The retrospective is a familiar end-of-cycle exercise for product development teams who follow Agile methodology. Done right, it can be a highly impactful process with the potential to improve how teams collaborate, function, and innovate. But all too often, teams skip this critical step of reflection in favor of moving on to the next “big” thing.

Every business needs software solutions to thrive, and building the right tech stack means companies can put customer experience front and centre. But with so many options out there, finding the best integrations for each of your clients can be a head scratcher. In the context of Zendesk, ‘tech stack’ refers to a combination of tools and technologies that work together with our products – all geared toward improving a business’s customer experience (CX).

Tracking keywords enables users to stay on top of relevant topics, discussions, and text from incoming webhooks happening across teams and different channels. However, some keywords do not warrant a high-signal “heads up” in the form of triggering a notification sound every time a keyword is mentioned. Starting with Mattermost v9.2 Professional and Enterprise Edition, users can declare keywords and phrases to passively track.

Navigate quality monitoring software implementation with best practices and strategic insights, ensuring successful adoption and utilization across the organization. Set clear objectives, engage the team, and manage customer service with ease.

You would be hard-pressed to find a team leader today who acknowledges being a micromanager. But they’re out there and doing untold damage to morale, productivity and profit potential. Micromanagement’s most immediate impact is on employee engagement levels. Feeling controlled, undervalued and unable to make decisions, employees withdraw or leave altogether. But the influence goes far beyond disgruntled employees.

We all know what good marketing looks like. From Nike’s “Just Do It” campaign to Barbie’s 2023 revival, it’s clear when brands make a lasting impression. But what we don’t see is all the chaos behind the scenes. Delays, budget overages, and late nights can pile up before campaigns cross the finish line—cutting into your company’s revenue gains.

A scope management plan outlines the processes involved in executing your project and serves as a guideline to keep the project within specific limits. In this article, we’ll explain what a scope management plan is and how it can assist you in the planning phase. With effective scope management, you can set you and your team up for success. Managing the scope of a project is like driving a car. If you don’t keep your eyes in front of you, the car veers off the road.

Demand generation can be the initial step to building a long-lasting relationship with your customers. So, making a good first impression is critical. Forget about the age-old cold calls and impersonal ads – now it’s all about creating genuine connections, becoming a trusted resource and guiding potential customers on a value-driven journey. If you need a demand-generation refresher: The goal is to generate and nurture leads. The key to this process?