Data-driven decision making is the process of collecting data based on your company’s key performance indicators (KPIs) and transforming that data into actionable insights. This process is a crucial element of modern business strategy. In this article, we’ll discuss the benefits of data-driven decision making and provide tips so you can make informed decisions at work. If there’s a looming decision ahead of you at work, it’s often hard to know which direction to go.

Prevent project failure by combating Parkinson's Law. Learn to set tight deadlines, make data-driven decisions, and boost productivity with Insightful’s track time app and real-time monitoring.

Design workshops help UX teams foster a user-centric mindset as they align and iterate on a design that meets the needs of their users. These workshops require the ability to not only collaborate, but also visualize ideas in a way that can be consumed by development teams actually building the product. Yet not all design tools were created equal. Some tools promote collaboration but don’t allow wireframing, while others are excellent design tools but make it hard for teams to work together.

Are you one of those who feel indecisiveness about in-house vs outsourcing: what to choose? One of the most crucial decisions that you are about to make is how to manage projects and processes effectively. Will it be by using the talents available within the boundaries of your staffing or by outsourcing to utilize the talents found all over the world? Well, it takes a lot of work to decide fast.

With the release of Microsoft Teams 2.0 and the Classic Teams client nearing its EOL (end of life), we were eager to explore the changes that Teams 2.0 brought about. Today we will look into the new features and architecture of Teams 2.0 as well as provide insight into the changes and improvements to the CloudReady Teams Messaging and Teams AV sensors.

For businesses of all sizes and service providers managing client infrastructure, efficiency and reliability are the cornerstones of optimal operations. System management automation emerges as a “game-changer”, offering a streamlined approach to essential yet repetitive tasks.

It’s easy to get behind on managing project costs amid all your other day-to-day responsibilities, especially if you have a lot of projects going at the same time. But if you don’t have a handle on cost management, you’ll likely experience overservicing, delivery delays, and less profitable projects. Why? Without a proactive cost management approach, project budgets, time logs, and margins soon become inaccurate.

In our ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape organizations must keep a watchful eye on user activity to ensure critical assets are protected against a potential insider threat. This practice, known as user activity monitoring (UAM), involves tracking and recording what users do on devices, networks, and applications. UAM serves a dual purpose: Improving security and understanding end-user behavior.

Explore five cutting-edge approaches to supercharge your team's output. Learn how Insightful's innovative time logging software tools can support the implementation of these methodologies, from AI-driven insights to Agile workflows, helping you overcome productivity hurdles and achieve remarkable results.

Critical thinking is, well, critical. By building these skills, you improve your ability to analyze information and come to the best decision possible. In this article, we cover the basics of critical thinking, as well as the seven steps you can use to implement the full critical thinking process. Critical thinking comes from asking the right questions to come to the best conclusion possible.