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Agility is critical in Agile product management. It’s right there in the name. Teams need to be able to align on plans and priorities, execute at speed and scale, and then be able to adapt in-flight as situations and priorities evolve. To make that possible, Agile teams need visual product roadmaps.

I recently participated in discussions at Open Forum Europe’s EU Open Source Policy Summit, FOSDEM and Open UK’s State of Open conference. All of these discussions touched on how governments and open source vendors need to work together and, specifically, how public sector organisations can help fund open source development.

In a rapidly evolving world, the threats to business continuity are more pressing than ever. Just five years ago, few could have predicted the scale of geopolitical conflict in Europe or the alarming trend of undersea communication cables being severed. Today, these risks make it imperative for UK government organisations to reassess their business continuity planning, particularly for critical communications.

Team-building games bring everyone together without the added pressure of work. Here, we’ve listed 45 of the top team-building activities broken down by icebreaker, problem solving, indoor, and outdoor games. Team-building games foster camaraderie, communication, and leadership skills, helping teams build stronger relationships outside of work.

A team charter outlines what your team stands for and how they operate. By creating a document of shared goals, strategies, and processes, your team can start every project on a united front. Learn how to create a team charter so you can establish a shared vision and source of truth for your team. Your team is like carefully placed dominos. You can mix and match skill sets to build something special, but when one person wobbles, everyone feels it.

Intrinsic motivation refers to behavior driven by internal rewards. By practicing a combination of intrinsic and extrinsic motivators in the workplace, you can positively influence your team and empower a healthy workforce. Wondering how to motivate your team without the need for external rewards? Intrinsic motivation might just be your answer. Encouraging your team with intrinsic motivation and positive feedback can be a healthy alternative to performance incentives.

If your company is struggling to collaborate, feeling disorganized, or implementing a major change, PMO can help set and maintain organizational processes across the entire business. Learn how your teams can use a PMO for better cross-collaboration and project management. Every organization reaches a stage of growth where teams start doing things a little differently.

Getting organized can help you ‌be more focused and happier in the workplace. If you’re not an organized person, don’t worry—organization is a skill that can be learned and honed over time, using practical techniques and tools like digital to-do lists, automations, and templates. This article shows you the benefits of being organized and outlines 17 actionable tips to get more organized today.