If you’re a software developer, the words “daily scrum meeting” probably sound all too familiar. If you’re not, you may be wondering what this means, or why developers swear by this method of team coordination. What Is a Daily Scrum Meeting? The term “scrum” is a rugby analogy in which a team gets together to…
Read moreConvert Projects and Goals Into Action Item Lists
Brainstorming often leads to new projects and goals. However, you may be wondering how to write an effective action plan based on your goals for each project. In order to make forward progress, you have to understand how to convert your overarching goals into lists of smaller “action items”. What are “Action Items”? – Action…
Read more30 Things You Can Do With 45 Minutes
So many of us complain that there are not enough hours in the day to finish everything that we must complete. What if there was a solution to that? We believe that there is. Using the The Eisenhower Method of time management you could save up to 45 minutes per day. Believe it or not, you can…
Read moreManaging Introverts vs. Extroverts [InfoGraphic]
When I applied for my job at Appfluence, my soon-to-be boss asked me to take the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator test, a self-report survey designed to indicate preferences in how people see the world and make decisions. One personality type determined by this questionnaire is Introversion vs. Extroversion. Contrary to popular misconception, introverts are not “shy,”…
Read more5 Tools to Increase IT Team Productivity
If you’re the manager of an IT team, you know how strapped for time your people are. Whether they work on software development, system administration, tech support, or customer service, it’s likely that your IT professionals often work outside of normal business hours, away from home and the office. Luckily, there are many IT tools…
Read moreThe Last Productivity Hack You’ll Ever Need
[slideshare id=57338017&doc=thelastproductivityhackyoulleverneed-160121180808] Follow Kari, our customer success representative, and her animated emoji as they teach the steps of the Eisenhower Method of time management.
Read moreConduct a Successful Retroactive Project Analysis
When doctors conduct what is called a post-mortem analysis, their goal is to determine or confirm the cause of death. For centuries, this process has been an invaluable tool to validate physiological theories and advance our knowledge of the human body. Such examinations are critical to ascertain the validity of certain treatments, and to discard…
Read moreHow To: Manage Projects like Daniel Shapero of LinkedIn
On January 14, 2013, Daniel Shapero of LinkedIn published his article titled “How to Manage Projects: Double Down, Delegate or Destroy,” in which he detailed his strategy for prioritizing his to-do list of projects, in order to offer insight to company leaders and managers. In order to determine which projects are prioritized, and thus which…
Read moreFree SWOT Template -7 Step SWOT Analysis
Are you looking for how to conduct a SWOT analysis or a free SWOT Analysis template? Look no further. In this article, we present: 7 steps to conduct a successful SWOT analysis A free SWOT template An app that allows you to conduct a SWOT analysis effortlessly Note: If you’re a visual learner, download our…
Read moreHow To: Save 15 Hours a Month with the Eisenhower Matrix
According to Brian Tracy, “The true measure of the value of any business leader and manager is performance.” Your business depends on lightning-fast operations that quickly and effectively communicate necessary information to the right person. It is easy to get bogged down in menial tasks, such as routine emails and callbacks, that eat away at…
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