman | CEO at Workfront Note: This post pulls from Done Right , an upcoming leadership book from Workfront CEO Alex Shootman. *** Let me...
Why Work Management Beats Project Management: Three Case Studies
By Heather Hurst | Senior Director of Corporate Communications at Workfront *** Picture it: an international product launch event at the Plaza Athenee...
The Inquiry-Advocacy Matrix: The Secret to More Effective Communication at Work
By Shelbi Gomez | Senior Communications Manager at Workfront *** “A leader is responsible for whether or not their team understands the plan, the...
The Future Is Here: Examples of Automation Software in Today’s Workforce
Robotics, automation, artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality are all quickly influencing and shaping the future of work. As...
Project Management Process Groups: What Accidental Project Managers Need to Know
By Scott Duehlmeier | Senior Communication Manager at Workfront *** Ever heard of the PMBOK —Project Management Body of Knowledge? No biggie. It’s...
Carry on or Change Course? How to Decide Your Best Next Action
By Alex Shootman | CEO at Workfront Note: This post pulls from Done Right , an upcoming leadership book from Workfront CEO Alex Shootman. *** “Just...
The Fourth Industrial Paradox: Psychological Tips to Navigate It Well
By Tony Crabbe , Independent Business Psychologist *** How many times would you have to fold a piece of paper, before the thickness of that paper...
The Half-day Hack: A Micro-improvement that Brings Huge Dividends
by Sharon O'Dea , co-founder of Lithos Partners *** Leigh Branham, author of The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave , revealed 89% of bosses believe...
Your Guide to Creating a Successful Resource Management Plan
In the Workfront 2018–2019 State of Work survey, U.S. workers said they only spend 40 percent of the workday on their primary tasks. Emails and...
To Be Heard, Hear: How Empathy Makes Leaders of Modern Work More Influential
By Alex Shootman | CEO at Workfront Note: This post pulls from Done Right , an upcoming leadership book from Workfront CEO Alex Shootman. *** You may...
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