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How to give (and take) constructive criticism

Criticism, though often difficult to accept, is key for personal and professional growth. Constructive criticism is feedback that is specific, actionable, and focused on improvement rather than personal attacks. What if we told you you’re not perfect? Obviously, you know that already—but it still kind of stings. Criticism of any kind can be hard to swallow, especially when it comes to something you spent time and energy on. Inherently, we all want to do a good job.

Effective Ways to Improve Workflow Efficiency in Legal Departments

Legal departments are being increasingly recognized as an integral part of companies and organizations all over the world. In 2015, data showed that 61 percent of companies have at least one person handling legal operations. However, over the years, the average size of organizational legal teams has increased, and a recent survey of more than 420 legal departments found that the median number of team members is six.

Interactive Polling with Miro: Engage Your Audience Instantly

Transform your workshops, team events, and presentations with the interactive Polling Widget! In this video, learn how to embed polls directly onto your Miro boards, craft engaging questions, and add response options effortlessly. See how to activate your poll, collect real-time answers from participants, and share the final results for dynamic and engaging discussions. Perfect for creating memorable moments and gathering instant feedback, this feature is a must-have for any collaborative session.

The Intelligent Canvas Guide to Agile

With the freedom to play, ideate and create, Miro empowers Agile teams to go from idea to structured work more efficiently than ever before. Whether you want a way to connect your distributed team, a faster, more efficient way to brainstorm or need an innovative space to collaborate with stakeholders, Miro is there for you and your team to experiment and get work done, together.

6 ways citizen request software promotes public engagement

‍ Citizen request software offers a platform for citizens to raise their concerns, offer feedback, or place a request and seek resolution and support. Citizens tend to expect a swift response to their queries and resolutions to their problems. However, a Forrester study shows that only 45% of citizens find it easy to get information, services, or benefits from the federal government.

Revolutionize Team Decisions with Dot Voting on Miro

Discover the power of the Dot Voting Widget and streamline your decision-making process! In this video, learn how to effortlessly gather feedback and prioritize tasks using Miro’s Dot Voting Widget. We'll guide you through adding the widget to your board, setting up engaging voting sessions, and letting participants cast their votes by dragging dots onto objects. Watch as votes automatically attach to their respective objects, making it easy to cluster themes or organize cards into timelines while keeping track of votes.

Report: How workers really feel about meetings

Meetings inspire strong opinions — and they remain divisive even as information workers navigate new ways of working, from the shift to hybrid models to embracing AI. Despite the rise in asynchronous work and new stats indicating that time in meetings is declining, organizations continue to struggle with burnout, disengagement, and feeling spread too thin. Are meetings to blame?