Up in Smoke: How Leaders Can Avoid Pipe-Dream Projects
By Alex Shootman | CEO at Workfront Note: This post pulls from Done Right , a leadership book from Workfront CEO Alex Shootman. *** Let me tell you a...
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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 , a leadership book from Workfront CEO Alex Shootman. *** “Just three guys...
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 , a leadership book from Workfront CEO Alex Shootman. *** You may be...
What is Professional Services Automation (PSA) Software and Why Should You Care?
By Scott Duehlmeier | Senior Communication Manager *** Some things defy classification. Take the platypus. It’s furry like a mammal but lays eggs like...
Wisdom in the Room: A Quick Trick to Get Your Team to Decide What Really Matters
The job of today’s leaders isn’t to tell everyone what to do. It’s to make better use of the wisdom that already exists on your team. Here's a practical way to do that...
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