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Zendesk Relate 2024 keynote highlights: AI, CX, WFM, QA, and more

👉 Zendesk Relate 2024 keynote highlights ⚡️ Join CEO Tom Eggemeier, Senior Vice President of Solutions and Product Marketing Lisa Kant, and Senior Vice President of Product Management Paxton Cooper as they announce the launch of autonomous AI agents, workflow automation, agent copilot, Workforce Management and Quality Assurance capabilities — all powered by Zendesk AI.

How Asana uses work management for organizational planning

Rita Khayat is an expert at managing complex, company-wide programs. As Asana’s Head of PMO for Strategy and Operations, Khayat is responsible for keeping business-critical goals on track. She does this with clear processes, 20+ years of experience, and a knack for using Asana to its full potential. Khayat’s team is responsible for four main business areas within the CIO org: Together, these responsibilities span many different teams and require a high level of cross-functional coordination.

Agile beyond software development: How to empower non-tech teams

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “Agile?” It’d be no surprise if your mind goes straight to software engineering, given Agile’s origins as a self organized way of working for developers in the early 2000s. But in recent years, its methodologies have become ubiquitous as a highly efficient way for all teams to work, with its frameworks used everywhere from marketing to HR, in military operations, and beyond.

7 Best Time & Billing Software For Professional Services

Time and billing software helps companies keep track of billable time spent on client work. Without it, companies have no data on time worked and can’t figure out actual billable hours—leading to lost revenue from missing billable time entries. In this article, we’ll take a look at some of the best time and billing software for agencies and consultancies.

Understanding dependencies in project management

A project dependency is a task that relies on the completion of a different task. This article breaks down key terms associated with dependencies and the different kinds of dependencies you may see in project management. Much like a relay race, projects are often completed by passing tasks from one team member to the next. Unlike a relay race, some project tasks require other tasks to move forward before they can be started. This relationship between tasks is known as a dependency.

How Asana uses work management to optimize resource planning

Initiatives can’t succeed without the right resources. Nobody knows this better than Rita Khayat, Asana’s Head of PMO for Strategy and Operations. Khayat is responsible for keeping business-critical goals on track—which she does by allocating the right resources, at the right time, to the most important work. Khayat’s team is responsible for four main business areas within the CIO org: Resource management is essential for each of these areas.

How Prudential Accelerates Agile Processes and Builds Trust with Miro

Discover how Prudential utilizes Miro to foster innovation and collaboration. With remote and hybrid work environments, Miro has become essential for seamless teamwork and design processes. Agile teams at Prudential leverage Miro for PI planning, retrospectives, and other agile events, promoting transparency and collaboration. By replacing traditional in-person retrospectives with Miro's dynamic interface, Prudential enhances visibility and trust within teams. The recent integration of Jira and Miro streamlines workflows, reducing overhead time and increasing employee satisfaction.

How to Start an Agency: Step-by-Step Guide to Success

Are you looking for a way to start your own business and be in control of your own future? If so, starting an agency might be the perfect option for you. However, it’s also going to be a lot of hard work. There are many things to do to get your business up and running. This article will discuss the steps you need to become a successful business owner of an agency and everything you need to know to get started, from choosing a niche to set up your finances. Let’s dive in!