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Zoom vs Skype: Which Video Chat App is Better for Your Team?

Remote work has become the norm. However, the need for meetings and discussions of working issues has not disappeared. Therefore, an important question arose: which program is better? The leaders are Skype and Zoom. We compared them by key settings and found a lot of useful things. By the way, the videoconferencing market is growing. According to studies, its volume will exceed $20 billion by 2024.

Google Chat vs Slack: Can Google's Team Chat Compete Against the Market Leader?

While Google Chat might not be the newest feature in the Google Suite, it’s still a top choice for team chat apps. Its seamless integration with Google’s ecosystem makes it really easy to use, which is why it’s a great choice for anyone who uses Google services. Google Chat is still seen as an effective chat application in the market. If you’ve been following our blog, you may have noticed that we love comparing team chat apps in our team chat wars.

Visual product roadmaps: align, adapt, and succeed as an Agile team

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.

Once Upon a Career: Navigating Work & Leadership Through Fables with Pat Wadors, CHRO at Intuitive

This episode features an interview with Pat Wadors, Chief Human Resources Officer at Intuitive, where she leads a global organization responsible for all aspects of the company’s employee experience. In this episode, Miriam sits down with Pat to discuss her book Unlock Your Leadership Story, the evolution of DEI in the workplace, and the importance of storytelling for fostering connection among employees.

How to Create a Storyboard in Miro

Want to master storyboarding in Miro? Join Radoslav Bali and George Radu as they walk you through their complete workflow for planning a Hero video using Miro’s collaborative tools. From gathering research and brainstorming ideas to sketching frames, organizing timelines, and refining with stakeholder feedback, this tutorial covers every step of the process.

Free software needs free thinking

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.

The Importance of Mitigating Cloud Dependency Risks in UK Government

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.

45 team-building games that will bring your team together

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.

Team charter template: A roadmap for team success (with examples)

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.