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Project Ghostbuster: Why WhatsApp should not be used in business

Facebook's parent company, Meta, is facing new allegations of allegedly criminal behavior undermining users' privacy. According to a report by TechCrunch, the actions outlined in a new class-action lawsuit don't involve the direct exploitation of user data on Meta's platforms. Instead, they allege the weaponization of existing Meta apps and services to access confidential user data on other platform apps, such as Snapchat, Amazon, and YouTube.

How to use AI to personalize and target internal communications - and why it matters

Information overload is real. Employees are bombarded with emails, texts, instant messages, notifications and more — causing stress, hindering productivity, and increasing the likelihood of important messages getting lost in the clutter. So, how do you cut through the noise as an internal communicator? Personalization and targeting.

3 reasons why customer centricity feels hard - and how to overcome them

The idea of customer centricity sounds simple enough in theory: Just treat customers well, right? But building a customer-centric culture is about more than just good customer service. In fact, customer centricity is an organizational mindset that shapes everything from product design to entire business functions — even the ones that aren’t necessarily customer-facing. It speaks to an organization’s ability to put the customer at the forefront of all business decisions.

20 project manager interview questions and answers

Landing a project management interview is a big accomplishment. But you’ll only get a chance at the job if you prepare for the interview properly. In this article, we cover some of the most common project manager interview questions and answers so you can ace this interview and get hired. Congratulations! You got the interview for a project manager position. But right after you put the date on your calendar, the interview jitters hit.

Critical path method: How to use CPM for project management

The critical path method is a technique that allows you to identify tasks that are necessary for project completion. The critical path in project management is the longest sequence of activities that must be finished on time to complete the entire project. Below, we break down the steps of how you can find the critical path for your next project. Building out a project roadmap can help you visualize what needs to be done to reach your end goal. The critical path method helps you do exactly that.

Employee Monitoring Software

In today's rapidly evolving professional landscape, the utilization of employee monitoring software has become increasingly prevalent. This technological trend, often dubbed as "Keeping Tabs," is reshaping the dynamics of modern workplaces. While proponents argue its efficacy in enhancing productivity and security, critics raise concerns about privacy infringement and its impact on employee morale. Let's delve into this contentious topic to uncover its nuances.

Skype for Business retirement: What happens next?

Since its initiation in 2014, Skype for Business has been one of the most valuable tools for millions of people worldwide in terms of calling, instant messaging, and video. Microsoft had finally decided on Skype for Business retirement by July 31, 2021. It intended to transition all Skype customers to Microsoft Teams. Teams, the cooperation hub, combines chat, video, phone, and document collaboration into a single, integrated software.

What's New: What we launched in March 2024

In case you missed it, a couple weeks ago we hosted this year’s first What’s New webinar. Check it out on demand to hear directly from our Product Marketing team who dove into new updates, feature glow-ups, and demos. Once you’re caught up, take a look at all the new releases from this past month that will help you build, iterate, and design faster with Miro. This includes new visual cues to comment bubbles that make it easier to have contextual conversations.

How Technology Enables Precise Communication and Coordination in the Defense Industry

In the high-stakes defense sector, where the margin for error is razor-thin, communication is everything. Imagine coordinating over 1.3 million active-duty personnel across the globe. That's the reality for the United States, home to one of the world's largest military forces. This sheer size underscores the need for seamless communication. It's about ensuring messages are sent, clear, received, and correctly understood, no matter the circumstances.