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How to use visual diagramming to unlock better SDLC collaboration

Today, software development teams are facing increasing pressure to deliver more, faster—even in the face of increasing technical complexity. In fact, two of the biggest challenges reported in a recent survey of software developers were an inability to keep pace with innovations in developer tools (27.7%) and a struggle to manage workloads (26.2%). The software development life cycle is complex, and blends both people and product management and technical work.

New in Basecamp: Better events, including one-click video access & everyday language support

Scheduling client meetings and team calls happens all the time in Basecamp. It's an essential tool, so we set out to improve the experience and bring over what we learned building HEY Calendar. That includes two new features — everyday language support for adding events and quick access to video meetings!

Creating an employee engagement plan: 6 steps to follow

How well and how quickly a business grows depends on how engaged its employees are. When employees are involved, motivated, and productive, they do better work and are more likely to stay with the company. This article goes into great detail about the most important parts of an employee engagement strategy, such as setting goals, evaluating performance, designing initiatives, putting them into action, and keeping an eye on things.

What is resource allocation, and how can you take advantage of it?

Anyone who’s ever even dabbled in project management knows that it can feel a lot like juggling. But does it ever feel like you’re juggling people, not balls? Resource allocation sits somewhere between project and program management, recognizing that many projects (and most IT projects) rely on specialists, shared resources who get juggled between projects.

Top 16 employee recognition ideas to boost morale and engagement

Employee recognition goes beyond a kind gesture—it’s essential for a business’s profitability and smooth operation. Acknowledging employees is not only courteous but also crucial for a successful and thriving company. A company’s culture that is built on gratitude for its workers encourages morale, productivity, and loyalty.

How I Run PI Planning in Miro - Becky Juda

Join Becky Juda, Senior Agile Delivery Manager at CleanChoice Energy, as she shares how Miro transforms their quarterly PI planning. Discover how they use their PI planning template in Miro to help stay organized, reduce their carbon footprint, and improve team collaboration. If you like Becky’s board, head over to Miroverse to try it out with instructions on how to use it from Beky.

8 Ways to Build Effective Email Marketing List for Business

Email marketing might be your thing if you’re looking for new ways to promote your business. It is an effective tool for forging connections and driving engagement that leads to sales. But, to achieve those goals, you must have a robust email marketing list. So how do you build an email list that works? You’re about to find out! Here are practical and actionable tips to follow.

5 Key strategies for enhancing government to citizen communication

‍ Government-to-citizen communication is a cornerstone of effective governance and is crucial for transparency, public trust, and civic engagement. However, governments frequently lag in digital innovation, struggling to meet the high expectations of tech-savvy citizens. Salesforce's 2023 Connected Government Report found that while 87% of citizens confirm that a great digital experience would increase their trust in government, only 35% are satisfied with current digital services.