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Mattermost Integrations Guide, Episode One: A New Hook

One of the great things about Mattermost is how well it integrates with all the other systems you use. But this flexibility can make it difficult to figure out which integration to use for each purpose. This series will review the various ways Mattermost can connect to other systems to give you an idea of what is possible and when to use what method.

Importance of Milestones in Project Management

The difference between goals and dreams is the action plan to achieve them. Projects that are laid out coherently with digestible milestones and enforced through deadlines achieve results, and perhaps more importantly, provide a framework to navigate the unexpected. Milestones drive a project’s trajectory while providing smaller, achievable markers that structure process, responsibilities, and decisions.

Why Remote Collaboration is more than just Communication

See why adopting Slack just isn’t enough for your remote workflow. Talk is cheap— except when it’s getting in the way of productivity, as then it becomes rather wasteful. The most common mistake when working remotely is to think that discussion is the same thing as collaboration, when in reality it’s only one component of it.

How To Measure Employee Productivity In A Call Center

Wondering how to measure employee productivity in a call center? Running a call center can be incredibly hectic. While you always have tons of calls coming in and going out, modern call centers are also expanding to provide customer service on other channels like social media and email. And with everything that’s going on in your call center, it can seem impossible to measure employee productivity rates accurately.

How to build high performance teams without micromanagement

When you’re responsible for a team’s performance, you might feel the itch to micromanage. You might be thinking, if you don’t watch employees’ every move and assign all tasks, how will the group stay on track? But micromanaging stifles the creativity and collaboration that drives high performance teams. Multiple studies have shown that micromanaged employees are less creative, produce lower-quality work, and are less engaged overall.

How COVID Exposed Digital Transformation Leaders and Laggards

Almost overnight, COVID-19 amplified a performance gap between those companies that invested in technology innovation at scale before the pandemic and those that did not. It turned a performance gap into an abyss. The task now centers around how to hasten this kind of digital change during a crisis, even as many are falling behind. To persist and succeed, organizations of all sizes across industries will need to employ a new strategy with information management solutions as a centerpiece.

OneDesk for VARs & System Integrators

Learn how you can utilize OneDesk's helpdesk and project management features for Value Added Resellers (VARs) & System Integrators. OneDesk combines Help Desk & Project Management software into a single application. OneDesk also includes customer-facing applications: real-time chat, customizable webforms, and a customer portal. These integrated applications allow you to serve your customers while conveniently working on your projects in one platform.

Asana tips: Four ways to master My Tasks

Do you use your My Tasks in Asana? If not, you might be missing out on one of the easiest ways to reduce work about work. Think of My Tasks as your home base. In this view, you can see all of the tasks that are assigned to you, no matter what Team or project the tasks live in. In conjunction with your Inbox, My Tasks is designed to help you focus on and complete all of your high-impact work.