5 simple ways to create transparency at work
It’s no secret that transparency, more commonly expressed as “Open company, no BS,” is one of Atlassian’s most important values. Far from a boardroom buzzword,...
Teamwork
Great teamwork starts with people and practices. (Get those things right, then start thinking about tools!) Our collection of teamwork articles will help you and your team lay a solid foundation for being more effective, more collaborative, and just plain happier at work.
Video games can help your team work smarter (no, seriously)
Attention, managers: by the end of this article, we’ll have you slaying dragons with your direct reports in the name of team harmony.
Advice, stories, and expertise about work life today.
Why developing grit is the best thing you can do for your career and your team
There’s a new trait rising in the ranks of what makes a person successful and no, it’s not IQ –...
Emotional at work? Science says you’ll be more productive
What does it take to build a dream team that will skyrocket a company and its members to success? Experts are looking to one strategy in particular for taking team productivity from good to great:...
5 team building exercises for setting goals you’ll stick to
Imagine your company as a rowing team all rowing in different directions. Not only would you certainly lose the race, you’d likely capsize. Or, imagine two of your team members refusing to row because...
When I grow up, I want to be… a development lead?
It's not quite what I had in mind when growing up, but right now my role title tells me I am a team lead. In the course of my time in this role, I've...
How the ‘silo effect’ is hurting cross team collaboration
The phrase “silo effect” might sound a little eerie at first, like a reference to a creepy sci-fi movie that takes place on a farm. But what is it, really?
How to give your team meetings a status update
It’s 3 PM. The caffeine is kicking in from your afternoon coffee, but you can’t shake the feeling of dread as you drag yourself into your team’s weekly meeting. You know it’s going to...
