What do Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, and Arianna Huffington have in common? Apart from being considered influential people by Time magazine at one point in their lives, they all swear by a night routine. (Could be a correlation there perhaps?) A few weeks ago, I spoke about how having a productive morning routine can impact […]
Team meetings can be a drag and they’re not on everyone’s favourite-things-to-do-at-work list. In fact, a Clarizen survey concluded that 46% of the 2,066 adults surveyed would rather do any unpleasant activity than endure a status meeting, with 17% preferring to watch paint dry. But the reality is that meetings are an unavoidable aspect of […]
Collaboration can be a wonderful thing for a small business. It’s a chance to gain new insights, cultivate creative contributions, and strengthen working relationships. It brings together the talent, knowledge, and expertise of individuals from across departments and companies to work on a common goal. But while there are many benefits of collaboration to enjoy, […]
A well-oiled and harmonious team is essential to any business’s success, but achieving this kind of nirvana takes a bit of work. In this article, I’ll discuss the importance of team building, and what it entails, and include five types of team building activities for anyone looking for ideas. Team-Building Definition We all know that […]
Here at Zenkit, we’ve written a fair bit about teamwork and collaboration. But, since it’s T-minus two days until the world is ablaze with World Cup mania, it only made sense that we find some sort of correlation between football and project management. So, I present to you, the lessons project teams can learn from football’s ultimate tournament. Teamwork […]
One of the core responsibilities of a project manager is to ensure all the tasks, resources, and deadlines of a project (as well as everything else in between!) are coordinated in such a way that you and your team are able to deliver the project on time and within budget. This is where project scheduling software becomes […]
I have a love/hate relationship with to-do lists. I love creating them and the sense of accomplishment they can bring when a task is crossed off, however, I hate when I find myself not completing all the tasks on the list. Using a to-do list can lift the weight of carrying around tasks in our […]
Being in charge of a team can be a rewarding gig, but it doesn’t come easy. Imagine being responsible for a group of people you’ve never met before and then being accountable for their development, achievements, and performance — pretty daunting, huh? To make it a less intimidating experience, I’ve put together a few pointers on how […]